A review by readers_sea
The Perfect Guy Doesn't Exist by Sophie Gonzales

funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

What an interesting concept...

This book follows Ivy who is left alone for the first time while her parents go on a work trip. While she is home alone, she accidentally conjures up her favorite TV character, Weston, that she also writes fanfic about... into real life. She is genuinely so confused and has no clue what is going on, who he is, what is happening, or how it is happening. She's forced to think quickly about how this is all possible and how to resolve it.

She has no choice but to accept the help from her neighbor/ex-bestie, Mack. Their friendship didn't end on the best terms so when Mack starts to get suspicious about what is going on with Ivy, she forces herself into the situation and tries to help with Liv's current bestie, Henry. None of them know how to solve this, but as Weston gets more out of hand and Ivy's parents are set to come home soon, their time is running out to figure it out.

This was pretty entertaining tbh. Even if I had no clue what was going on either. I liked the backstory between Ivy and Mack, seeing how they became friends and how Henry came into the mix as well. There was a lot more going into the story than just the Weston situation. Sometimes I felt like I was reading two different books with the flashbacks to how Ivy and Mack became so estranged. It felt a bit all over the place and I wish it was weaved together a bit more.

Overall, entertaining and I found myself laughing and rooting for them all.