A review by theinstabookworm
Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

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

3.75

The idea of being an Objector is really fun. I loved the banter between Sophie and Max and the shenanigans they find themselves in as Objectors. I thought they had great chemistry. However, there was quite a bit of miscommunication, which frustrated me, because so much of their arguments and fights could have been avoided if they just *talked* to each other. I feel like they spent a lot of time denying their feelings for each other when all they had to do was be mature and communicate. I also found that there weren't as many Objector jobs in the second half of the book, and I wish there were more. I know wedding season fluctuates, and if that's the reason for less Objector jobs, then it makes sense and is accurate to the real world. But, I found myself wanting more of the Objector jobs. Not my favourite of Painter's, but not my least favourite either.
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