Bad Luck Bridesmaid
Books | Fiction / Women
3.5
Alison Rose Greenberg
Most Anticipated Romance of 2022 by Goodreads "A compulsively readable, witty, and humorous novel about the pursuit of a happily ever after...with oneself." - Tif MarceloWhip-smart, heartfelt and joyful, Alison Rose Greenberg's Bad Luck Bridesmaid is a celebration of complicated women and a power-anthem to live your truth.Happy Ever After.On Her Own Terms.It’s official: Zoey Marks is the cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. Ten years, three empire waist dresses, and ZERO brides have walked down the aisle.After strike three, Zoey is left wondering if her own ambivalence towards marriage has rubbed off on those she loves. And when her building distrust of matrimony culminates in turning down a proposal from her perfect All-American boyfriend, Rylan Harper III, she and Rylan are both left heartbroken, leaving Zoey to wonder: what is it exactly about tying the knot that makes her want to run in the opposite direction?Enter Hannah Green: Zoey’s best friend, who announces that she’s marrying a guy she just met (cue eye roll). At a castle. In gorgeous, romantic Ireland, where Rylan will be in attendance, and Zoey will be a bridesmaid. It’ll be fine.Okay, the woman definition of fine (NOT FINE).Determined to turn her luck around, Zoey accepts her role and vows to get Hannah down the aisle—all the while praying her best friend’s wedded bliss will allow her to embrace marriage and get Rylan back.But as the weekend goes on, Zoey is plagued with more questions than answers. Can you be a free spirit, yet still want a certain future? Can you have love and be loved on your terms? And how DO you wrangle a bossy falcon into doing your bidding? "Laugh-out-loud funny in places and heart-rending serious in others, Greenberg's debut is a unique romance strong on friendships and the importance of being true to oneself that also explores an alternate route to a different happily-ever-after. " —Booklist "An unconventional love story for independent women." —Kirkus Reviews
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Author
Alison Rose Greenberg
Pages
320
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Published Date
2022-01-11
ISBN
125079160X 9781250791603
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Jodie L
"(I got the ARC in exchange for a review)<br/><br/>This is a story about an unlucky bridesmaid: at every single wedding she attended, the bride changed her mind at the last minute.<br/><br/>Throughout the book, I could identify with the main character’s fear of marriage and view about « forever », so the fact that the love interest did not actually have a serious conversation with her and could not accept her response after the proposal was a red flag for me. Sure, attachement issues need to be adressed, but recognizing the problem and helping someone get through it is more important. The fact that the story revolved around that red flag was bothering me. I could no longer relate to it since the love interest had become a flat character.<br/><br/>The ending changed my perception about the whole book though. I loved the turn it took and the message it gave. I thought that Zoey really stood her ground and made the best possible decision for herself."
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Mathilde Banville-Chénier
"Growing up in the 90s and 00’s I have a close relationship with all types of pop culture rom coms. I definitely love watching, reading any rom com trope, as I overall can’t get enough of the genre itself.<br/>Bad Luck Bridesmaid was a page turner from the start, and enjoyed every quirk, every cringe moment, every romantic gesture, and of course every pop culture reference.. Swifties, hang on tight you’re going to want to read this one ASAP. <br/>But aside from the romance, there’s a much stronger, more important message. In this sweet, humorous written novel, you’ll find you might learn a thing or two about yourself as well. I know I did. <br/>They say third time’s the charm.. right? *wink*"
Ellie
