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whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
This was basically a K-Drama in novel format and I loved every single second of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming
lololovesthings's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3 stars.
I got through "The Worst Best Man" by Lucy Score rather quickly. I find her books are ones you don't want to put down, even if you're not totally entranced by them. This book felt similar and familiar to several of her other novels, but I understand this is a rerelease and likely came first. Still, it speaks to a bigger issue that all of her stories are... sort of similar?? This is an enemies-to-lovers story about the best man and the maid of honor at their best friends' wedding. They have always disliked each other, but slowly but surely begin falling for one another despite their very different backgrounds (he's a billionaire, she is not). Lucy Score knows how to write spice, and those scenes are very effective here. Main characters Frankie and Aiden have terrific banter and chemistry with one another. Their mutual loathing eventually turns into tender, loving, sweet moments where they understand each other on a different level. While I mostly liked this book, there's A LOT of stuff going on here. Several storylines do not need to be there and are a bit ill-fitting. This makes the narrative feel disjointed and way too long. Lucy Score's books are *always* way too long, in my opinion. This book has the potential to be VERY triggering to people with an ED/who are in recovery for ED as there is a lot of talk about weight, shaming, and even name-calling... it felt very anti-fat at times. It's also very anti-woman at times, pitting characters against one another. In fact, I am not realizing as I write this that this whole story is very, very judgy. All of the characters, all of their personalities.... very judgmental.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Score, and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
I got through "The Worst Best Man" by Lucy Score rather quickly. I find her books are ones you don't want to put down, even if you're not totally entranced by them. This book felt similar and familiar to several of her other novels, but I understand this is a rerelease and likely came first. Still, it speaks to a bigger issue that all of her stories are... sort of similar?? This is an enemies-to-lovers story about the best man and the maid of honor at their best friends' wedding. They have always disliked each other, but slowly but surely begin falling for one another despite their very different backgrounds (he's a billionaire, she is not). Lucy Score knows how to write spice, and those scenes are very effective here. Main characters Frankie and Aiden have terrific banter and chemistry with one another. Their mutual loathing eventually turns into tender, loving, sweet moments where they understand each other on a different level. While I mostly liked this book, there's A LOT of stuff going on here. Several storylines do not need to be there and are a bit ill-fitting. This makes the narrative feel disjointed and way too long. Lucy Score's books are *always* way too long, in my opinion. This book has the potential to be VERY triggering to people with an ED/who are in recovery for ED as there is a lot of talk about weight, shaming, and even name-calling... it felt very anti-fat at times. It's also very anti-woman at times, pitting characters against one another. In fact, I am not realizing as I write this that this whole story is very, very judgy. All of the characters, all of their personalities.... very judgmental.
Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Score, and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
daisycantread24's review
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Toxic friendship
Minor: Drug abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment