Cover of Cupid's Match by Lauren Palphreyman
Fantasy

Cupid's Match

by Lauren Palphreyman

2019 · 384 pages

Lila doesn't believe in true love, so she's horrified to learn she has been matched with Cupid himself, an arrogant, charming immortal who is very real. A YA romantic fantasy that began on Wattpad.

Enemies to LoversForbidden Romance
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About This Book

Cupid's Match is a fantasy romance novel by Lauren Palphreyman, first published in 2019 by Penguin Books, Limited. It runs 384 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers, forbidden romance.

At a glance

Genre
Fantasy
Trope
Enemies to Lovers
Published
2019
Length
384 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A skeptical young woman discovers that her romantic destiny is tied to the arrogant, immortal Cupid.
  • Fans of YA fantasy
  • Readers who enjoy mythological retellings
  • Playful
  • Features Enemies to Lovers

This may not be ideal if…

  • Limited depth provided in the short synopsis
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Immortal/Mortal pairingSkeptic/Believer dynamic

Details

Type: Fantasy Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Implied imbalance between a mortal human and an immortal deity.

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of YA fantasyReaders who enjoy mythological retellings

Reading mood

PlayfulSupernatural

Recommended audience: Young Adult readers.

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Lila is a girl who rejects the concept of true love. Her worldview is shattered when she discovers she has been matched with Cupid himself—a being who is not only real but also an arrogant and charming immortal.

Central Conflict

The tension between Lila's disbelief in love and her forced connection to the mythological Cupid.

Setting

Contemporary setting with mythological elements.

Strengths

  • High-concept premise
  • Appealing trope combination

Consider before reading

  • Limited depth provided in the short synopsis
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
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Meet the writer

About the Author

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Lauren Palphreyman

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Publication Details

Publisher
Penguin Books, Limited
Published
2019
Length
384 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780241438893

Cupid's Match: quick answers

Who wrote Cupid's Match?
Cupid's Match was written by Lauren Palphreyman.
When was Cupid's Match published?
Cupid's Match was first published in 2019 by Penguin Books, Limited.
What genre is Cupid's Match?
Cupid's Match is a fantasy romance novel, with enemies to lovers, forbidden romance.
How many pages is Cupid's Match?
Cupid's Match is 384 pages long.

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