Reviews

The Bride Test, by Helen Hoang

katrin_loves_books's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

rva_reader's review against another edition

5.0

A really cute romance with some steamy scenes but interesting characters. I couldn’t put it down.

yvo_about_books's review against another edition

4.0

Finished reading: October 5th 2019

“His heart wasn't made of stone, after all. It just wasn't like everyone else's.”

Spoiler

I admit I took a chance when I decided to get a copy and read The Bride Test. I'm very much allergic to sexy scenes in contemporary romance reads, and after a less than favorable reaction to The Kiss Quotient I thought it would be better to just stay away. But there is no denying that Helen Hoang can write and I love how she develops her characters, so I just couldn't resist giving this story a try in the end. I'm so glad I did, because while I found the many many sexy scenes to be cringeworthy, I somehow enjoyed the actual story a lot better than the first book. A lot of this has to do with both Esme and Khai, who are both fascinating characters and the reason this story ended up working for me. The background of Esme, a mixed-race girl growing up in the slumps in Vietnam, adds a lot of dept to the story and it was interesting to see her life being turned upside down after she is offered an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Both her personality, endurance and the big contrast with Khai's character made for some really interesting reading. The autism rep in Khai feels realistic and thorough, and really adds to the story as well. Sure, the many many steamy scenes definitely weren't for me (I confess I only skimread them), but overall Esme and Khai's story was both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. I loved the ending as well!

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martinapoj's review against another edition

4.0

A ver, ¿es el mejor de los 3? Definitivamente no, pero estuvo bueno el final medio rari predecible

kirbymoon's review against another edition

4.0

i really liked the romance, but it did feel a bit rushed at certain points from esme's perspective. i really liked quan and khai's realtionship and i want 800 more scenes with the both of them together.

the ending the story needs to be fleshed out way more. everything was going perfectly until the last 30 pages when everything jumped into hyperspeed and it was suddenly over.

elanarachel14's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

catilopes's review against another edition

4.0

3.75/5

Quando li A Fórmula do Amor, adorei. Tinha várias expectativas para este livro e não correu mal.

A relação de Esme e Khai foi diferente do casal do primeiro livro. Não consegui sentir a química e a profundidade que senti com o primeiro.

No geral, foi uma leitura divertida, rápida e prazerosa. Houve alguns capítulos que me valeram umas valentes gargalhadas à custa de Khai.

A minha personagem favorita deste livro é o Quan. Conquistou-me e estou ansiosa por ler o próximo livro e saber como será a história dele.

soaptedecarte's review against another edition

3.0

Steamy, cute, awkward romance, about a young woman who lives Vietnam and goes to the US in the hope of marrying a guy she’s never met.

I loved the author’s note on this one - make sure to read it, it completes the story and gives so much more substance

jrsarahjones's review against another edition

3.0

A very simple easy read. I originally thought that this was a sequel to the Kiss Quotient, but it is it's own story in itself.

emmymartinez's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5