Firstly, I have to admit that the concept of The Arc was certainly striking and thought provoking. Ursula Byrne is a successful, witty, smart, and single protagonist. She's tried all the dating apps, and let's just say: she's underwhelmed by her options.
So, when The Arc, a mysterious, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that relies on a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments comes about, she simply can't turn the opportunity down.
Ursula is paired with 42-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks, and from the start, this feels like the electric, lasting love they've each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to question The Arc's legitimacy.
In truth, The Arc took me a while to get into. However, once I had, it was a fantastic debut for Hoen. With unexpected twists and turns, I would highly recommend it for someone looking for some lighter reading - that is, if you're willing to part with £14.99 (which is, in my mind, a tad steep).
So, when The Arc, a mysterious, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that relies on a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments comes about, she simply can't turn the opportunity down.
Ursula is paired with 42-year-old lawyer Rafael Banks, and from the start, this feels like the electric, lasting love they've each been seeking their whole adult lives. But as their relationship unfolds in unanticipated ways, the two begin to question The Arc's legitimacy.
In truth, The Arc took me a while to get into. However, once I had, it was a fantastic debut for Hoen. With unexpected twists and turns, I would highly recommend it for someone looking for some lighter reading - that is, if you're willing to part with £14.99 (which is, in my mind, a tad steep).