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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The title had more bite than the book đ§ââď¸
Vampires are everywhere right now, including cute covers like this, and I loved "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" when it first came out (I assume thatâs where the allusion in the title comes from). I was hoping for something funny, light-hearted, and still readable, but unfortunately I didnât get that from this book.
The main character needs to get married to get her inheritance (sheâs already in her 100s after all). Enter her coffee shop crush, who agrees to help with a marriage of convenience because he needs to fund his PhD programme in⌠vampire studies (of course, he doesnât know vampires are real). The big vampire family was fun. I liked the best friend - and thatâs pretty much it...
I thought there was no chemistry between the characters, and the MMC âwas just thereâ, there wasnât much of him and he felt a bit flat??. The plot dragged, and I found myself irritated. The first half of the book kept me somewhat invested, but by the second half, Iâd mentally checked out. It just didnât feel fun enough for me.
I still think that if you enjoy lighthearted books, it could be a quick-ish autumn read, but it wasnât what I was looking for.
Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
2.75/5 â
Vampires are everywhere right now, including cute covers like this, and I loved "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" when it first came out (I assume thatâs where the allusion in the title comes from). I was hoping for something funny, light-hearted, and still readable, but unfortunately I didnât get that from this book.
The main character needs to get married to get her inheritance (sheâs already in her 100s after all). Enter her coffee shop crush, who agrees to help with a marriage of convenience because he needs to fund his PhD programme in⌠vampire studies (of course, he doesnât know vampires are real). The big vampire family was fun. I liked the best friend - and thatâs pretty much it...
I thought there was no chemistry between the characters, and the MMC âwas just thereâ, there wasnât much of him and he felt a bit flat??. The plot dragged, and I found myself irritated. The first half of the book kept me somewhat invested, but by the second half, Iâd mentally checked out. It just didnât feel fun enough for me.
I still think that if you enjoy lighthearted books, it could be a quick-ish autumn read, but it wasnât what I was looking for.
Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
2.75/5 â
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book was an absolutely fabulous paranormal rom-com, delivering on every aspect I look for in this type of book, with its lighthearted and humorous nature while still allowing depth it tells the story of a spooky vampire x human romance where the main characters enter into a fake engagement that begins to feel less fake as time goes on. Honestly, youâll find everything in this book from a hilarious vampire family that can't keep their notse out of eachothers business, a werewolf bestie, a human love interest, a vampire rival love interest and an introverted vampire FMC who is very much single and trying to get her freedom from her vey traditionalist family.
Pandora has real problems, finding out that in order to get her inheritance she must get married before her birthday in three months time, the catch being is that indeed Pandora is hopelessly single. Working with her brother and her werewolf work bestie Pandora comes up with a plan to find someone to enter a fake marriage agreement with her in order to reach an end goal that with benefit them both. Little does she know that this someone will end up being her crush, Victor, a PhD student with huge student debt. The plan seems perfect, provided Victor doesnât end up finding out that she is indeed a vampire. Their road to the alter was never going to be a straightforward one though with her meddling vampire family and a huge secret lingering over them. Will they make it down the aisle and with their vows be as fake as they are meant to be after all?
I loved Pandora from the very beginning, you can tell she just wants to be free to do what she wants without being hounded by her family, working at the local coffee shop while keeping her dreams alive and admiring her crush, caramel macchiato cutie. I love that she is a massive fan of bodice ripper romances and prefers cozy clothes to dressing up, she really is representing all of the introverts and I am a huge fan of this. She finds someone that accepts her in Victor and I love that so much even if he doesnât realise she is a vampire, a romance that seems so impossible with them living in what feels like worlds apart. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Pandora come out of her shell, and learning about her family and seeing the unique relationship she has with each of its different members. Victor is so adorable and awkward, he initially feels very closed off but at the same time he is so accepting of the nuances that her family presents. Despite the awkward communication between these two they slow burn is delicious and as they grow to know each other more and more the witty banter and comforting feeling between the two of them begins to show. Their love story was exactly what I was looking for in this book, and I wouldn't have it occurred any other way.
The story itself was perfect for a rom-com, it was slightly predictable but I personally really enjoy that about these types of books, I know what I am in for and that is part of the allure. I thoroughly enjoyed reading as Pandora and Victor slowly fall into one another despite trying to keep their distance while faking it until they make it. This book felt to me like a blend of a classic vampire romance and the Addams family, if they were all vampires and Wednesday wanted to be more normal and aligned with modern times. I found myself laughing out loud to this book while also crying at points so it was an emotional roller coaster as well as being a good time where you are just along for the ride. Highly recommend this lighthearted paranormal romance for anyone looking for a more refreshing read in between bigger books.
Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me an e-ARC to read and review early.
