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A review by rosemaryandrue
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
3.75
Despairing of her son ever getting married, Khai’s mother helps being Esme to the United States as a potential bride.
This was definitely a unique plot line, and I liked the leads, Khai and Esme. I liked how they both helped each other grow and become more comfortable in themselves. I also loved reading about an immigrant heroine in a contemporary romance novel as this isn’t something I’ve come across often before.
However, I wish their relationship was developed more on screen - while they suited each other, I was not sure why they loved each other. I also wished that Esme’s daughter Jade played more of a part in the story as she is mostly shown as part of Esme’s motivation than as a character in her own right.
This was definitely a unique plot line, and I liked the leads, Khai and Esme. I liked how they both helped each other grow and become more comfortable in themselves. I also loved reading about an immigrant heroine in a contemporary romance novel as this isn’t something I’ve come across often before.
However, I wish their relationship was developed more on screen - while they suited each other, I was not sure why they loved each other. I also wished that Esme’s daughter Jade played more of a part in the story as she is mostly shown as part of Esme’s motivation than as a character in her own right.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Car accident, and Grief