The Arc
by Tory Henwood Hoen
Narrated by Mary Elizabeth Kelly
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Pub Date 10 Feb 2022 | Archive Date 28 Feb 2022
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Description
Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Emily Henry
35-year-old Ursula Byrne is successful, witty, smart, and single. She's tried all the dating apps, and let's just say: she's underwhelmed by her options.
Enter The Arc...
The Arc is a mysterious, super-sophisticated matchmaking service that relies on a complex series of emotional, psychological and physiological assessments. The price tag is high, the promise ambitious- you get one match, and one match only. Because one is all you need for a partnership that will go the distance.
Is this a date with destiny? Or with data?
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.
After all, the arc of a relationship is never predictable ... even when it's fully optimized.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
'Hoen has the rare combination of a satirist's eye and a romantic's soul...Clear off space on your shelf of contemporary favorites for this timeless love story wrapped in a timely, funny portrait of modern society.' Mary Laura Philpott, author of I Miss You When I Blink
'You don't expect a razor-sharp satire to satisfy so deeply on an emotional level, but The Arc does that and more: Hoen brings humor, wit and brutal honesty to start-up culture, relationships and human frailty in this riveting debut.' Alexandra Andrews, author of Who is Maud Dixon?
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781004064731 |
| PRICE | £16.99 (GBP) |
| DURATION | 10 Hours, 24 Minutes |
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Featured Reviews
Zoe M, Reviewer
I loved this audiobook. I enjoyed the narrator. The concept of the story was fascinating. We are so busy that finding love in these modern times can be challenging, we move in and out of relationships faster and have higher expectations. Dating apps are all good and well but tend to be limited to a few questions. So what if there was a new way that dug deeper in a person to find them, no, guaranteed to find the right person. That is what The Arc promises.
Its a modern, romantic comedy and it was a fun, lighthearted read. I liked the main characters Ursula and Rafael, even if they are quirk. I was intrigued with The Stake it sounds like everybody needs one of these places. Loved the cat which brought an added bonus to the book. Lots of laugh out loud moments, a vibrater for a facial tool! But also some serious issues as they go through the ARC program. The storyline is good as it dips into a slightly dystopian scenario with a great twist.
Bethany C, Reviewer
"I don't even want to engage anymore, I just want to project something onto them and never find out what they're actually like."
The Arc is an indulgently sweet romance with the added bonus of a strong female lead who never diminishes herself in the face of love. It showcases the highs and lows of falling in love, and the reality of long-term commitment.
Ursula was everything - she's a bit of divisive character as she's just so beautifully weird but that made me just love her more. She was strong, sassy and a bit silly - but she felt so viscerally real. She embodied the desire for love but also independence, the want for creative freedom but also structure, a mistrust of those with wealth and power while wanting it for yourself. Her relationship with Rafael was beautiful - I found myself constantly smiling when they were together and couldn't help but wonder how I would react on a first date with someone I'd been told was my soulmate.
This story just flowed seamlessly from one distinct voice to another easily, the events moved slowly but there was never a lull in the excitement and suspense.
Of course, if you've read The One or The Soulmate Equation there will be some similarities, but this story has its own unique blend of brilliance, and if you liked the interesting, thought provoking stories they gave, you will love this one.
Romance with a little mystery and a good dose of silliness, the Arc is definitely one to watch.
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