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steph7n 's review for:
The Wedding People
by Alison Espach
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
Finally, a romance that is not cringy, extremely predictable, or a mere delivery vehicle for unadulterated smut. If I learn one thing from life experience and getting older, it's that the fairy tale love story that ends with "... and so they live happily ever after" rarely, if ever, comes true.
[book:The Wedding People|198902277] delivers the other side of the love story veil incredibly well. She brought up issues that usually are hard to discuss, like suicide, infidelity, and divorce, in such a way that doesn't undermine their seriousness and yet is not uncomfortable or awkward to read.
Towards the end, I was worried that it would resort to overly manufactured conflict and clichéd ending. I was pleasantly surprised when these were not the case. The ending was beautifully wrapped and satisfying in a way that is sweet but not cloying. It deserves all five stars and probably even more.
[book:The Wedding People|198902277] delivers the other side of the love story veil incredibly well. She brought up issues that usually are hard to discuss, like suicide, infidelity, and divorce, in such a way that doesn't undermine their seriousness and yet is not uncomfortable or awkward to read.
Towards the end, I was worried that it would resort to overly manufactured conflict and clichéd ending. I was pleasantly surprised when these were not the case. The ending was beautifully wrapped and satisfying in a way that is sweet but not cloying. It deserves all five stars and probably even more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Moderate: Vomit