Title: Okay, Cupid
Author: Mason Deaver
Publisher: PUSH
Publication date: January 2, 2024
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Summary
Jude is a cupid, meaning that they’ve been studying love their entire life. Naturally, they think they have a better understanding of it than most people. Despite that, Jude currently finds themselves on probation because of a mistake they made with a human. Now they’re desperate to prove themselves through success on their next mission.
Instead of setting up adults, Jude is sent to high school to bring two teenagers together. Teenagers that used to be friends, but have had a falling out. As Jude works to bring them together, they think they have everything under control. But as Jude is about to learn…love is complicated.
Review: Okay, Cupid
Thanks to PUSH and NetGalley for an advanced copy of Okay, Cupid by Mason Deaver to review! I’ve loved Mason Deaver since reading I Wish You All the Best, and if you’re looking for rom-coms featuring trans characters, they are definitely the one to go to.
One thing that Deaver always excels at is well-rounded characters. Right from the beginning, you’ll fall in love with Jude (who is destined to fall in love with people they’re not supposed to). Throughout the book, they’re conflicted because they’ve only known being a cupid, but they kind of want the freedom of being human. The freedom of loving whoever they want, the ability to make strong friendships. It’s a conflict that plays out nicely throughout the story, through the characters and the overall plot.
The overall concept of the cupids is a fun one as well. I love this idea that there are people out there trying to orchestrate meet-cutes, helping love to spark and giving it a chance to grow. While the idea of cupid is necessarily a new concept, I enjoyed the way that Deaver re-imagined it.
This isn’t getting a full five stars because of the ending, honestly. No spoilers, but the ending isn’t wrapped up in a neat bow, if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s left for the reader to decide what happens next. Which normally I don’t mind, but I was in the mood for more of a happily ever after.
All in all, if you’re looking for a cute rom-com to start out your 2024 with, definitely check this one out!
4/5 stars