Ilsa Madden-Mills Not My Match Review!

Not My Match

By: Ilsa Madden Mills

Release Date: January 19, 2020

Publisher: Montlake

Author Website: https://www.ilsamaddenmills.com/

5 Stars

Ilsa Madden-Mills takes a thin red string and binds her leads in fated love even while she manages to captivate an entire audience In Not My Match!

If two people were on the opposite ends of the spectrum of people's perceptions it would be Devon Walsh and Giselle Riley. Devon was a superstar wide receiver and the guy to have around for a good time with no expectations. Giselle was the brilliant physics student planning a life committed to academia. From all perspectives these two were not what anyone would imagine as a couple but then Ilsa Madden-Mills with her ingenious matchmaking skills stepped in and created a relationship that was so perfect that it was impossible to see any other outcome but for Devon and Giselle to fall hopelessly in love.

Drawn to each other this pair's connection was a great display of contrasted realities. To most Devon was the fun one and Giselle was the serious one but when they were alone and let their guards down their roles were often reversed. The ambiguity of their expected roles added a great dynamic and made for some interesting developments in this story. An attraction built on friendship, their loyalty and unconditional acceptance of each other was touching. The push and pull in with this couple felt organic and while there was no shortage of struggles Devon and Giselle were well matched.

Humor was an integral part of this work and Ms. Madden-Mill's colorful characters flourished with their fabulous eccentric behavior and antics. From her leads to her secondary cast everyone stood out in this story and there was no shortage of entertaining moments. The comical moments offset poignant moments without downplaying them.

Ilsa Madden-Mills struts her stuff unabashedly in Not My Match. She makes goofy all the rage with her unique take on everyday life. If there is an author out there who can manage to find a way to make unexpected matches work believably, it is Ilsa Madden-Mills. Her writing finds a place that shares vulnerability with kindness and humor without ridicule. The opposite of its title Not My Match was the perfect match for old and new readers alike.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*