A review by caseythereader
D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thanks to Harlequin for the free advance copy of this book.

 - Queer screaming time! I adored this F/F romance between a butch Afrolatina and a curvy Black woman as they fall in love while fake engaged for a reality show. It's deeply queer and deeply lovable. It's laugh out loud funny while also handling some hard emotions.
- This book strikes the perfect balance between electric chemistry and gentle, caring support.
- POSSIBLE SPOILERS: I admit I was a bit nervous about the part of the plot where D'Vaughn is using the show to come out to her family (especially as Colton Underwood's show is under fire for doing just that). But Higgins uses the situation to talk about a coming out experience that is under-discussed: how even when your family is supportive after you come out, the fact that they kept quiet before can be hurtful and damaging in a different way. 
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