Pandora has real problems, finding out that in order to get her inheritance she must get married before her birthday in three months time, the catch being is that indeed Pandora is hopelessly single. Working with her brother and her werewolf work bestie Pandora comes up with a plan to find someone to enter a fake marriage agreement with her in order to reach an end goal that with benefit them both. Little does she know that this someone will end up being her crush, Victor, a PhD student with huge student debt. The plan seems perfect, provided Victor doesnât end up finding out that she is indeed a vampire. Their road to the alter was never going to be a straightforward one though with her meddling vampire family and a huge secret lingering over them. Will they make it down the aisle and with their vows be as fake as they are meant to be after all?
I loved Pandora from the very beginning, you can tell she just wants to be free to do what she wants without being hounded by her family, working at the local coffee shop while keeping her dreams alive and admiring her crush, caramel macchiato cutie. I love that she is a massive fan of bodice ripper romances and prefers cozy clothes to dressing up, she really is representing all of the introverts and I am a huge fan of this. She finds someone that accepts her in Victor and I love that so much even if he doesnât realise she is a vampire, a romance that seems so impossible with them living in what feels like worlds apart. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Pandora come out of her shell, and learning about her family and seeing the unique relationship she has with each of its different members. Victor is so adorable and awkward, he initially feels very closed off but at the same time he is so accepting of the nuances that her family presents. Despite the awkward communication between these two they slow burn is delicious and as they grow to know each other more and more the witty banter and comforting feeling between the two of them begins to show. Their love story was exactly what I was looking for in this book, and I wouldn't have it occurred any other way.
The story itself was perfect for a rom-com, it was slightly predictable but I personally really enjoy that about these types of books, I know what I am in for and that is part of the allure. I thoroughly enjoyed reading as Pandora and Victor slowly fall into one another despite trying to keep their distance while faking it until they make it. This book felt to me like a blend of a classic vampire romance and the Addams family, if they were all vampires and Wednesday wanted to be more normal and aligned with modern times. I found myself laughing out loud to this book while also crying at points so it was an emotional roller coaster as well as being a good time where you are just along for the ride. Highly recommend this lighthearted paranormal romance for anyone looking for a more refreshing read in between bigger books.
Thank you so much to the publisher for sending me an e-ARC to read and review early.
This was a lighthearted read that delivered on the synopsis. It focuses on a female vampire and the marriage of convenience to her coffee shop customer who is a PhD student. Family shenanigans, meddling relatives, vampire traditions, and secrets surround the couple. Added in are a few familiars, lots of pets, along with a werewolf bestie. There are a few open door scenes to up the spice factor.
Thank you Avon Books UK for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.
i canât even lie the premise of the book did interest me but what sold me was the fact that pandora looks like megan fox in jenniferâs body lol⌠but anyways! pandoraâs mom was annoying asf by making her bring elias everywhere but it brought good banter between him and lucy so i canât even be completely mad! (if they had a spinoff i would definitely read it)! i loved ravenna, she put so much effort into making both victor and pandora comfortable it was so heartwarming!! and although bellatrix annoyed me, the comments made about her singing made me laugh every single time (my favorite one was when pandyâs cousins thought someone was being sacrificed). it truly made me want to be there in the moment so i could fully be immersed and understand how the people in that house were suffering LOL!
thank you avon and netgalley for the arc! :)
thank you avon and netgalley for the arc! :)
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
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
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was good, but I was waiting for it to be great. The idea was good with lots of good tropes, but just kind of missed the mark for me. One of the main issues was it felt like the story was moving very slow and it took a long time to read the book. I feel it might just one of those books it is better to read a physical copy instead of an ebook. I didnât super like Pandora and Victor which was a bit a bummer. I didnât enjoy Lucy and Elias they stole the show! I loved their interactions in the book. Also, the repeated use of cleft was a vibe killer for me.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC.
My Big Fat Vampire Wedding is a fun read about a vampire, Pandora, who needs to tie the knot quickly to secure her inheritance. She comes to an agreement with Victor, a human she's been crushing on, who regularly visits the coffee shop where she works. The marriage is mutually beneficial, but he has no clue she's a vampire. When he meets her eccentric family and the wedding planning begins, things get chaotic. I enjoyed the snarky back and forth between her best friend, Lucy, a werewolf, and another vampire, Elias. I'd love to see them get their own story! And a shoutout to her pet raven, Vlad. He's adorable and hilarious. All in all, I was thoroughly entertained by this story. I received this as an ARC and this is my honest review of the book.
This one was rlly cuteee. Their dynamic was adorable.
The world building needed some work though. It felt like everything had to be guessed.
The romance was my good but Iâm more interested in her friend Lucy and Eliasâs little story đ¤ their dynamic is gna be so good I already know đđđ
ŕłâ⡠Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC! âĽď¸
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Iâve enjoyed this authors writing before so I canât wait to see how this one goes!
The world building needed some work though. It felt like everything had to be guessed.
The romance was my good but Iâm more interested in her friend Lucy and Eliasâs little story đ¤ their dynamic is gna be so good I already know đđđ
ŕłâ⡠Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC! âĽď¸
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Iâve enjoyed this authors writing before so I canât wait to see how this one goes!