the setup…
Cassia (Cass) Park is almost 40-years old and an essential part of the family business, One & Only Matchmaking. She’s inherited the “gift” of face reading from her ancestors where she can see into clients’ past lives and find their one true love. Cass learned the name of her fated match ten years ago (Daniel Nam) but they haven’t been able to find him and she’s patiently waiting for him. Enter Ellis, a gorgeous 28-year old landscape architect who’s charming and everything she’d love in a mate. He’s not Daniel so she resists getting closer but it’s hard. And then, something extraordinary happens that calls into question all she’s ever believed in about fated love and soulmates.
the heart of the story…
I’m not a fan of “love triangles” and there’s a tiny whiff of that here but not in the traditional sense. And let me be clear…I adored this story. Cass is a self assured, talented woman surrounded by loving family and a great bestie. Ellis comes from a wonderful family and he’s a great person, intuitive, respectful and kind. Cass couldn’t help be drawn to him and their romance was captivating. The elusive “Daniel’ was always in the background…until he wasn’t.
the narration…
Jeena Yi is a wonderful storyteller and this is the ultimate one with so many angles. I loved her voices for Cass, the great aunt and grandmother as well as the male roles.
the bottom line…
I connected with Cass, her family, the mystical aspects, Ellis and Daniel as if I had a personal stake in the outcome. That’s fine writing and storytelling. I had a team preference, which I won’t share and my heart was wrenched as the story progressed. Thanks to Jenna for selecting this book as it probably would not have reached my radar. It was a wonderful listening experience.
Book Info
- Release Date: February 3, 2026
- Narrator: Jeena Yi
- Audio Length: 10 hours, 32 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Audio
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Fab review, Jo, glad you enjoyed it!
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Thank you, Nicki💜 So surprised at how much I loved this story.
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Wonderful review, Jo. None of my sources (library, Everand) have this one, so I just used a credit and got it from audible. It sounds amazing.
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Thank you, Carla💜 So strange this isn’t showing up at your library. I’m so glad I got lucky.
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