The Wedding People 🍾 

Thank you, Macmillan Audio, for the gifted copy of The Wedding People {partner} 

 

 

 

Honestly, I almost DNF The Wedding People — the first 2 hours were so depressing that I could feel it affecting my mood. And yet, I hadn’t seen a warning about it before starting the audio, which made it even more unsettling. So, not to ruin the plot, but I think it should be shared that within those first 2 hours, the FMC describes infertility, IVF, miscarriage, infidelity, divorce, loneliness due to Covid, the death of her cat and finally, she decides that she wants to end her life at a hotel she’s always dreamed of going to. Needless to say, that first little bit of the book was hard to listen to because I felt so much compassion for Phoebe. 

 

Ultimately, the story progressed towards a lighter/happier note, ending with a HEA for Phoebe. It encompassed one of my favorite tropes, found family, and highlighted that just one person can make a difference in someone else’s life. I cheered our FMC on as she realized how important her life was and that she still had to hold on because the best was coming her way. 

 

Audiobook Review: ☆☆☆☆☆ 

The Wedding People was narrated by the always-talented Helen Laser (who has also narrated Yellowface, Husbands & Lovers, and Crow Talk). Laser’s attention to the smallest details of the story probably added to the heaviness of those first two hours, as her narration was that of a woman feeling completely lost in a world that kept passing her by. But Laser’s narration became happier and lighter as Phoebe found her true self again. 

 

Read if you enjoy: 

🗣️ Single narrator 

🫶🏼 Quirky, flawed characters 

🧠 Mental health rep 

🖤 Dark Humor 

👰🏽‍♀️ Wedding week chaos 

 

 

I recommend reading Wedding People if you feel you’re in the right headspace. As mentioned, the book does take on a lighter note as it progresses.

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of harm, please contact the Crisis Helpline at 988 or go to your nearest emergency room. 🤍 

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