The publisher kindly sent me a physical copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
Can a romcom-obssessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey.
Annie is twenty-seven years old, single, and obsessed with romantic comedies (she and her mother watched them religiously, before her mom died). Her dating life is limited by the expectations she’s formed from these movies. She is not as open to new experiences as she might be, because she’s waiting for her Tom Hanks — i.e., a guy she’ll find in the perfect, meet-cute romantic comedy way. When Annie does finally meet her perfect match, it’s not quite in the way she expected, and she’s forced to reckon with the walls she’s built around herself over the years.
Waiting for Tom Hanks Review
Since I’ve been enjoying romance books lately, I’ve been looking forward to reading this book. I’m so glad that I loved this book as much as I thought I would!
Waiting for Tom Hanks follows Annie who is obsessed with romantic comedies as well as Tom Hanks. She’s waiting to find her Tom Hanks and hopes that her love life will resemble her favourite rom-com movies.
Annie is such a great main character because she’s relatable and totally adorable. She’s quirky and is certainly a dreamer. I absolutely love her friendship with Chloe, mostly because of their witty banter.
The heartthrob of the book is Hollywood actor Drew Danforth and he is just so great. He’s the complete opposite of everything Annie wants but the growth of their friendship and relationship is really sweet.
The plot of Waiting for Tom Hanks is also fantastic. It’s funny and warm and is certainly a perfect light-hearted read. I also love the Central Perk type situation with the coffee shop and how it’s a staple of this book.
Overall, Waiting for Tom Hanks is the perfect contemporary romance book. I highly recommend it to those wanting the perfect summer read or a quick romance book.
Since this is my first Kerry Winfrey book, I’m really looking forward to reading more books by her!
Rating: ★★★★★
Favourite Quote
I’m starting to think that the movies I’ve dedicated my life to may have lied to me.
About the Author
Kerry Winfrey writes romantic comedies for adults and teens. She is the author of Love and Other Alien Experiences, Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It, and Waiting for Tom Hanks. When she’s not writing, she’s likely baking yet another pie or watching far too many romantic comedies. She lives with her husband, son, and dog in the middle of Ohio.
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