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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 stars, rounded up bc it's a debut. The first half or so of this book is a solid 4 stars (by 10% anyway). The pacing was pretty good, the characters relatively interesting, the situation a little out there but fairly believable.
It started to go downhill at least by the bachelorette party, devolving into cheese and overblown drama. I started skimming when the tiny spark of chemistry the MC had with the best man somehow turned into obsession and a quick romp. There was so much focus on the friendship that I was way more invested in that than the guy whose name already escapes me, moments after I finished. That was somewhat disappointing, too. The situation with Maisie's family was super anticlimactic.
I don't know. This was just unsatisfying. I would maybe try this author again, but I'm still cringing over so much awkwardness from this that could have been endearing with a little more depth.
It started to go downhill at least by the bachelorette party, devolving into cheese and overblown drama. I started skimming when the tiny spark of chemistry the MC had with the best man somehow turned into obsession and a quick romp. There was so much focus on the friendship that I was way more invested in that than the guy whose name already escapes me, moments after I finished. That was somewhat disappointing, too. The situation with Maisie's family was super anticlimactic.
I don't know. This was just unsatisfying. I would maybe try this author again, but I'm still cringing over so much awkwardness from this that could have been endearing with a little more depth.
I loved Willa and Maisie’s friendship, and Willa’s feelings for Liam sneaking up on her and making her feel comfortable. Overall theme of no matter how you heal from your past, it’s valid and the people who love you will still accept you with your baggage.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I adored The Wedding Ringer. It was a romance with a side of women's fiction. Or maybe it's opposite. Whatever it was, it was perfect. Willa was a woman who was decimated by love and friendship all at once. She was wallowing in self-pity in an embarrassing way. I could feel her loss and sense of grief. I, along with her sister and everyone else around her, was waiting for Willa to find her way back to herself. Meeting and becoming Maisie's secret, paid bridesmaid gave her something to focus on and a future to look forward to. I loved how that one meeting started a chain of events that changed everything for Willa and gave her hope and friendship again. That made me happy because Willa had a great sense of humor and was truly a friend I would want on by my side.
Meeting Maisie also put Liam in her path. Liam was a great guy. He was very sweet to Willa, which put her in a precarious situation when she was keeping something big from him. I loved how Liam made Willa believe in love again. Her reactions to her attraction to him was cute. I loved how their relationship built, even in the moments when things got a little hairy.
One of the things that made this book so fantastic were the side characters. Willa's sister, her wife, and their brood were there supporting Willa along her journey. I loved the little bits of insight they tried to give her. Same with the elderly lady next door. She was a lot of fun. Then there was the people Willa met through Maisie. Her other bridesmaids made me laugh. Maisie's fiancé seemed like a great guy, and I loved how his mother was involved. Heck, I'll even throw in Max and Sarah. I loved hating them.
There's a lot I haven't touched on yet. Maisie's got a secret. I was only a little surprised by it, but I enjoyed how it influenced Willa and the story. I briefly mentioned the paid bridesmaid thing above. That part of the story was really fun. I've only read a couple of books with a paid bridesmaid and this one stands out from those by the nature of the rest of the story. I'm sure there's more to talk about, but I think I'll just leave those things for you to find out yourself.
I have to thank Ari for recommending The Wedding Ringer in my slumpy time of need. It was a fabulous book with a great plot, entertaining characters, and a sweet romance to root for. I cannot believe it is Rea's debut! I am so excited to read her second book next.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
Meeting Maisie also put Liam in her path. Liam was a great guy. He was very sweet to Willa, which put her in a precarious situation when she was keeping something big from him. I loved how Liam made Willa believe in love again. Her reactions to her attraction to him was cute. I loved how their relationship built, even in the moments when things got a little hairy.
One of the things that made this book so fantastic were the side characters. Willa's sister, her wife, and their brood were there supporting Willa along her journey. I loved the little bits of insight they tried to give her. Same with the elderly lady next door. She was a lot of fun. Then there was the people Willa met through Maisie. Her other bridesmaids made me laugh. Maisie's fiancé seemed like a great guy, and I loved how his mother was involved. Heck, I'll even throw in Max and Sarah. I loved hating them.
There's a lot I haven't touched on yet. Maisie's got a secret. I was only a little surprised by it, but I enjoyed how it influenced Willa and the story. I briefly mentioned the paid bridesmaid thing above. That part of the story was really fun. I've only read a couple of books with a paid bridesmaid and this one stands out from those by the nature of the rest of the story. I'm sure there's more to talk about, but I think I'll just leave those things for you to find out yourself.
I have to thank Ari for recommending The Wedding Ringer in my slumpy time of need. It was a fabulous book with a great plot, entertaining characters, and a sweet romance to root for. I cannot believe it is Rea's debut! I am so excited to read her second book next.
You can find this review and others like it at A Novel Glimpse .
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
ok but this was such an adorable read!!! whilst there was romance i’d say it was more about friendship and i loved the friendship willa and maisie developed throughout the book!