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D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

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4.0

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-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? No

The gasp that was gusped at the end yall!!! I throughly enjoyed this one for what it was. I’m a sucker for a TV competition plot and Instant I Do was just the right amount of outrageous and fun.

D’Vaughn coming out on the TV show after a life time of hiding her sexuality from her mom was a gut punch. I enjoyed the conversation regarding a parent not wanting to acknowledge a part of who their kid is while also admitting that they know they have to learn what loving their child looks like now. It’s a coming out story that makes me feel so seen as an adult who still hasn’t come out to their parents. Kris is a flirty, social media influencer who makes it known from the first episode that she is looking for love. D’Vaughn + Kris may not have seemed like the couple the show would root for, but they ended up being so much more than the show.

I loved their relationship. It had all the fun of fake dating (er engagement) with the growth to show just how deeply they cared for each other. They both had to acknowledge if what they felt was enough to last after I do. It was magnificent!

The audiobook is the way to go imho. Rebecca Lee saying preciosa as Kris unlocked something deep inside me. She did a phenomenal job with differentiating their voices. I never felt lost in finding out whose chapter it was. It was also just so fun!

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

OMG! Love love love this one! 😍 A cute Black lesbian love story with a fake dating trope, curvy girl rep, lots of comedy, family dynamics, emotional dialogue and hella spicey 🥵 Leans into some common lesbian stereotypes but does so playfully.

I love that FINALLY there's more Black lesbian love story representation and that this is a fluffy, low drama romance.

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nerdysread's review against another edition

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funny hopeful 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

4.0

Is it perfect? No. Did I love it? Oh hell yes. Give me lesbian fake dating and you're sure it's 3 stars minimum.

Okay, I wish the ending was longer, and sometimes D'Vaughn made my eyes roll. I thought I was insecure. Well... okay I get her tbh.

But you what is really amazing? NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP.

Anyway, I needed a cute romace and I got what I wanted

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bookishkellyn's review against another edition

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lighthearted

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Kris (an Afro-Latina stud) is looking for real love and D’Vaughn (a plus-sized closeted femme) is looking to finally live her life freely. Sparks fly when they meet and navigate the reality show process in this LGBTQ+ rom-com. D’Vaughn aggravated my very last nerve with her constant doubts, but their love story was endearing and realistic.

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medium-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? No

4.75

Literally so sweet! What a perfect book to end the year with. Loved the chemistry between D’Vaughn and Kris, and the whole concept of the book in general.

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tinysierra's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Kris and D’vaughn had so much chemistry. Their relationship was really sweet. They really showed up to support each other and work out any misunderstandings.

I loved the families and their different dynamics.

There was a little bit of homophobia and racism, but overall it was a fun and lighthearted read.

Good for fans of Insta-love and reality TV.

I wished that we got to see them hang out more outside of the context of the show. They do mention hanging out, but the reader does not get to see that.

Open door sex scenes

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midnightmarauder's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

5.0

D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding follows the two titular characters after they join "Instant I Do", a reality tv competition where people couple up with strangers and are challenged to convince their families that they're in love and getting married in six weeks.

Kris Zavala sees the show as an opportunity to find her happily ever after, while D'Vaughn uses it as an opportunity to do the thing that has given her so much trouble for so long; coming out to her family.

One of the things I liked the most about this story was that it showed that gay and lesbian people don't always have families who react negatively to them coming out. Kris' family was overwhelmingly positive after she came out in her younger years, and D'Vaughn's family,

though her mother had moments of insensitivity and failed to acknowledge her daughter's sexuality for years, were supportive of her as well.

This was a very cute and funny love story. I loved seeing both D'Vaughn and Kris' personalities, alongside the personalities of their respected families. What I would've liked to see more of, however, were Kris' flaws. D'Vaughn's were on display most of the time, while Kris was made to seem perfect at times. Otherwise, this is a very comforting novel, and I look forward to reading more from the author.

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3.5

There’s a certain level of “just accept the premise” that has to happen while reading this book. Thinking about the logistics of it all is really distracting. It was a little too fluffy and not angsty enough for me.

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funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

I cried. I laughed. I loved this book.

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