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caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.0
- THE WEDDING CRASHER is a joyride of a romance novel, with increasingly ridiculous situations, great chemistry between the leads, and a stellar supporting cast.
- I also love a book set in my beloved DC: we aren't generally thought of as a romantic town, so I very much enjoy seeing characters visit shops and neighborhoods I love in a romance novel.
- Okay though, here's my issue with this book. Dean is basically actively searching for a nonromantic relationship. There's even a conversation near the beginning when he's quite sharp about how not everyone is "wired for romance." It's a perfect setup for having an aromantic hero. And...nothing. It's not quite "you just haven't found The One," but Solange definitely makes him change his mind about romance. It didn't put me off the book but was a bit frustrating.
- I also love a book set in my beloved DC: we aren't generally thought of as a romantic town, so I very much enjoy seeing characters visit shops and neighborhoods I love in a romance novel.
- Okay though, here's my issue with this book. Dean is basically actively searching for a nonromantic relationship. There's even a conversation near the beginning when he's quite sharp about how not everyone is "wired for romance." It's a perfect setup for having an aromantic hero. And...nothing. It's not quite "you just haven't found The One," but Solange definitely makes him change his mind about romance. It didn't put me off the book but was a bit frustrating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
lnzava's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship
hillysreads's review against another edition
funny
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
argylelove's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition
Because I loved The Worst Best Man and this novel is a sequel, I thought I was going to love it too or at least like it a lot. At first I wasn't hooked but from the fifth chapter on I started to like the novel. That is until chapter 15. I wish there were more TW options as I would have been forewarned what happens in this chapter. Because of that I couldn't continue it and my rating has been greatly reduced.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
Minor: Racism and Abandonment
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
2.75
The Brazilian in me loved all the Portuguese and Brazilian food descriptions. That made my heart glow 🥰🥹🫶🏽 We more Brazilian rep in our books ! Minus that, the sex scenes were 🥵 but that’s kind of all I really ended up admiring. Again, I feel a little too many parallels between Lina + Max reflected on Solange + Dean.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cursing and Racism
100_pages_hr's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed this Own Voices Brazilian Latinx read. Loved the extended family dynamics and of course the food. Now I really want empanadas.
The fake dating trope is always interesting and this one had a couple curve balls that made it even more so. I like how opposite Dean and Solange we're in many ways.
I felt like there were a couple scenes thrown in that were only there for shock value, but other than that enjoyed the book.
I especially liked how both Dean and Solange we're on a journey of self discovery and eventually figured out the next steps for their lives.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
The fake dating trope is always interesting and this one had a couple curve balls that made it even more so. I like how opposite Dean and Solange we're in many ways.
I felt like there were a couple scenes thrown in that were only there for shock value, but other than that enjoyed the book.
I especially liked how both Dean and Solange we're on a journey of self discovery and eventually figured out the next steps for their lives.
I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
decklededgess's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
trigger warning: sexual content, alcohol, estranged parents, single parenting, racist microaggressions
I LOVE Mia Sosa's books. This is the second one I've read and I can say with conviction that she's one of my favourite romance writers.
This book was such a spectacular follow-up to The Worst Best Man. I loved seeing the characters from the previous book pop up here and there. But more so I loved Solange and Dean. Their slow build friendship into romance through their fake dating charade was so natural and easy. I loved that their mutual honesty and understanding of each other was the foundation to their partnership, friendship and eventual relationship.
The physical chemistry was also chefs kiss. Absolutely spectacular smut.
I loved the family dynamics, the full family bonding that happens, and just literally everything. I got nothing else to say except garbled excited noises.
I LOVE Mia Sosa's books. This is the second one I've read and I can say with conviction that she's one of my favourite romance writers.
This book was such a spectacular follow-up to The Worst Best Man. I loved seeing the characters from the previous book pop up here and there. But more so I loved Solange and Dean. Their slow build friendship into romance through their fake dating charade was so natural and easy. I loved that their mutual honesty and understanding of each other was the foundation to their partnership, friendship and eventual relationship.
