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ae_mayer's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Very sweet. I loved that this was a contemporary interracial romance in which that element isn't an earth-shatteringly big deal, but isn't just window dressing, either; Drew was occasionally a dumb white boy (and sometimes just a dumb boy) but not monstrously so. The characters felt like real people, with realistic support systems, and Guillory conveys chemistry well.
However, I do wish there had been more external conflict, or even just shenanigans. The Fake Dating plot is over less than a third of the way through, and after that, the book is mostly about trying to make a long-distance relationship work, which is less interesting to me. Somehow I think I wanted this novel to be both more serious and less? That probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but hey: the heart wants what it wants.
However, I do wish there had been more external conflict, or even just shenanigans. The Fake Dating plot is over less than a third of the way through, and after that, the book is mostly about trying to make a long-distance relationship work, which is less interesting to me. Somehow I think I wanted this novel to be both more serious and less? That probably doesn't make a lot of sense, but hey: the heart wants what it wants.
hollidayreadswithme's review against another edition
5.0
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The Wedding Date is a book about a professional black woman who gets stuck in an elevator with a hot white guy who needs a date to a wedding. Sparks will fly. (I bring up their races because it’s important)
I’m going to keep the summary that simple and this review without spoilers because I really want you all to read it.
I’m serious. This book meant so much to me.
I say that because I’m in an interracial relationship myself and this is the first book that I read that didn’t treat that as a plot point or the central point of the book. Two professionals finding their way through life and hopefully to each other. And that’s it. There were parts where race was discussed as something to be understood (Am I going to be the only black person at this party? Not a problem. Just wanted to know.) but it was not a rallying cry for black women to lower their standards (ahem Tyler Perry) or that white men are the enemy. It simply wasn’t brought up.
It was cute and had me squealing for joy in certain parts. I was taken by how quickly I sped through the book and how much I didn’t want it to end.
They faced realistic challenges, and they weren’t outlandish. It was like I was reading about a couple of friends of mine. It was like I was reading about me.
Alexa is a complex woman, who has doubts and insecurities, deep beliefs and a job she loves. At no point was Drew the savior of her or the story. Because she didn’t need saving. I feel like that’s why these books are so popular. In real relationships, stable ones anyway, two people come together and find common ground, make each other’s lives easier, happier, better.
This book had me crying tears of joy. I am not a crier.
I will be picking up anything Jasmine Guillory decides to pen in the future.
Am I about to give a contemporary romance five stars?
You betcha!
For more of my reviews, check out my book blog at www.readingreckless.wordpress.com.
The Wedding Date is a book about a professional black woman who gets stuck in an elevator with a hot white guy who needs a date to a wedding. Sparks will fly. (I bring up their races because it’s important)
I’m going to keep the summary that simple and this review without spoilers because I really want you all to read it.
I’m serious. This book meant so much to me.
I say that because I’m in an interracial relationship myself and this is the first book that I read that didn’t treat that as a plot point or the central point of the book. Two professionals finding their way through life and hopefully to each other. And that’s it. There were parts where race was discussed as something to be understood (Am I going to be the only black person at this party? Not a problem. Just wanted to know.) but it was not a rallying cry for black women to lower their standards (ahem Tyler Perry) or that white men are the enemy. It simply wasn’t brought up.
It was cute and had me squealing for joy in certain parts. I was taken by how quickly I sped through the book and how much I didn’t want it to end.
They faced realistic challenges, and they weren’t outlandish. It was like I was reading about a couple of friends of mine. It was like I was reading about me.
Alexa is a complex woman, who has doubts and insecurities, deep beliefs and a job she loves. At no point was Drew the savior of her or the story. Because she didn’t need saving. I feel like that’s why these books are so popular. In real relationships, stable ones anyway, two people come together and find common ground, make each other’s lives easier, happier, better.
This book had me crying tears of joy. I am not a crier.
I will be picking up anything Jasmine Guillory decides to pen in the future.
Am I about to give a contemporary romance five stars?
You betcha!
For more of my reviews, check out my book blog at www.readingreckless.wordpress.com.
torikate92's review against another edition
3.0
Cute and romantic but unbelievably predictably cheddar cheesy
vvashtiary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
catgeee's review against another edition
5.0
This is absolutely my new favorite book! It scratched all my romance itches and have raised my standards for lovers into even more unrealistic heights. It was pleasure reading about Drew and Alexa’s love story, seeing their intimacy grow, and feeling their palpable chemistry! 5/5 stars for sure!