A review by katreadsskulls
Bride by Ali Hazelwood

adventurous dark funny hopeful mysterious relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

For all the hype, both negative and positive, I really enjoyed this book! Yes, it has the whole werewolf dynamics but the MMC isn’t an alpha male. Some of the communication choices on his side were frustrating but not unbearably so. I enjoyed his and Misery’s banter and the world building sprinkled throughout their getting to know each. There is a lot of lighthearted moments in this that balance out a lot of the heavier elements. While I was concerned this would read as slightly more polished A/O/B fanfiction, the author did a wonderful job of creating a relatable, nuanced FMC and an engaging plot line. I will admit that some of the talk during spicy scenes were definitely cringeworthy, but easily skimmed past.