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rachelisathomas22's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a read! I was intrigued by the title and cover of the book, and immediately hooked by the beginning. The subject of depression, suicide, and mental health can be tricky, and author Alison Espach handled the subject matter with care and grace crafting a funny and thought-provoking novel. It’s interesting how Espach takes us through Phoebe’s time at the wedding; it unravels almost like a mystery getting the different perspectives of the different people at the wedding and keeps you on your toes to see what will happen at the end of the week for Phoebe. The main characters growth and slowly gaining confidence feels earned and never feels rushed. The writing style Espach uses lends to the kind of inner monologue Phoebe has, highly intelligent and a classic overthinker.
This is a good read for readers who like a story of character growth and unraveling the relationships between people.
This review was in exchange for a free advanced reader copy through NetGalley.
This is a good read for readers who like a story of character growth and unraveling the relationships between people.
This review was in exchange for a free advanced reader copy through NetGalley.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, and Mental illness
hilareads's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
alienrosey's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WOW. This book was phenomenal. FIRST OFF: Big trigger warning for suicide and infertility. If that is not something you want to read about, this book is not for you.
Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review :)
TL;DR: Great book about learning how to live truly and deeply. Messy families abound! And life does not end when a relationship does.
Phoebe is going through a crisis, her depression has gotten overwhelming and her life is a mess. What better place to end it all than at the fanciest hotel she could find? Due to a booking error, she is there at the same time as a huge fancy wedding! The bride is determined for everything to go perfectly and that includes Pheobe not taking her own life. This book tackles hard subjects and does it well in my opinion. You truly feel the desperation and sadness she feels and the confusing feelings that come after the sadness.
This book was also fun! If you like messy family drama that doesn't affect your real life, this book is FULL of complicated relationships and gossipy messy moments. The serious exploration of what it means to live truly is married (pardon my pun) beautifully to the reality of living with other people. The characters felt like real people with secrets and conflicts. Side note, the few children that were in this book were written well! They sounded like real children talking, some books don't do that well.
All in all, this book is a triumph. I will be purchasing a physical copy upon release, I NEED this on my bookshelf!
Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review :)
TL;DR: Great book about learning how to live truly and deeply. Messy families abound! And life does not end when a relationship does.
Phoebe is going through a crisis, her depression has gotten overwhelming and her life is a mess. What better place to end it all than at the fanciest hotel she could find? Due to a booking error, she is there at the same time as a huge fancy wedding! The bride is determined for everything to go perfectly and that includes Pheobe not taking her own life. This book tackles hard subjects and does it well in my opinion. You truly feel the desperation and sadness she feels and the confusing feelings that come after the sadness.
This book was also fun! If you like messy family drama that doesn't affect your real life, this book is FULL of complicated relationships and gossipy messy moments. The serious exploration of what it means to live truly is married (pardon my pun) beautifully to the reality of living with other people. The characters felt like real people with secrets and conflicts. Side note, the few children that were in this book were written well! They sounded like real children talking, some books don't do that well.
All in all, this book is a triumph. I will be purchasing a physical copy upon release, I NEED this on my bookshelf!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Infertility
Minor: Vomit
The suicide attempt is brief and not graphic, pill related. Mention of another person's attempt that was more graphic but a sentence at most.
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