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indiagrace's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-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
pambo's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lfancher's review
emotional
reflective
slow-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
bgibley's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mindfullibrarian's review
4.0
(free review copy) I'm so happy I stumbled upon this book on Edelweiss, and I'm bummed that it hasn't gotten more publicity at this point. It's such a thoughtful look at found family, queer communities, and religion's ability to do both good and harm. Set over the course of one wedding weekend, the story moves slowly and is told through the viewpoints of many characters, which gives a well-rounded view of tragic and monumental events over the past years. I have a few quibbles with the pacing, but overall impressed with the unique lens through with this story was told.
Source: digital review copy via Edelweiss
Source: digital review copy via Edelweiss
pecsenye's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.75
sevireene's review
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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? No
3.0
kaleys23's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
krissysreading's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to Netgalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Graydon House for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review
Athena Matthias is 33, freshly divorced from her wife, and asked to be a bridesmaid in her childhood friend's wedding. She is still very hurt from her divorce and the infidelity that caused it, and being asked to be a bridesmaid for the upteenth time in her life is the last things she wants to be doing.
Being able to escape her monotonous Texas life for a weekend on the beach and sand's of Florida is hard to pass up, and being able to be surrounded by her friends and family, and support her oldest friend in her happily ever after into a healthy marriage. Over the weekend many guests, and Athena work through obstacles holding them back and finding ways to also step into a new chapter.
The writing in this novel was beautiful, it was a short one but it really packed a punch. The characters were so fleshed out and dynamic. The journey the characters went on felt fully explored and the development of the plot was wonderfully paced. I just had an issue connecting to the characters, but that is not a fault of the author in any way, it was a me thing.
Athena Matthias is 33, freshly divorced from her wife, and asked to be a bridesmaid in her childhood friend's wedding. She is still very hurt from her divorce and the infidelity that caused it, and being asked to be a bridesmaid for the upteenth time in her life is the last things she wants to be doing.
Being able to escape her monotonous Texas life for a weekend on the beach and sand's of Florida is hard to pass up, and being able to be surrounded by her friends and family, and support her oldest friend in her happily ever after into a healthy marriage. Over the weekend many guests, and Athena work through obstacles holding them back and finding ways to also step into a new chapter.
The writing in this novel was beautiful, it was a short one but it really packed a punch. The characters were so fleshed out and dynamic. The journey the characters went on felt fully explored and the development of the plot was wonderfully paced. I just had an issue connecting to the characters, but that is not a fault of the author in any way, it was a me thing.
rachelkay1821's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley, author Madeline Kay Sneed, and Harlequin Trade Publishing- Graydon House for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
What a fascinating read! I love books that take place over the course of one day with the perspective of all the many characters, and Sneed knows exactly how to write one! I was intrigued by the premise already, but when I started and saw that it featured multiple LGBTQ+ characters AND the characters were from Houston, I was sold. I have really enjoyed lately reading books set where I live or with characters from where I live, and seeing that Sneed lives in Houston herself adds a layer of authenticity throughout. I don't think this book will fully appeal to everyone because being fully transparent, pretty much every character is either unlikeable or does something unlikeable. However, it adds a layer of humanity to them. I appreciated how candidly Today Tonight Forever tackles so many issues, from grief to love to friendship to religion and more. My favorite character was Deacon, and I would have loved to see even more of him, but what I loved the most was the extensive friendship and friendly love all of the characters had for each other. Even though the setting is over the course of one day, everyone has years of shared history that flows throughout the story and sets the stage for every event unfolding. I definitely look forward to checking out more of Sneed's work!
What a fascinating read! I love books that take place over the course of one day with the perspective of all the many characters, and Sneed knows exactly how to write one! I was intrigued by the premise already, but when I started and saw that it featured multiple LGBTQ+ characters AND the characters were from Houston, I was sold. I have really enjoyed lately reading books set where I live or with characters from where I live, and seeing that Sneed lives in Houston herself adds a layer of authenticity throughout. I don't think this book will fully appeal to everyone because being fully transparent, pretty much every character is either unlikeable or does something unlikeable. However, it adds a layer of humanity to them. I appreciated how candidly Today Tonight Forever tackles so many issues, from grief to love to friendship to religion and more. My favorite character was Deacon, and I would have loved to see even more of him, but what I loved the most was the extensive friendship and friendly love all of the characters had for each other. Even though the setting is over the course of one day, everyone has years of shared history that flows throughout the story and sets the stage for every event unfolding. I definitely look forward to checking out more of Sneed's work!