sapphic_library 's review for:

Nearlywed by Nicolas DiDomizio

5.0

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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NEARLYWED is a story about an engaged couple going on their "earlymoon" — and what happens when their compatibility is put to the test during their vacation. ray bruno, a social media writer, has been obsessed with love for as long as he could remember, and after his first marriage crashed and burned, he was ecstatic to meet kip hayes, a handsome, pragmatic and older doctor who has no social media presence whatsoever. despite all their differences, their relationship seems to work, at least until their week-long stay at a hotel dedicated to earlymoons. one of my favorite tropes is marriage/relationship in trouble, so i absolutely loved this book and seeing ray and kip's story unfold. both of them had a lot of work to do in their relationship, but it pays off in the end with a very satisfying ending that i really enjoyed. thanks to netgalley and sourcebooks casablance for the advanced copy. NEARLYWED comes out may 21st!