A review by plumpaperbacks
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

lighthearted 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

3.5

While this was a fun read with some sweet moments and an especially sweet epilogue, it’s definitely not the best romance I’ve read. I loved Alexa and many of the side characters—Maddie, Theo, Carlos, Lauren, and Jack in particular—but I don’t know what I think of Drew. Some of the things he said rubbed me the wrong way, and his apologies always felt half-baked, like he was apologizing because he knew he was supposed to, not because he actually felt bad. Additionally, Alexa and Drew’s weekend routine of fast food and nearly constant sex was rather repetitive. I would’ve preferred more time spent with side characters to so much of the same old stuff. I think Guillory has potential, though, so I’ll likely read more of her books in the future.

Representation
  • fat Black protagonist
  • side characters of color (includes Black, Korean, and Latine rep)
  • minor achillean side couple (m/m)
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