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annaem's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Racism
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Fun, quick read with some actual substance. Opposites attract.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Racism
Minor: Misogyny
eleanordonleyyy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical trauma, Racism, and Sexual content
jen_sometimes's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Misogyny
leighannebfd3b's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Racism
readalongwithnat's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don't know how Jasmine Guillory does it, but I somehow love each new book more than the last.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
asmah's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
unread_shelves's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The newest installment in The Wedding Date series (more like companion novels, but you should read them in order to avoid spoilers) did not disappointment.
We're following Olivia Monroe (sister of Alexa from <i>The Wedding Date</i>), a lawyer who recently moved back to California to start her own law practice with her best friend who has spent the night flirting with a handsome stranger at her hotel bar. Turns out, that handsome stranger is none other than California state Senator Max Powell. After a chance meeting at an speaking engagement, Olivia is surprised to receive cake after the fact with an invitation for a date.
Honestly, I'm leaving the synopsis there. The jacket copy will share more information, but all I wanted to know going into this was "who are my two main characters and how do they meet". While not my absolute favorite in the series, this was a fun, romance book to snuggle up with. Max, who seems like a privileged white asshole, turns out to be so much more than that. It was refreshing to see the respect he has for her and the people in his life (read as male friends) challenging him to be more of the person that Olivia needs (thoughtful vs. spontaneous).
While the main romantic relationship in the romance is obviously the key storyline, I truly appreciated the friendships that were included in this novel. Having a person or two that are your ride or dies, knowing when you're not being yourself and, above all, call you out on your bullshit, is something that is incredibly important in this world. Guillory did a fantastic job of including these friendships in a way that aided the storyline along.
Again, not my favorite of the series, but this was exactly what I wanted when I was reading it. A satisfying novel. Hoping for additional ones in this companion series!
We're following Olivia Monroe (sister of Alexa from <i>The Wedding Date</i>), a lawyer who recently moved back to California to start her own law practice with her best friend who has spent the night flirting with a handsome stranger at her hotel bar. Turns out, that handsome stranger is none other than California state Senator Max Powell. After a chance meeting at an speaking engagement, Olivia is surprised to receive cake after the fact with an invitation for a date.
Honestly, I'm leaving the synopsis there. The jacket copy will share more information, but all I wanted to know going into this was "who are my two main characters and how do they meet". While not my absolute favorite in the series, this was a fun, romance book to snuggle up with. Max, who seems like a privileged white asshole, turns out to be so much more than that. It was refreshing to see the respect he has for her and the people in his life (read as male friends) challenging him to be more of the person that Olivia needs (thoughtful vs. spontaneous).
While the main romantic relationship in the romance is obviously the key storyline, I truly appreciated the friendships that were included in this novel. Having a person or two that are your ride or dies, knowing when you're not being yourself and, above all, call you out on your bullshit, is something that is incredibly important in this world. Guillory did a fantastic job of including these friendships in a way that aided the storyline along.
Again, not my favorite of the series, but this was exactly what I wanted when I was reading it. A satisfying novel. Hoping for additional ones in this companion series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
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