A review by laheath
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

funny hopeful lighthearted 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

3.5

For readers who know what they're getting into with this book, I think it's enjoyable and sweet.  Not your typical romance, this book deals with immigration, autism, and grief.  Esme is hoping to better her life for herself and her family that she left in Vietnam.  Khai is autistic, and having been hurt in the past, he refuses to let anyone else get close to him.  I felt there was a lot going on with the side stories and not as much development of the relationship between Esme and Khai, which had a lot of potential for material.  The ending tried to wrap everything up neatly, but it was a little too rushed for that.
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