Okay, now, so I don’t usually ‘do’ chick lits and rom coms, not really my bag ,but when you get sent a delicious, uncorrected proof from a generous publisher it’s rude not to read it, right? So I did. And overall I enjoyed it. It’s fluffy entertainment. and I did laugh out loud at some bits. I found the writer’s wit infectious.
The narrative hurries along at a cracking pace so it’s a light and easy read with some well defined characters and a plot line that is predictable to a degree but that’s part of the fun. The main character, Sophie, is a professional bridesmaid, supporting the bride and organising much of the wedding/hen night which is where a lot of the humour derives particularly from some of the message/email exchanges. The main thrust of the story revolves around a potentially lucrative, but difficult, bridesmaiding assignment. Difficult because the bride is less than cooperative, and - has an attractive older brother. She also puts the ‘P’ in posh. But the story throws up some considerations of weddings in general and friendship between women. And as it is chick lit the ‘love’ word is never far from our consciousness.
It’s a feel good book ultimately and in these current times we’re living through it’s as good a shot in the arm as the corona virus vaccine itself.
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