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A review by riniya
Always a Bridesmaid by Marina Adair
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for a free copy of this Audiobook in exchange for my honest thoughts.
I think that this book would have been better with a duet Narration instead of just a female narrator, but I did think that this was handled very well. I think the narrator was a great pick for the genre/ style of the book and that she embodied the characters well. Her female voices were immersive and it felt like I was with the characters along the way.
This story isn't really a standout piece in any major way, as it felt like a story I have read before many times. I did like the authors spin on it with the famous F1 Racer family member being the love interest though as I thought it was a cool way to bring a twist into the story. However, a bridesmaid for hire who falls in love with someone she shouldn't under false pretenses, is pretty straight forward.
I did not like the constant references to Pop Culture. I do understand that this is set in Modern day London, and that yes, its based on real life, but having those nods into the story felt so disconnected. When I read, I do it to escape reality, not have it constantly thrown back into my face. Now this is a personal compliant as I am sure that many others might like these nods to real life, Taylor Swift Included, but for me it had me scrunching my nose.
I loved the chemistry between Jane (Elle) and Henry. I thought that Jane's spitfire worked perfectly against a man who is used to getting what he wants.... and he wants her. Their back and forth of a will-they-won't-they was so cute and despite knowing it was going to happen, I did root for them when they finally came together.... Until the freaking Miscommunication moment. Look, I get that this entire plot is somewhat of a giant miscommunication trope but people really need to learn how to have a five minute conversation.
The audiobook is really quick! I had it finished in 3 hours in 2x speed so it would be done in 6ish hours at regular speed! Perfect for a day spent cleaning with a cute rom-com in the background!
I think that this book would have been better with a duet Narration instead of just a female narrator, but I did think that this was handled very well. I think the narrator was a great pick for the genre/ style of the book and that she embodied the characters well. Her female voices were immersive and it felt like I was with the characters along the way.
This story isn't really a standout piece in any major way, as it felt like a story I have read before many times. I did like the authors spin on it with the famous F1 Racer family member being the love interest though as I thought it was a cool way to bring a twist into the story. However, a bridesmaid for hire who falls in love with someone she shouldn't under false pretenses, is pretty straight forward.
I did not like the constant references to Pop Culture. I do understand that this is set in Modern day London, and that yes, its based on real life, but having those nods into the story felt so disconnected. When I read, I do it to escape reality, not have it constantly thrown back into my face. Now this is a personal compliant as I am sure that many others might like these nods to real life, Taylor Swift Included, but for me it had me scrunching my nose.
I loved the chemistry between Jane (Elle) and Henry. I thought that Jane's spitfire worked perfectly against a man who is used to getting what he wants.... and he wants her. Their back and forth of a will-they-won't-they was so cute and despite knowing it was going to happen, I did root for them when they finally came together.... Until the freaking Miscommunication moment. Look, I get that this entire plot is somewhat of a giant miscommunication trope but people really need to learn how to have a five minute conversation.
The audiobook is really quick! I had it finished in 3 hours in 2x speed so it would be done in 6ish hours at regular speed! Perfect for a day spent cleaning with a cute rom-com in the background!