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The Wedding People
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Phoebe. Her life is a mess. I won’t give you the details so you can discover for yourself, but she’s had enough. She can’t take it anymore
* don’t read the synopsis and think this is a depressing read. I promise you it is not. It’s joyful and life-affirming.
Phoebe goes to the swanky Inn in Newport RI, the Inn she expected to visit with her husband.
Things don’t quite go as Phoebe intended. Turns out she won’t have a final blow-out splurge before departing this world. Instead she’s the only guest at the Inn who is not part of the wedding party and she can’t even get room service for a final meal.
Lila, the bride, isn’t thrilled that Phoebe may ruin her wedding and has a heart-to-heart with her. She has no boundaries and is disarmingly honest. Which makes her completely endearing.
Phoebe suddenly finds herself caught up in the wedding people, the wedding party that are at the inn for a week long celebration prior to Lila’s OTT nuptials.
I won’t ruin the fun but I’ll say this was completely delightful! It was fabulous and completely entertaining with plenty of humor & heart. The dialogue was snappy & witty. And not to be maudlin, but the overriding message was wise and tender and wonderful.
The characters were all delightful. 100% refreshingly funny and tender.
Don’t miss this one. A 5+ star read!! I loved everything about this story and was sad when it ended. It’s a rare book that completely captivates me the way this book did.
* I received a digital review copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own
* don’t read the synopsis and think this is a depressing read. I promise you it is not. It’s joyful and life-affirming.
Phoebe goes to the swanky Inn in Newport RI, the Inn she expected to visit with her husband.
Things don’t quite go as Phoebe intended. Turns out she won’t have a final blow-out splurge before departing this world. Instead she’s the only guest at the Inn who is not part of the wedding party and she can’t even get room service for a final meal.
Lila, the bride, isn’t thrilled that Phoebe may ruin her wedding and has a heart-to-heart with her. She has no boundaries and is disarmingly honest. Which makes her completely endearing.
Phoebe suddenly finds herself caught up in the wedding people, the wedding party that are at the inn for a week long celebration prior to Lila’s OTT nuptials.
I won’t ruin the fun but I’ll say this was completely delightful! It was fabulous and completely entertaining with plenty of humor & heart. The dialogue was snappy & witty. And not to be maudlin, but the overriding message was wise and tender and wonderful.
The characters were all delightful. 100% refreshingly funny and tender.
Don’t miss this one. A 5+ star read!! I loved everything about this story and was sad when it ended. It’s a rare book that completely captivates me the way this book did.
* I received a digital review copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own
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July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024
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July 24, 2024
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July 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024 05:20PM
Terrific review, Jan. I hope I come across it.
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I always enjoy your reviews, Jan! I even gave you a shoutout in my review of The Husbands a few moments ago, haha. I don’t always dislike the same books as you, but I find I enjoy most (if not all) the books you give 5 stars. This will be in my August BOTM box!
So glad you loved this one too! Wonderful review! 💖
Bianca wrote: "Terrific review, Jan. I hope I come across it."Thanks Bianca! I hope you do, I think it's one you'd enjoy.
Korey wrote: "I always enjoy your reviews, Jan! I even gave you a shoutout in my review of The Husbands a few moments ago, haha. I don’t always dislike the same books as you, but I find I enjoy most (if not all)..."aww...thanks Korey! I just found your review of THE HUSBANDS...glad you enjoyed it too.
It would be a boring world if we all enjoyed the same books, right? I'll look forward to your thoughts if you read this one!
Jayme wrote: "So glad you loved this one too! Wonderful review! 💖"yay...wasn't it wonderful? So delightful. Thanks Jayme
So glad you enjoyed this one along with me! Terrific synopsis! :-)
Wow! Can’t wait to read this. Wonderful review Jan!
So many great reviews for this one now yours. I think I need to read this one!
I agree, what a fantastic book!
Your review makes me smile, Jan, as your enjoyment of this novel really comes through! Snappy and witty dialogue usually makes for a fun reading experience.
Everyone seems to love this one! Lovely review Jan!
I love how the tables are turned on everyone, especially an extremely depressed woman. Fabulous review, Jan!
I will not miss it 😁 Outstanding review, Jan. 💛
*TUDOR^QUEEN* wrote: "So glad you enjoyed this one along with me! Terrific synopsis! :-)"Thanks TQ, I'm delighted we both loved this one!
