Imperfect Match was such an interesting story. I really wasn’t sure what to expect going in, as Jordan Castillo Price is a fairly new to me author, (I’ve only read a short story by her), but I knew I’d at least enjoy Joel Leslie’s the narration. I’m happy to report I not only enjoyed the narration, I really enjoyed the story as well!
I’m a fan of dystopian tales, and even though this was a short listen/read, JCP created a an intriguing world and characters I came to care about. Lee was quite an endearing rebel, although I’m not sure he’d consider himself a rebel- he was just doing what he could to avoid a situation he didn’t care for! Along the way he really comes into his own, which sounds kind of an odd thing to say about an almost 30yo, but considering the circumstances not too surprising.
Meeting Roman triggers something in Lee, making him realize exactly why he’s been resisting bending to societial requirements. Roman was good for Lee, opening his eyes, showing him that things could be different.
But I liked how Lee took his time to figure himself out first, before embarking on a new relationship.
I found the end of the story to be really sweet and would have definitely liked a bit more!
And sure, it would have been nice to learn a little more about how their world came to be- how and why society was divided like it was, but overall this was very engaging story.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.