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A review by bookishbethie
Per My Last Email by Juliana Smith
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
• ARC Review: Per My Last Email •
If Jim and Pam remain your OTP – or if you just really love a workplace, friends-to-lovers romance – then you will be very happy with Per My Last Email.
The story follows Layla and Luke, who have worked together for three years at a publishing company (but in a satellite office in Philly? And it has in-house literary agents?), say they’re best friends, and both think they’re in unrequited love.
When the company announces a beachfront corporate retreat, Luke decides it’s time he try to date Layla – so he and his other best friend/coworker hatch a plan.
All in all, this is a cute, breezy story rife with office pranks, Star Wars jokes, well-meaning roomies and family members, one truly horrible HR person – and one running joke that turns into an extremely satisfying reveal.
I will note that Luke has a pretty major affectation that rankled me (probably a personal preference thing, tbh!), there are some plot points that I felt could’ve been developed further, and some character relationships (particularly, those with Luke’s family members) that I wished had more a little more depth.
But! If you’re in the mood for a sweet office romance with little spice, then it’s very likely that Per My Last Email will fit the bill.
3🌟
0.25🌶️
📚A major thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy! Per My Last Email is out now!🍩
If Jim and Pam remain your OTP – or if you just really love a workplace, friends-to-lovers romance – then you will be very happy with Per My Last Email.
The story follows Layla and Luke, who have worked together for three years at a publishing company (but in a satellite office in Philly? And it has in-house literary agents?), say they’re best friends, and both think they’re in unrequited love.
When the company announces a beachfront corporate retreat, Luke decides it’s time he try to date Layla – so he and his other best friend/coworker hatch a plan.
All in all, this is a cute, breezy story rife with office pranks, Star Wars jokes, well-meaning roomies and family members, one truly horrible HR person – and one running joke that turns into an extremely satisfying reveal.
I will note that Luke has a pretty major affectation that rankled me (probably a personal preference thing, tbh!), there are some plot points that I felt could’ve been developed further, and some character relationships (particularly, those with Luke’s family members) that I wished had more a little more depth.
But! If you’re in the mood for a sweet office romance with little spice, then it’s very likely that Per My Last Email will fit the bill.
3🌟
0.25🌶️
📚A major thank you to the author for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy! Per My Last Email is out now!🍩