Review: Match Made in Manhattan by Amanda Stauffer

Match Made in Manhattan by Amanda Stauffer releases 1/23/18 from Skyhorse

Publisher's Summary: After two intense, dead-end relationships, serial monogamist Alison finds herself confused, lonely, and drastically out of touch with the world of modern dating. Refusing to wallow, she signs up for a popular dating app and resolves to remain open-minded and optimistic as she explores the New York City singles' scene. With the click of a button, her adventures begin: On one date, she's dumped before the first kiss; on another, she dons full HAZMAT gear; she meets a tattooed folk singer turned investment banker, an undercover agent who tracks illegal exotic animals, and dozens of other colorful, captivating personalities.

My Review: This was silly and funny to me, probably because I've never dealt with digital dating. My husband and I have been together since 2002 so I missed out on this particular dating struggle.  Even though (and probably because) I haven't experienced it for myself, I loved experiencing digital dating through Alison. She was very smart, witty, and had a great group of friends. I also enjoy all forms of epistolary novels so the texts and e-mails sprinkled throughout the book were super fun to read. If I *had* to make a complaint, I'd say that Alison's adventures were a little PG for a woman who actively dates for an entire year. 

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About the Author:
Amanda Stauffer is a graduate of Yale and Columbia Universities who works as an architectural conservator, restoring historic landmarks across the country. When she grew frustrated with New York City’s dating scene, Amanda headed to match.com. Even though no successful relationships came out of it, her experiences provided her with a lifetime of warm and fuzzy memories, a few friends, and an abundance of material should she ever decide to pursue a career in comedy. An erstwhile expat who has lived in Bangalore, Sicily, and Paris, Amanda currently lives in Manhattan, where she is busy writing her second book.