Reviews

The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

kiriwho's review

3.0

It's fine for what it is

maisilu24's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

4.5

it’s not often i find myself reading romance, so you know when i make it all the way through, it’s gotta be good. this story was entertaining as hell, and surprisingly heartfelt. the neurodivergence and autism representation, especially in the asian communities, is something that isn’t talked about enough. 

lassarina's review

emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

kanan's review

emotional 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

2.5

Overall, all the plot points were answered by the end. It was slow paced and dragged out at times and I wish two of the main plot points were resolved a bit earlier rather than it being resolved in the last chapter. 

I also wish they did more activities ie. go on dates and do other stuff rather than just going to weddings and having sex. 

Also, everything was resolved too quickly and it was unrealistic how everyone was accepting of the MFC biggest issues and secrets as soon as they found out about it. 

The MMC barely had any character development except when it’s necessary to the plot.

andreac713's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The girl annoyed the crap out of me but I loved the boy!!! he is the reason i finished this book in a day!

keeks210's review

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

remusritch's review

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Suffers a little from second book syndrome, but still entertaining. Did focus a little too heavily on Khai's dick for me, but to each their own. Enjoyed this this portrayal of autism (as in the kiss quotient) and Vietnamese culture! 

steffany9's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.0

katieolive's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.0

modryzamek's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really enjoyed the fact that the main characters had longer to interact with and get to know each other than in other romance works. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief

Minor: Grief, Death, and Car accident