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A review by mothmans_mum
Only a Bridesmaid by Haley Donnell
5.0
This was a really enjoyable book!
Hannah is a copywriter with social anxiety who is getting married to a rich businessman, mainly because that is what is expected of her by her religious parents.
Meli is an actor who is approached by a rich businessman with creepily perfect teeth to be the bridesmaid of his friendless fiancé.
When they meet, Meli instantly develops a massive crush, and Hannah starts to have feelings. Maybe that time she kissed her friend when she was in school wasn’t a fluke?
I loved both MCs and their chemistry together, especially the humour they shared. The romance was really sweet, and even though it progressed quickly, it still felt very believable.
As someone with really bad social anxiety, I really loved this representation. Not being able to talk to people or order in restaurants, and having to leave events early, was so relatable.
I thought Eric was a great antagonist. A rich man wanting a wife he feels can be easily controlled is unfortunately all too believable.
I loved the side characters!
While bonding over a shared love of Harry Potter felt a bit dated for a book published in 2024, I actually really appreciated that the MCs called out JKR, and clarified that their merch was purchased prior to her revealing she is a terrible person.
Don’t go into this book expecting spice. One of the MCs spends around half the book convinced she is straight, so there is obviously no opportunity for spice early on. Later, the two sex scenes fade to black in a way that is well-handled and feels satisfying.
Hannah is a copywriter with social anxiety who is getting married to a rich businessman, mainly because that is what is expected of her by her religious parents.
Meli is an actor who is approached by a rich businessman with creepily perfect teeth to be the bridesmaid of his friendless fiancé.
When they meet, Meli instantly develops a massive crush, and Hannah starts to have feelings. Maybe that time she kissed her friend when she was in school wasn’t a fluke?
I loved both MCs and their chemistry together, especially the humour they shared. The romance was really sweet, and even though it progressed quickly, it still felt very believable.
As someone with really bad social anxiety, I really loved this representation. Not being able to talk to people or order in restaurants, and having to leave events early, was so relatable.
I thought Eric was a great antagonist. A rich man wanting a wife he feels can be easily controlled is unfortunately all too believable.
I loved the side characters!
While bonding over a shared love of Harry Potter felt a bit dated for a book published in 2024, I actually really appreciated that the MCs called out JKR, and clarified that their merch was purchased prior to her revealing she is a terrible person.
Don’t go into this book expecting spice. One of the MCs spends around half the book convinced she is straight, so there is obviously no opportunity for spice early on. Later, the two sex scenes fade to black in a way that is well-handled and feels satisfying.