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A review by booksheenanigans
The Wedding Date Disaster by Kate Mathieson
2.0
1.5 Stars
This book was an absolute miss for me. While the synopsis was intriguing, the execution left much to be desired.
Gemma, the FMC, was a frustrating lead and a doormat who allowed herself to be belittled and controlled by her family. My goodness she annoying the crap out of me. Her lack of assertiveness made it hard to root for her. Ben, the MMC. on the other hand, was barely likable. Their relationship lacked chemistry, and their interactions felt forced and uninspired.
Spoiler alert: There was cheating. Yes, kissing someone who isn’t your partner is cheating, no matter how it’s framed. This element was a dealbreaker for me and completely derailed whatever remaining investment I had in their romance.
The book had several tropes I typically enjoy, but they were mishandled, failing to make the story enjoyable. Once I saw it being marketed to fans of The Spanish Love Deception and The Love Hypothesis, I should have known it wasn’t for me. Lesson learned.
If you’re drawn to the tropes and don’t mind some questionable character decisions, you might enjoy this. But if you’re looking for well-developed characters and a believable romance, you may want to skip it.
This book was an absolute miss for me. While the synopsis was intriguing, the execution left much to be desired.
Gemma, the FMC, was a frustrating lead and a doormat who allowed herself to be belittled and controlled by her family. My goodness she annoying the crap out of me. Her lack of assertiveness made it hard to root for her. Ben, the MMC. on the other hand, was barely likable. Their relationship lacked chemistry, and their interactions felt forced and uninspired.
Spoiler alert: There was cheating. Yes, kissing someone who isn’t your partner is cheating, no matter how it’s framed. This element was a dealbreaker for me and completely derailed whatever remaining investment I had in their romance.
The book had several tropes I typically enjoy, but they were mishandled, failing to make the story enjoyable. Once I saw it being marketed to fans of The Spanish Love Deception and The Love Hypothesis, I should have known it wasn’t for me. Lesson learned.
If you’re drawn to the tropes and don’t mind some questionable character decisions, you might enjoy this. But if you’re looking for well-developed characters and a believable romance, you may want to skip it.