A review by thissagreads
D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins

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

2.0

Let me start by saying, I REALLY don’t like romance books. That’s no mystery , no thrill, no “gasp” moments so it’s kind of boring in my opinion. Plus, there were things that felt cringey as I read, like the constant pet names that Kris would use (it drove me bonkers) and the fact that
D’Vaughn was using the reality tv show as a way to come out to her mom
it was so lame and predictable. And I really hate the trope of someone
who’s closeted, telling their parents and then they have this whole sad and/or angry vibe throughout most of the damn story. It’s overdone!!! Can we get more ladies loving ladies who are already out PLEASE?
 

Unfortunately there we’re many times this book felt like it was panning to passive aggressively stand up and lobby for LGBTQIA rights and it felt like common sense (I’m speaking from personal, VERY GAY experience). 

I gave this book 2 stars for the concept of the story, and for the spicy scenes between the two main characters Kris and D’Vaughn. 

And I’m not sure if it was for that reason, plus the cheesy romance that made me STRUGGLE to finish this book, but it definitely reminded me why I don’t care for romance books.
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