The physical chemistry was also chefs kiss. Absolutely spectacular smut.
I loved the family dynamics, the full family bonding that happens, and just literally everything. I got nothing else to say except garbled excited noises.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Sexual content, and Alcohol
anovelglimpse's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Note: This review is for an ARC and is my unbiased opinion.
I was super excited to hear Mia Sosa was giving Dean a book after reading The Worst Best Man. I love his quiet vibe and what a good friend he was to Max in that book. The fact that his romance was with one of Lina's cousins, Solange, made me want to read The Wedding Crasher even more. I knew their story would be special. I was right. I absolutely adored it.
Dean was a buttoned up, plan for everything type of guy. He had no time for romance. Solange was a fly by the seat of her pants type of gal who wasn't exactly throwing her heart around either. Both grew up in single mother households that shaped their views on love and marriage. Neither of them planned on love or marriage, so a little fake dating wasn't going to cause any problems. Or it wasn't until Dean and Solange fit perfectly into each other's lives.
I loved everything about The Wedding Crasher. The opening wedding scene pulled me into the story quickly. The crazy situations Dean and Solange found themselves in as they faked a relationship propelled the story forward in the best way. The more they got to know and like each other, the more I swooned over them as a fake and soon to be real couple. Their chemistry was off the charts -- like The Worst Best Men times 10, so be prepared. (The illustrated cover might trick some. This book is STEAMY.) I absolutely adored Dean and Solange together. I could have read another 100 pages about their relationship.
What made this book even better was the cast of characters helping Dean and Solange along. Dean had Max supporting him. He also had some work people who added to the fun of things. Solange had Lina and the rest of her family. The tias and cousins shined just as bright, if not brighter than, the first book. I loved their involvement.
If you can't tell from all of this blubbering, I adored The Wedding Crasher. The Worst Best Men might have introduced me to Mia Sosa's writing and had me curious about her other books, but The Wedding Crasher cemented her as a new to me favorite author of 2022. I can't wait to read more of her books.
CW: voyeurism (Read Chapter 14, if too much then skip Chapter 15 is the advice I would give.)
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
I was super excited to hear Mia Sosa was giving Dean a book after reading The Worst Best Man. I love his quiet vibe and what a good friend he was to Max in that book. The fact that his romance was with one of Lina's cousins, Solange, made me want to read The Wedding Crasher even more. I knew their story would be special. I was right. I absolutely adored it.
Dean was a buttoned up, plan for everything type of guy. He had no time for romance. Solange was a fly by the seat of her pants type of gal who wasn't exactly throwing her heart around either. Both grew up in single mother households that shaped their views on love and marriage. Neither of them planned on love or marriage, so a little fake dating wasn't going to cause any problems. Or it wasn't until Dean and Solange fit perfectly into each other's lives.
I loved everything about The Wedding Crasher. The opening wedding scene pulled me into the story quickly. The crazy situations Dean and Solange found themselves in as they faked a relationship propelled the story forward in the best way. The more they got to know and like each other, the more I swooned over them as a fake and soon to be real couple. Their chemistry was off the charts -- like The Worst Best Men times 10, so be prepared. (The illustrated cover might trick some. This book is STEAMY.) I absolutely adored Dean and Solange together. I could have read another 100 pages about their relationship.
What made this book even better was the cast of characters helping Dean and Solange along. Dean had Max supporting him. He also had some work people who added to the fun of things. Solange had Lina and the rest of her family. The tias and cousins shined just as bright, if not brighter than, the first book. I loved their involvement.
If you can't tell from all of this blubbering, I adored The Wedding Crasher. The Worst Best Men might have introduced me to Mia Sosa's writing and had me curious about her other books, but The Wedding Crasher cemented her as a new to me favorite author of 2022. I can't wait to read more of her books.
CW: voyeurism (Read Chapter 14, if too much then skip Chapter 15 is the advice I would give.)
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Voyeurism - End of Chapter 14, Chapter 15