Bad Luck Bridesmaid
Bad Luck Bridesmaid is a humorous and unconventional debut romcom with a witty and very unconventional heroine.
Synopsis: It’s official: Zoey Marks is the cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. Ten years, three empire waist dresses, and ZERO brides have walked down the aisle.
After strike three, Zoey is left wondering if her own ambivalence towards marriage has rubbed off on those she loves. And when her building distrust of matrimony culminates in turning down a proposal from her perfect All-American boyfriend, Rylan Harper III, she and Rylan are both left heartbroken, leaving Zoey to wonder: what is it exactly about tying the knot that makes her want to run in the opposite direction?
Enter Hannah Green: Zoey’s best friend, who announces that she’s marrying a guy she just met (cue eye roll). At a castle. In gorgeous, romantic Ireland, where Rylan will be in attendance, and Zoey will be a bridesmaid. It’ll be fine.
Okay, the woman definition of fine (NOT FINE).
Determined to turn her luck around, Zoey accepts her role and vows to get Hannah down the aisle—all the while praying her best friend’s wedded bliss will allow her to embrace marriage and get Rylan back.
But as the weekend goes on, Zoey is plagued with more questions than answers. Can you be a free spirit, yet still want a certain future? Can you have love and be loved on your terms? And how DO you wrangle a bossy falcon into doing your bidding?
What appealed to you the most in this story?
I really enjoyed the parts dealing with friendships and mother-daughter relationships.
How did you feel about Zoey’s character?
Okay…I really really wanted to like her, but she was just so darn unlikeable throughout the story, and I couldn’t connect or relate with her at all. Personally, I did not like the way she would hurt people while determined to live life her own way. She really was downright cruel to an absolutely wonderful guy. I also could not get on board with her being so successful with her career while making multiple bad decisions in her own personal life.
If you have issues with the f-word, please note that it is used frequently in this story.
How was the romance?
The leading man was just so amazing and wonderful, but Zoey was just horrible.
How was the pace?
This was a steady paced story. I did get a bit bored with Zoey spending the majority of the story trying to figure out how she ultimately feels about marriage after declaring that she will stay single for her lifetime.
Do you recommend this book?
I know there are readers out there who will truly enjoy this book. However, I just could not connect with the plot or mean and selfish main character.
Thank you to St. Martins and NetGalley for a gifted e-book in exchange for an honest review.