Lindsay L wrote: "Wow! Can’t wait to read this. Wonderful review Jan!"I can't wait to see what you think! Thanks Lindsay!
Canadian Jen wrote: "So many great reviews for this one now yours. I think I need to read this one!"All the great reviews are well-deserved. I hope you enjoy!
Melissa (Trying to Catch Up) wrote: "I agree, what a fantastic book!"yay, for a 5 star read for both of us! Thanks Melissa!
Jenna wrote: "Your review makes me smile, Jan, as your enjoyment of this novel really comes through! Snappy and witty dialogue usually makes for a fun reading experience."Thanks so much Jenna, it's often a challenge to put into words just how a book affects you :)
Southern Lady Reads (Crazy Busy-Will Catch Up!) wrote: "Everyone seems to love this one! Lovely review Jan!"The hype is well-deserved SLR! Thanks!
MarilynW wrote: "I love how the tables are turned on everyone, especially an extremely depressed woman. Fabulous review, Jan!"yes!! Just wonderful! I'm glad we both loved it Marilyn!
NZLisaM wrote: "I will not miss it 😁 Outstanding review, Jan. 💛"yay...I'm so glad. Enjoy Lisa!
Terrific review, Jan! So glad that this was a winner for you! I just ordered this book for my August BOTM choice, and I cannot wait to read it! :)
Rachel wrote: "Terrific review, Jan! So glad that this was a winner for you! I just ordered this book for my August BOTM choice, and I cannot wait to read it! :)"Great choice Rachel, I can't wait to hear what you think of it! I hope you love it too ❤️
Glad this was such a hit for you, Jan.
Barbara wrote: "Glad this was such a hit for you, Jan."Thanks Barbara!
Beautiful review, Jan! If I wasn't sure about reading it before, you've definitely convinced me I need to now! 💗
Wonderful review, Jan! This was a good one!
Sounds great fun and I'm delighted you had such fun with it. Wonderful review, Jan.
It's a real treat when you are sad when a book ends! Fabulous review, Jan. So glad that you enjoyed this one.
Kat wrote: "Beautiful review, Jan! If I wasn't sure about reading it before, you've definitely convinced me I need to now! 💗"yay, I hope you love it too. Thanks Kat
theoverbookedbibliophile (recovering from an arm wrote: "Wonderful review, Jan! This was a good one!"It was, glad to see you enjoyed it too!
Peter wrote: "Sounds great fun and I'm delighted you had such fun with it. Wonderful review, Jan."Thanks Peter, I appreciate it!
Jayne wrote: "It's a real treat when you are sad when a book ends! Fabulous review, Jan. So glad that you enjoyed this one."It was a surprise how much I loved it - it will be one of my favorites of the year Thanks Jayne
Wonderful review of a truly special book, Jan!
Cassie wrote: "Wonderful review of a truly special book, Jan!"Thanks Cassie, but your review was so beautifully written I should have just linked to yours!
One Wedding and a Funeral, perhaps?Fab review, Jan!
Kevin wrote: "One Wedding and a Funeral, perhaps?Fab review, Jan!"
well, that was the plan lol
Thanks Kevin!
Fabulous review, Jan!!now I’m adding instead of removing a book!! 😝
Lori wrote: "Fabulous review, Jan!!now I’m adding instead of removing a book!! 😝"yay...sorry to add to the mountainous tbr but you won't be sorry! Thanks Lori!
Wasn't it fantastic?? So glad to see you loved it too! Fantastic review Jan!
Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Wasn't it fantastic?? So glad to see you loved it too! Fantastic review Jan!"YES!! So glad this was a winner for both of us. Thanks Kim!
Loved your review, Jan! I can't wait to check this out :) <3
Wonderful review Jan, I just finished this book and getting my thoughts together.
Oh you did like h the is one. Fabulous review Jan
Deanna wrote: "Loved your review, Jan! I can't wait to check this out :) <3"Thanks Deanna!
Maureen wrote: "Wonderful review Jan, I just finished this book and getting my thoughts together."Yay, I'm glad you loved it too!
Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up wrote: "Oh you did like h the is one. Fabulous review Jan"Thanks Margaret!
So glad you loved this one too, Jan!
Your review is accurate!! I loved this one too!
