Overdue
A Novel
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3.0 • 1 Rating
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- $21.99
Publisher Description
A SPARKLING ADULT DEBUT FROM BELOVED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR STEPHANIE PERKINS
"Stephanie Perkins is the reason we write romance. OVERDUE is the book her readers have been waiting for." —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Paradise Problem
Is it time to renew love or start a new chapter?
Ingrid Dahl, a cheerful twenty-nine-year-old librarian in the cozy mountain town of Ridgetop, North Carolina, has been happily dating her college boyfriend, Cory, for eleven years without ever discussing marriage. But when Ingrid’s sister announces her engagement to a woman she’s only been dating for two years, Ingrid and Cory feel pressured to consider their future. Neither has ever been with anybody else, so they make an unconventional decision. They'll take a one-month break to date other people, then they'll reunite and move toward marriage. Ingrid even has someone in mind: her charmingly grumpy coworker, Macon Nowakowski, on whom she’s secretly crushed for years. But plans go awry, and when the month ends, Ingrid and Cory realize they’re not ready to resume their relationship—and Ingrid’s harmless crush on Macon has turned into something much more complicated.
Overdue is a beautiful, slow-burn romance full of lust and longing about new beginnings and finding your way.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A woman ventures out of her stagnant relationship—and her comfort zone—in this charming rom-com. Small-town librarian Ingrid Dahl has been with her boyfriend, Cory, for over a decade when they finally consider getting married. But first, they make the radical decision to date other people for a month—just to be sure. Ingrid goes straight to her co-worker Macon, with whom she’s had a semi-flirtatious rapport for years. But when he abruptly turns her down, it sends her on a wild comedic adventure into the world of online dating, all the while leaving us wondering what went wrong with Macon when her chemistry with him is so undeniable (especially compared to Cory). Stephanie Perkins has us rooting for Ingrid and Macon with authentic dialogue and clever scenarios that highlight their rather eccentric friendship (like when she helps him renovate his house). Overdue is an appealing story about trusting your heart and taking a leap—more than once, if necessary.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestseller Perkins (Anna and the French Kiss) delivers a touching novel about self-discovery and growth. Ingrid's younger sister's engagement sparks questions as to why Ingrid and Cory, her boyfriend of 11 years, haven't gotten hitched. Having only ever dated and slept with each other, the couple realize they want to experience more before settling down. They agree to take a one-month break to date anyone they like, then get back together to discuss marriage. Ingrid knows just who she wants to spend the month with: her library coworker and longtime crush, Macon. But when Macon shuts down her attempt at a kiss, she's left adrift. She tries to hook up by going to a bar, letting a friend set her up, and joining a dating app, but still hasn't had sex by the time the month is up. Cory's also not ready for the break to end, so they extend their experiment. A second extension ends in heartbreak, in the wake of which Ingrid and Macon begin to grow close once more. For a long stretch of the book, the focus is off what will become of the central couple, which may frustrate some romance readers, but it's gratifying to watch Ingrid explore and learn more about who she is and what she wants. Meanwhile, the tantalizing, slow-burning romance leads to a delicious payoff. This really works.
