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A review by christinecc
No Ex Before Marriage by Portia MacIntosh
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Gosh this was a fun book for the new year.
"No Ex Before Marriage" is a rom-com delight about Poppy, a '91 baby who's just turned 30 on New Year's Eve, and her journey towards the next step in her life: probably being single & happy about it. For now, anyway.
Except that's obviously not where this is going because you came for a rom-com, yes? I'm delighted to say that the book, for all its hilarious romantic aspects, is really more about Poppy than about her entanglements and love interest(s). Poppy's development is the real star, along with a cast of friends and other supporting characters who give the book the right amount of bounce and broad comedy to keep us afloat. The beginning is low-stakes and relatable, the middle is a romp, and the end is a warm blanket with hot chocolate. The ultimate comfort read.
Recommended if you want a heartwarming romantic comedy with lots of humor and ridiculous setups.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
"No Ex Before Marriage" is a rom-com delight about Poppy, a '91 baby who's just turned 30 on New Year's Eve, and her journey towards the next step in her life: probably being single & happy about it. For now, anyway.
Except that's obviously not where this is going because you came for a rom-com, yes? I'm delighted to say that the book, for all its hilarious romantic aspects, is really more about Poppy than about her entanglements and love interest(s). Poppy's development is the real star, along with a cast of friends and other supporting characters who give the book the right amount of bounce and broad comedy to keep us afloat. The beginning is low-stakes and relatable, the middle is a romp, and the end is a warm blanket with hot chocolate. The ultimate comfort read.
Recommended if you want a heartwarming romantic comedy with lots of humor and ridiculous setups.
Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for giving me a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.