3⭐️ for my second Katherine Center novel. I was hooked from the start by Sadie, a struggling artist hoping to catch her big break by entering a portrait competition. However things go south when she lands in the hospital and has to have a minor brain surgery, that turns out to be anything but minor! Upon waking she finds out she has face blindness and her struggles begin.

I thought Sadie was very likable and cheesy, exaggerating her condition comically at times while confusing the same people to be two different people. It was a predictable gag but I didn’t mind it.

I enjoyed Joe and Sadie’s interactions and banter but did not care for the toxic relationship from her step sister. I also wish there was a bit more closure for Sadie, her father and stepmom. Needed more Peanut, to be honest 🙂

There is a beautiful moment when she remembers her deceased mother’s birthday and how she celebrates it every year, that really tugged at my heart!

Ultimately a fun and lighthearted rom-com!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Title: Hello Stranger
Author: Katherine Center
Genre: Rom-Com
Rating: 3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️