The arc

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Call Number: Adult Book / Fiction / Romance / General / Henwood Hoen, Tory, Fiction / Henwood, Hoen Tory
On Shelf At: Malletts Creek Branch

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"A thirty-five-year-old Ursula Byrne, "VP of Strategic Audacity" at a branding agency in Manhattan, is successful, witty, whip-smart, and single. She's tried all the dating apps, and let's just say: she's underwhelmed by her options. You'd think that by now someone would have come up with something more bespoke; a way for users to be more tailored about who and what they want in a life partner--how hard could that be? Enter The Arc: a highly secretive, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that uses a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments to architect partnerships that will go the distance. The price tag is high, the promise ambitious--a level of lifelong compatibility that would otherwise be unattainable. In other words, The Arc will find your ideal mate. Ursula is paired with forty-two-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks. From moment one, this feels like the electric, lasting love they've each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to realize that true love is never a sure thing. And the arc of a relationship is never predictable...even when it's fully optimized"-- Provided by publisher.

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Honestly, ending was a let-down. submitted by mmiller15 on July 20, 2022, 8:13pm So I have heard promising things about this book, and I was excited to read it. However, I feel let down.

The book has great descriptions of characters, settings, and the plot. The details are rich and you truly feel in the novel. The plot is also interesting and keeps you on your toes. I also loved how the chapters would switch between the two main characters and their point-of-views. It is set in modern times, which is also nice and relatable.

However, the very end is a let-down. No spoilers, but truly did not feel like it fit with the characters or the plot, and was added quickly. Since the rest of the book was so good, it felt harsh and not as deep as it wanted to be.