A review by readwatchcrochet
The Wedding People by Alison Espach

challenging reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thought provoking yet there is something about seeing people at their messiest that is so engaging. 

đź“š dark humour
đź“š second chances
đź“š complicated relationships
đź“š dual timeline/ flashbacks
đź“š single POV

🌶️ ( closed door sexual references)

*check for TW

|Thoughts|
Was really unsure at this at the beginning but got to the point where I just couldn’t put it down (I even read this over Onyx Storm). The brutal honesty that Pheobe begins to show was refreshing. 

“The only good thing about being nobody, is that she can now say whatever she fuck she wants. Even to the bride”

Always appreciate infertility representation in novels and this does a heartbreaking, yet accurate job at depicting the heartache and struggles of dealing with it. As well as the toll it has on your mental health and relationships. 

Had a seething hatred for her ex and was glad that there was a nice resolution to their relationship ending. 

“I loved our life”
“Apparently not”

“I’m sorry, this will only take a minute” (paper jam)
“That’s what you’re sorry about?”

This is not just a story about love but about complicated relationships. 

Enjoyed that no character was truly perfect and whilst the story didn’t rely heavily on a plot, I kept my attention and was paced well. 
Not usually a fan of books that don’t necessarily have a clear cut happily ever after, but this is an exception. 

”this wedding will never be a waste. Because I came here to die. And now look at me”

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