I don’t usually write book reviews, but Una LaMarche’s Like No Other was such a fun read that I was happy to examine it more closely for a review. Like No Other is a great YA contemporary romance. Devorah and Jaxon meet when they get stuck in a hospital elevator together. As they start talking, they discover that they not only share interests but also live on the same street in Brooklyn! But – oh no! – Devorah is a Hasidic Jew and her strict upbringing means she shouldn’t even be talking to boys alone, much less dating the cute Black one from the elevator. So, naturally, drama ensues.
The story is well-paced and Devorah and Jaxon’s relationship has all the fuzzy emotions of first love. Even though Devorah’s religion makes their dates and meetings forbidden, the tone of the romance is sweet and fun, rather than edgy or scandalous.
What sets this book apart and has placed it on so many To-Read lists are the diverse protagonists.
Read the full review on The Toast!
This book was sent to me for free by Penguin Canada in exchange for an honest review and participation in the Like No Other blog tour.
Also check out my Q&A with author Una LaMarche.
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