Summary of Playing with Matches: A Novel by Hannah Orenstein

Dive into the chaotic world of dating apps in 'Playing with Matches' by Hannah Orenstein, where love and awkwardness collide in hilarious ways.

Get ready to enter the dizzying world of dating apps, matchmaking chaos, and a hefty dose of awkwardness! Playing with Matches is the brainchild of Hannah Orenstein, and trust me, it's a rollercoaster ride of romantic blunders that makes you wish you'd never swiped right.

Our protagonist, Sasha, is in a bit of a bind-she's navigating the wild waters of post-college life while everyone around her seems to be getting married faster than you can say "next relationship." The poor girl has her heart set on becoming a successful matchmaker, but things don't exactly go as planned. Because let's face it, playing with human emotions is kind of like juggling knives-someone's bound to get hurt!

Sasha lands an internship with a dating service. Yes, that's right! The girl who can barely keep her own love life together is now tasked with bringing mismatched souls together. I mean, come on, isn't that just begging for a disaster?

As she tries to help others find their perfect matches, she finds herself tangled in her own romantic mess. There's Blake, the charming guy who seems perfect until you figure out he's a hot mess on wheels. Then there's Jacob, the "nice guy" who's totally smitten with her but. does she really want to date The Nice Guy? The answer is, of course, no! Because as we all know, dating the 'nice guy' could be a recipe for disaster.

Oh, but wait, there's more! Spoiler alert: Sasha's biggest challenge isn't just finding love for her clients-it's learning to navigate her own feelings. The girl's love life is so confusing even the GPS would throw in the towel. While trying to get everyone else to find their happily-ever-after, she realizes she wants one too!

As the story unfolds, readers get to see the chaos that comes with modern romance. Texts go unread, misunderstandings soar, and trust me, cringe-worthy moments are aplenty. It's like watching a reality show where everyone's trying to win a prize, and the prize is actually the emotional turmoil of courtship.

Playing with Matches isn't just a tale of romantic entanglements; it's a sharp-satirical look at dating in the digital age, filled with moments that make you nod your head in agreement-or cringe at the absurdity. Through all the mishaps, Sasha learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the art of being an awful matchmaker.

So if you're looking for a read that'll have you chuckling, rolling your eyes, and possibly cringing in recognition, give this novel a whirl. Just prepare yourself for a ride filled with heart, a few tears, and some serious "What was I thinking?" moments because, honestly, isn't that what dating is all about?

Maddie Page

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