jsultz3's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
alexisssssmh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
rezelazny's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
2sweet2kahill's review against another edition
4.0
Four weddings and a funeral vibes in this fun romcom about, Freya Scott who’s long term boyfriend Matthew leaves her at the alter. Through out the book you get to be privy to working through all of Freya’s feelings as things get interesting when her friends come up with a list to get our heroine through the wedding season, her failed wedding was only the first of 7 she was set to attend this year.
A great read with witty banter, romance, self love and a heart moving story line
A great read with witty banter, romance, self love and a heart moving story line
magnoliapigeonbookblurbs's review against another edition
4.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall (Narrated by Daphne Kouma) is a super cute-laugh out loud-heartfelt story of friendship and finding oneself after loss. As Freya says “Here’s to feet!”
The Wedding Season by Katy Birchall (Narrated by Daphne Kouma) is a super cute-laugh out loud-heartfelt story of friendship and finding oneself after loss. As Freya says “Here’s to feet!”
slpchristy's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
3.25
sachachi's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
xolarissalyann's review against another edition
5.0
At the moment I have no words.
It feels like this has been the best rom com I've ever read? Like I laughed so hard tears rolled down my face. I will give this a proper review when it's not 5am because I stayed up all night finishing this book.
Okay I'm back.
This book was amazing.
“How to survive the Wedding Season.” “You’re kidding, right?” I ask nervously. She stares back. “Do I look like I’m kidding? I’ve written the title at the top of the page, Freya”—she taps it with her finger—“and I’ve underlined it. You don’t underline titles at the top of the page unless you’re serious about them."
First of all, I loved that it was in London. As I read it was all in a British accent. The MC was so hilarious I loved her so much and her friends were so great! I highlighted so many things and plan on buying the physical copy.
Synopsis: freya has been with Matthew for 12 years and he breaks up with her the day before their wedding. He calls her together and other boring terms and says that he's too emotional for her. (A bunch of bs in my opinion) Basically, this story is about what happens after that. How she gets through it. It is a very busy wedding season which her wedding was going to start but now she isn't getting married and realizes how hard it's going to be to get through the weddings. Her best friends help her come up with a wedding challenge to get her through the wedding and to make her focus elsewhere and not think about her ex so much. Also, to prove to herself that she isn't this boring person he made her out to be.
This story is so funny. It has a bit of romance but to me that isn't the main focus. The main focus is freya healing. It's about what great friends she has. They love her and take care of her. They say some hilarious things and the banter / sarcasm between them is so perfect, there is some tearful moments and there is even family reconciliation in this story. It's just so good.
Some of my favorite quotes:
“Are you both mad?! Today is meant to be about you two!” “Yes, and you are very much part of us. We’ve put a lot of thought into this final task. You’ve been successful at all the others, but this one is a real game changer.”
“Mum, you burying a sausage has no effect on the weather. It’s science.” “It’s faith, darling. Sometimes it’s healthy to have some of that.”
If we were able to plan everything, we’d never change; we’d never learn or grow. Take ponds, for example. It’s the messy ones that are full of life.”
“I feel like we’re having quite a nice moment, so I’m not going to ruin it by telling you how insulting that was, but I intend to bring it up later.”
“I hope you told him where he can stick his thank-you.” I wince at my parting shot. “Actually, I told him his shoes didn’t go with his trousers.” They all burst into hysterics and their laughter is so infectious that I start giggling, too, even though I feel rubbish.
Thanks NetGalley for providing a copy of this arc for me to review.
It feels like this has been the best rom com I've ever read? Like I laughed so hard tears rolled down my face. I will give this a proper review when it's not 5am because I stayed up all night finishing this book.
Okay I'm back.
This book was amazing.
“How to survive the Wedding Season.” “You’re kidding, right?” I ask nervously. She stares back. “Do I look like I’m kidding? I’ve written the title at the top of the page, Freya”—she taps it with her finger—“and I’ve underlined it. You don’t underline titles at the top of the page unless you’re serious about them."
First of all, I loved that it was in London. As I read it was all in a British accent. The MC was so hilarious I loved her so much and her friends were so great! I highlighted so many things and plan on buying the physical copy.
Synopsis: freya has been with Matthew for 12 years and he breaks up with her the day before their wedding. He calls her together and other boring terms and says that he's too emotional for her. (A bunch of bs in my opinion) Basically, this story is about what happens after that. How she gets through it. It is a very busy wedding season which her wedding was going to start but now she isn't getting married and realizes how hard it's going to be to get through the weddings. Her best friends help her come up with a wedding challenge to get her through the wedding and to make her focus elsewhere and not think about her ex so much. Also, to prove to herself that she isn't this boring person he made her out to be.
This story is so funny. It has a bit of romance but to me that isn't the main focus. The main focus is freya healing. It's about what great friends she has. They love her and take care of her. They say some hilarious things and the banter / sarcasm between them is so perfect, there is some tearful moments and there is even family reconciliation in this story. It's just so good.
Some of my favorite quotes:
“Are you both mad?! Today is meant to be about you two!” “Yes, and you are very much part of us. We’ve put a lot of thought into this final task. You’ve been successful at all the others, but this one is a real game changer.”
“Mum, you burying a sausage has no effect on the weather. It’s science.” “It’s faith, darling. Sometimes it’s healthy to have some of that.”
If we were able to plan everything, we’d never change; we’d never learn or grow. Take ponds, for example. It’s the messy ones that are full of life.”
“I feel like we’re having quite a nice moment, so I’m not going to ruin it by telling you how insulting that was, but I intend to bring it up later.”
“I hope you told him where he can stick his thank-you.” I wince at my parting shot. “Actually, I told him his shoes didn’t go with his trousers.” They all burst into hysterics and their laughter is so infectious that I start giggling, too, even though I feel rubbish.
Thanks NetGalley for providing a copy of this arc for me to review.