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The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall
5.0
What’s it about (in a nutshell):
The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall is a sparkling romantic comedy about Freya Scott and how she navigates a breakup with Matthew in a broom closet the day before their wedding. Thanks to Freya’s friends, her tragic event becomes a fun romp to discover who she is and what she wants for her future.
Initial Expectations:
When I first saw the cover, I immediately thought that this looks like a fun story – the cartoony artwork and a young woman having way too many bridal bouquets around her. The blurb on the front (which I love) says, “when life hands you something blue, turn it into something new.” That makes me think of taking on new adventures, which also sound fun and potentially laugh out loud funny. The book description sounds poignant and then entertaining. So, my initial expectations are that this will be a somewhat poignant turn of events turned into a fun romp through many weddings.
Actual Reading Experience:
My initial expectations were spot on. I loved this totally relatable story and the way Freya finds her way past one of the worst things that could have happened to her at that moment. Freya is a well-developed character who is an independent, strong woman that I easily empathized with. She tells this tale with first-person narration, and her voice is sharp, witty, and flows with ease. But the best thing about this story is Freya’s group of friends. They rally around her and come up with challenges for her to come out of her comfort zone and find who she is and what she wants. I laughed aloud more than once as Freya completed each challenge with humbleness and dread. Lastly, there is a slow-burn romance that I just adored. Mathew might be a cad, but there is someone who comes in and out of her life; that is the real deal. Is this a happily ever after? You’ll have to read it to find out!
To Read or Not to Read:
If you are looking for a relatable, witty, and sharp story, The Wedding Season is the perfect book for a laughing-out-loud good time.
The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall is a sparkling romantic comedy about Freya Scott and how she navigates a breakup with Matthew in a broom closet the day before their wedding. Thanks to Freya’s friends, her tragic event becomes a fun romp to discover who she is and what she wants for her future.
Initial Expectations:
When I first saw the cover, I immediately thought that this looks like a fun story – the cartoony artwork and a young woman having way too many bridal bouquets around her. The blurb on the front (which I love) says, “when life hands you something blue, turn it into something new.” That makes me think of taking on new adventures, which also sound fun and potentially laugh out loud funny. The book description sounds poignant and then entertaining. So, my initial expectations are that this will be a somewhat poignant turn of events turned into a fun romp through many weddings.
Actual Reading Experience:
My initial expectations were spot on. I loved this totally relatable story and the way Freya finds her way past one of the worst things that could have happened to her at that moment. Freya is a well-developed character who is an independent, strong woman that I easily empathized with. She tells this tale with first-person narration, and her voice is sharp, witty, and flows with ease. But the best thing about this story is Freya’s group of friends. They rally around her and come up with challenges for her to come out of her comfort zone and find who she is and what she wants. I laughed aloud more than once as Freya completed each challenge with humbleness and dread. Lastly, there is a slow-burn romance that I just adored. Mathew might be a cad, but there is someone who comes in and out of her life; that is the real deal. Is this a happily ever after? You’ll have to read it to find out!
To Read or Not to Read:
If you are looking for a relatable, witty, and sharp story, The Wedding Season is the perfect book for a laughing-out-loud good time.