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A review by justkarlah
How to Ruin a Wedding by Sophie Andrews
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
◽️1st person POV◽️
Tilly has been in love with her best friend for years, and has always thought that he would eventually figure out he loved her too. Unfortunately, he ends up falling in love with another woman and getting engaged. Tilly's heartbroken, but determined to break up the wedding. This is when she drags in Zack, the fiancée's ex-boyfriend, who goes along with her plan (even though he doesn't seem to think it will work).
I'm a sucker for childhood best friend romances; there's just something special about that bond between two people who grew up around and with each other. Reading about an unrequited, one-sided love makes it even better. Tilly felt very human, flawed with jealousy and the need to take back what she thought of as hers, even when she knew it wasn't right.
I wish the friendship aspect had been explored more. It felt like something was missing, and it would have been more interesting to read about Tyler and Tilly's friendship if they'd been written about more.Glad they had a somewhat happy ending though, even if their friendship had to change.
I loved the characters, their flaws, and the choices they ultimately made in the end. It felt like they all grew and chose to change themselves for the better. I laughed at some parts, squealed and kicked my feet at others, and felt my heart break more than once throughout this book.
I would definitely recommend this book if you like reading about childhood best friends, bearded men, and learning what it really means to fall in love.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Tilly has been in love with her best friend for years, and has always thought that he would eventually figure out he loved her too. Unfortunately, he ends up falling in love with another woman and getting engaged. Tilly's heartbroken, but determined to break up the wedding. This is when she drags in Zack, the fiancée's ex-boyfriend, who goes along with her plan (even though he doesn't seem to think it will work).
I'm a sucker for childhood best friend romances; there's just something special about that bond between two people who grew up around and with each other. Reading about an unrequited, one-sided love makes it even better. Tilly felt very human, flawed with jealousy and the need to take back what she thought of as hers, even when she knew it wasn't right.
I wish the friendship aspect had been explored more. It felt like something was missing, and it would have been more interesting to read about Tyler and Tilly's friendship if they'd been written about more.
I loved the characters, their flaws, and the choices they ultimately made in the end. It felt like they all grew and chose to change themselves for the better. I laughed at some parts, squealed and kicked my feet at others, and felt my heart break more than once throughout this book.
I would definitely recommend this book if you like reading about childhood best friends, bearded men, and learning what it really means to fall in love.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Vomit