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Hello Stranger
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BookishVegan
Jun 14, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: netgalley, favorite
My favorite romance ever.. I had downloaded an arc from netgalley and just in the last 36 hours got the chance to really read it.

I couldn't be more in love with an author or her story right now.

I will say going into this , I had know idea the synopsis after a month or so if requesting it and coming back to read it.

I'm such a huge neuropsych and Oliver Sacks nerd, so serendipity of finding a romance with a very likable character who develops prosopagnosia( face blindness ) was such a treat

Ahhhh
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Anne OK
Jul 24, 2023 rated it it was ok
Shelves: 2023-reads


I never thought I would say this about one of Katherine Center's books -- but it is what it is and it cetainly wasn't for me. I struggled from start to finish and it wasn't for lack of trying. But this one bored me to tears - I found Sadie immature and bland - the writing was okay but the story itself was blah and at times completely unbelievable.

I'm in the minority on "Hello Stranger." Hopefully, Center's next release will be a better fit.
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Kirsten
I enjoyed this book, although I didn't like it nearly as much as The Bodyguard.

It was interesting, everything Sadie went through with her face blindness. I enjoyed following her life. However, the romance could have stood a little more chemistry. The humor was really good and she had a really horrible sister.

I will definitely read more Katherine Center.
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Diane (Books and Tequila Blog)
Feb 26, 2023 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: 5-stars, arc
I absolutely loved this book!! Hello Stranger was my first book by this author but I’ve now added all her books to my TBR!!

They story was sweet, swoony and fun, too! Poor Sadie saw her life falling apart but didn’t want to let anyone see her vulnerabilities.

“…from now on, I would not burst into any more tears at that clinic. I would show up looking a hundred percent “Fine, thank you. and yourself?” As a point of pride.”

I loved the humor, the emotion and all the wonderful (& evil) characters i
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Amanda
May 31, 2024 rated it it was amazing
I am not a romance kind of gal but omg this one really was super cute and sweet. I loved the story and i dont think i could love the characters anymore than i did. I did however hate the evil step sister. I just wanted to be Sadies bestie thought the whole thing. I enjoyed learning a little bit about the medical issues Sadie had without it being overly medical.
Alissa
I'll say it again - I love Katherine Center's books! This one was really good and unique and had me unexpectedly emotional. Loved it! ...more
Mar
Mar 09, 2023 rated it liked it
Hello Stranger's unique medical diagnosis is the central conflict in the story, which I appreciate.

The book's first half did have me invested in Sadie’s journey post-accident/diagnosis. I enjoyed the banter between her and Joe. Towards the 2nd half, the over-the-top family dynamic & miscommunication between Sadie/Joe felt too unrealistic (even for a romance novel).

I usually do enjoy Katherine Center’s books (this one just wasn’t for me!).
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Kme_17
Sep 04, 2023 rated it really liked it
Jani
Dec 18, 2022 marked it as to-read
Dominque
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Colleen Scidmore
Jan 16, 2023 marked it as to-read
Shelves: tbd
Ela
Jan 19, 2023 marked it as to-read
Erin
Jun 28, 2023 marked it as to-read
Robyn
Jul 12, 2023 marked it as to-read
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Navi
Aug 03, 2023 marked it as to-read
Karigan
Nov 16, 2023 marked it as to-read
Ashley
Feb 27, 2025 rated it really liked it
Melissa
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Carden
Mar 20, 2024 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Kalie
Apr 26, 2024 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2024
Meghan
May 14, 2024 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Kme_17
May 16, 2024 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
CN
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Sara
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