Playing With Matches
Playing With Matches by Suri Rosen, published by ECW Press in September 2014, is a young adult fiction novel that explores themes of romance and social dynamics within a tight-knit Jewish community. The story follows 16-year-old Raina Resnick, who, after being expelled from her Manhattan private school, moves in with her strict aunt. Struggling with feelings of isolation and blame from her sister Leah, Raina discovers her talent for matchmaking, taking on the persona of the anonymous “Match-Maven” as she helps others find love.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines Raina’s personal challenges with her matchmaking endeavors, creating a blend of humor and heartfelt moments. As she navigates her new school and the expectations of her community, Raina’s journey raises questions about relationships, responsibility, and self-acceptance. With 256 pages, this edition presents a story that resonates with themes of dating, social acceptance, and the complexities of family ties.
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When 16-year-old Raina Resnick is expelled from her Manhattan private school, she’s sent to live with her strict aunt — but Raina feels like she’s persona non grata no matter where she goes. Her sister, Leah, blames her for her broken engagement, and she’s a social pariah at her new school. In the tight-knit Jewish community, Raina finds she is good at one thing: matchmaking! As the anonymous “Match- Maven,” Raina sets up hopeless singles desperate to find the One. A cross between Jane Austen’s Emma, Dear Abby, and Yenta the matchmaker, Raina’s double life soon has her barely staying awake in class. Can she find the perfect match for her sister and get back on her good side, or will her tanking grades mean a second expulsion? In her debut novel, Suri Rosen creates a comic and heartwarming story of one girl trying to find happiness for others, and redemption for herself.
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