A review by chaimasg93
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

emotional inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is a tough one for me because while I did really enjoy it and cried my eyes out upon finishing it I still think it fell short in so many aspects. I loved the characters and cared for them immensely because I saw myself in both of them; I just wish we'd spent more time watching them develop a deeply emotional connection rather than sexual. I understand Khai's difficulty with managing his feelings but it would've been nice to have them sit together more communicate and get to know one another I appreciated those scenes so much it was a bit jarring having the main guy think about fucking her almost every time it switched povs. All that being said it was still a great and heart touching story that I think had the potential to be something special to me at least.