A review by oxfordcommas91
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

The Ex Vows isn't my typical type of romcom. I am not a big childhood friendship/second chance romance fan, but this book embraced the tropes in a creative way with a lot of depth. I really liked and related to both of the main characters in a way that made this a good and fun read. It wasn't a super unique premise - Eli and Georgia come together to try to save the wedding of their best friend whose big day has been sabotaged by a series of unfortunate events. I really like the way that Jessica Joyce writes dialogue - it feels real, honest, and vulnerable. She tackles a tough issue (panic attacks and anxiety) with sensitivity and it was done in such a way that helps to educate others about people living with panic disorders. This was a nice palette cleanser - a great beach/pool/vacation read. 
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