A review by wardenred
Best Man by Lily Morton

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

“Now, what job should I have?” He clicks his fingers. “I know. I’ll be an architect.”
I blink. “Do you actually know anything about architecture?”
He grins. “I know buildings have roofs and doors and windows. And I was fucking brilliant with Lego when I was little.”

This is a rather predictable romance where a very serious and proper and buttoned up boss ends up bringing his younger manic pixie dream boy employee as a fake date to his ex’s wedding. And then of course they fall in love. Or rather, admit they’re in love and happily carry on.

Note that when I say the romance is predictable, I don’t mean anything bad by it. It’s a solid book that hits all the right beats at all the right times. The writing is humorous, with lots of giggle-inducing banter. What the plot lacks in twists of any sort, it makes up for with some truly hilarious and occasionally earnest scenes. I would maybe appreciate a bit more depth about the main characters and the conflict between them, but that would possibly end up making this a whole different book. The whole point of this one, I feel, is that it’s just so relaxing and ultimately low-stakes. A very nice romance novel for when you’re after some sweet mindless fun. The only thing I legitimately can complain about is some questionable language in one of the spicy scenes—nothing bad or offensive, simply on the awkward side.