You Or Someone Like You by Winter Renshaw

Read Dates: July 16, 2025 – July 28, 2025
Publication Date: July 18, 2023
Source: eArc via NetGalley

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It has recently occurred to me, after seeing some negative reviews about this book, that I believe we experience books differently based on how we’ve experienced life. I say this because if I had read this book a year ago, I would not have liked it at all. The relationship in the story moves quickly. VERY quickly. These two people feel things about each other and click so quickly, and it’s hard to believe for some, and was rated fairly low as a result. I think, to enjoy a book like this, you have to believe there is someone out there you’d immediately click with. Or maybe you’ve already experienced that with someone. But if you haven’t or you don’t believe this kind of thing could happen, you likely won’t even BEGIN to enjoy this story. I, however, really enjoyed this story.

I went into this a little worried because I’m not big on contemporary romance novels, nor do I enjoy the twin swap trope. But it’s Winter Renshaw. The pseudonym of one of my all-time favorite authors. So I felt the need to give it a shot.

I actually received this book from NetGalley back in 2023, but never read it because I didn’t think I would enjoy it, and I LOATHE giving negative reviews. Luckily, I don’t have to. I truly believe the timing was right for this read. In 2023, I likely would have given it 2 stars. Maybe even a DNF. But today, in 2025, I’m giving it 4.5 stars.

I really enjoyed how the characters stayed true to their personalities. Sloane was consistently selfless, Margeaux was consistently self-centered, and Roman was consistently a genuinely good guy who loves his kids and misses his late wife. At no point did any of them do something that didn’t make sense for their character, as I’ve seen some state. I didn’t really see that at all. I saw a story full of hope and light about a man who experienced a great loss and unexpectedly found love again.

“…we can’t always change a situation, but we can always change our attitude toward that situation. Sometimes the best attitude a person can have is simply acceptance.”

I was worried about the plot because I’m severely against the miscommunication trope. This wasn’t that. What I mean by miscommunication is when two characters are having a conversation after a conflict, and all they would have to do is briefly explain, even slightly, for things to be fine. But they don’t. They either refrain or focus on conversation that doesn’t make sense/doesn’t matter. This book did not do that. This book built relationships, reached a crescendo, made me sad and hopeful, and then ended beautifully.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I just read a contemporary romance book about a twin swap situation where the main characters fall hard and fast, and I loved it. If ever this were made into a movie, it would be one of my comfort movies, I’d say. Something akin to how I turn on 27 Dresses or 13 Going on 30 and just vibe.

I definitely recommend this one! It’s a quick and easy read. It’s cozy, cute, heartfelt, and all the things that can pull you out of a reading slump or keep your reading momentum going. I rather enjoyed it!