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Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Alison Rose Greenberg

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challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is written for complicated, messy women. It's for women who need to be told, "It's okay to be uncertain, and when you're certain, it's necessary to be honest. Don't be ashamed." So, naturally, most of the highly rated reviews heavily shame the MC. This MC simply does not do what most people want her to do, but this reader was praying for the ending that shockingly did happen. So many of her realizations were highlight-able for me, with great writing to boot. However, I agree with other readers that this debut novel's author wasn't given the Stephen King advice of "cut 10%"; in this case, 10% of redundant internal monologue. Overall, for me, still a worthwhile read. Spot on "Out of Your Comfort Zone" recommendation from The Storygraph.

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shaunashares's review

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emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.75

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thewellreadlabrador's review

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slow-paced

3.0

Light on romance. Cheating scenes. Powerful message of living for you and living for your truth. Persevering friendship.

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jackiepreston's review

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emotional reflective 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? No

3.75

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dori39's review

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emotional funny hopeful 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

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knunderb's review

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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

4.0

it bothered me that it took until the end of the book for Zoey to realize that the three brides who didn't walk down the aisle weren't her fault, and that they were actually much, much happier than if they'd made that choice.

Overall, the book was well written, funny, and had an unexpected ending. It was a quick read, would be perfect for a vacation read!

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danileah07's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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sfbookgirl's review

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emotional 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this fun novel about all things weddings and bridesmaids. The main character, Zoey Marks, has built up a repertoire of bad luck. For every wedding that Zoey has been a bridesmaid, the bride has in some way or another not made it down the aisle. Zoey has convinced herself that she is the bad luck and resolves that maybe love just isn’t on her side. But when Zoey receives word that her best friend is getting married and wants Zoey to be her bridesmaid, Zoey is hesitant.

While I don’t possess Zoey’s perspective on life or her decision to give up on love, I still liked Badluck Bridesmaid for its quick pacing and realistic ending. I also appreciated the fact that Zoey isn’t quick to hide her flaws and that the author doesn’t attempt to wrap Zoey’s story up in a cute little bow at the end. If you’re looking for something fun and quick, I recommend this one!

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sarmc's review

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challenging sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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samanthameyer's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was not at all what I was expecting but I absolutely adored it. First thing I will say is, THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE. If you want a sweet, classic romcom that we've come to expect when seeing a cover like this, please look elsewhere. There is some steam sprinkled throughout which is great but still, unequivocally, not a romance. That being said, this may be one of my favorite books about female friendship. The relationship Zoey has with her bff Hannah is what we all want. Someone who is in your corner, no matter what. Someone who knows you better than you know yourself and has been with you through thick and thin. Someone who will jump off a yacht with you into a rowboat while you're simultaneously having a panic attack and stripping while trying to flee your rehearsal dinner (I literally lol'd while reading this portion). Zoey and Rylan's tumultuous relationship may take center stage for some, but that was really like a side plot for me and Rylan was a character that Zoey needed to interact with and have in her life in order to grow and become confident in who she is and what type of life she wants. Zoey's growth throughout the book is something we can all aspire to and while it is painful for her to get there, she ends as a force of nature confident in herself and her choices. While the book started off a little slow, I don't feel like we needed quite as much backstory about the previous weddings she had been a bridesmaid in, it quickly picked up and had me hooked. Such a strong debut and I can't wait to see what Greenberg writes next.

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