Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Alison Rose Greenberg
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Zoey Marks is a cursed Bridesmaid. Ten years, three dresses, and zero brides have walked down the aisle. Now her best friend is getting married, and Zoey has to determine if she believes in marriage or if this wedding is also doomed.
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I read another book by this author that I didn’t really enjoy and so I was a little skeptical going into Bad Luck Bridesmaid.
I am happy to report that I really enjoyed Zoey’s story.
The first half was a lot of background and build up to the real story, which is BFF Hannah’s destination wedding.

The second half of the book is where the story really shone. Also there were some hilariously unbelievable scenes (falconry, anyone?). I face-palmed a couple of times at Zoey, but I really loved how it ended.
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Be aware that this isn’t a romance novel, but more of a contemporary fiction. So don’t expect a romcom.

I loved this book! It's a fun, quick, great read. Alison Rose Greenberg did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I would highly recommend it!

I really tried to enjoy this book but just could not get into the story. The premise sounded very interesting but the characters just didn't appeal to me.

I read this and forgot to review it! This was a fun, quick read. It took me a little bit to get into it, but I'm glad I stuck with it. I'll watch for more from this author to see how she develops as a writer.

I gave the rating I did because I think I had somewhat higher expectations for this one because of the description. I love wedding related books especially ones with telling of weddings from bridesmaids point of view. They always are funny.

I think this missed for me because of the characters. The main character, Zoey, I think was a little too self obsorbed and pessimistic in my opinion. I was hoping this would venture more into romantic comedy and it was more of a chick lit .The growth of Zoey was a good thing however and I liked that we got to see that.

I think I have a hard time with characters being int heir 30s and being “immature” and I think for me that was my only issue with Zoey.

The writing was amazing though, and the storyline was cute. There were some steamy and funny parts that made the book really fun.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for giving me a free eARC of this book to read in exchange for my review!

Title: "Bad Luck Bridesmaid" by Alison Rose Greenberg - Unfinished and Unengaging

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

I had the opportunity to read an advanced reader copy of "Bad Luck Bridesmaid" by Alison Rose Greenberg, but regrettably, I was unable to finish this book.

The novel begins with the promise of an entertaining and relatable story, centering around the ups and downs of being a bridesmaid, a role many readers can identify with. Unfortunately, the execution of the narrative did not maintain my interest.

The characters felt one-dimensional, and their interactions lacked depth and authenticity. The protagonist, Jane, was challenging to connect with, and her experiences as a bridesmaid felt clichéd and predictable.

The writing style, while accessible, didn't manage to engage me or hold my attention. The humor in the book often fell flat, and the pacing felt uneven, making it difficult to become invested in the story.

As much as I wanted to enjoy "Bad Luck Bridesmaid," I found myself unable to connect with the characters and the plot, which led to my decision to not finish the book.

While it's possible that other readers may find this story more appealing, I personally found it unengaging and failed to complete it.

I appreciate the opportunity provided by NetGalley and the publisher to access this advanced reader copy, even though my reading experience was ultimately unsatisfactory.

Zoey finds herself a bridesmaid often, however in her experience the brides never make it down the aisle. With finding herself as the common denominator and bad luck, she looks at marriage and relationships differently. I found myself laughing frequently while reading this story and at times, cringing along with Zoey's antics. Zoey is on the precipice of what her future will or will not look like while those around her are moving forward with their own futures, but throughout it all, she stays true to herself. I enjoyed this story, it was a great quick read! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for a gifted copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

I probably should have DNF’d this way sooner than I did but the synopsis sounded like something I should have loved.
The MC was miserable and I just couldn’t handle her deep hatred toward marriages. It seemed so unrealistic and frankly was irritating

"Bad Luck Bridesmaid" is an adorable and hilarious rom-com! The story revolves around Jane, who has the worst luck as a bridesmaid, and it's so relatable! I couldn't stop laughing at all the crazy mishaps she gets into while trying to make her best friend's wedding perfect. The characters are super fun and the romantic tension between Jane and the best man had my heart fluttering. It's like a feel-good movie in book form! If you're into laugh-out-loud moments and sweet romance, "Bad Luck Bridesmaid" is the perfect pick for a fun and heartwarming read! 💐💕😂

I really enjoyed this one! I'm a huge fan of weddings and have been a bridesmaid in a few. While I don't have a horrible track record like Zoey does, I could really see how that would make her resistant to marriage herself. Enter Rylan. He's perfect in every way, but Zoey just can't take the next step. I will say, the miscommunication in the book bothered me and I wish they would have both communicated better, but overall I thought the story was well done. The writing was a mix between serious and comical and I appreciated all of the pop culture references. I'll also never look at a falcon the same way again. #iykyk. I definitely look forward to reading more from Alison Rose Greenberg!

Nope. This was not the book for me.

Thankfully this book was fairly short so I managed to push through it, but I do wish I just DNF'd it. I hated the main character & could not relate to her at all. The story also seemed pointless, I won't go into details because of spoilers but yea... it seemed unnecessary.

This book wasn't for me. One reason is that I hate when women speak more like men. Zoe was so crude that for me its unbelievable. She was also immature and unlikable. The whole book felt to contrived.

When you read a wedding romance, always wonder what the bridesmaids are thinking. In this case, she’s very interesting and her story is the one I want to read. It’s a clever and cute book.

The synopsis looked like this could be a really cute read. I guess it could have been, but there was so much foul language. I wish the author had been more creative and used other words instead of the "f" word constantly - it lost it's impact and meaning ( if there was any meaning ).

Zoey is the main character and it is all about her - she is the most self centered main character I think I have ever read. She even talks about herself. Zoey even wants to make sure her best friend ends up married just so Zoey feels better about marriage - not so her friend will be happy.

This was way too steamy for me and cheating is not sexy or enjoyable to read.

The ending was my favorite part, although I felt like there was no progress made by the main character - she was exactly where she was in the beginning. No spoilers - it just was not traditional.

I couldn't really get into this one. I DNFed about halfway with no investment in the characters or to what was happening. Not for me.

*Thank you @stmartinspress for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

Okay, I adored this book. I know I am forever late in reviewing, but this was so funny and just overall so so enjoyable.

Listen, Zoey was complicated, but so so realistic, and I adored her. And her adventures in Ireland were so funny to follow along with. Was she a little self-centered and overly superstitious, yes? But I also absolutely loved the fact that she was a difficult heroine, who didn't ascribe to the traditional female character. She was unequivocally herself.

Overall, this was a fantastic book and I look forward to seeing what else the author does.

This was such a cute but also a deep read at the same time. I was expecting full on romcom but it was so much more than that. I loved Zoey's story about why she doesn't have luck in relationships and then feels she brings that to the relationships around her. I really enjoyed the talk of self sabotage because I feel like that is so relatable and realistic, something that we all tend to do. I love how she stood up for herself and didn't let herself get pushed into marriage just because it was what her partner wanted. She really stood her ground and held her independance. I didn't know what to expect from the ending and kept changing my mind as I read. Something that did bother me though was that she held back how she felt about her being bad luck to her best friend Hannah. They talk about how close they are and tell eachother everyhting and just know the other person so well, so I didn't understand why she wouldn't just talk to her about that.

I listened to this on audio and really enjoyed it !

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy for an honest review. All thoughts are my own. Zoey has been a bridesmaid three times and all three times the bride did not go through with the wedding. She believes she is bad luck and also has reservations on long term commitments and getting married herself. If you are looking for Zoey to grow in the book and have a happily ever after moment this book is not for you.

Going in I thought this was a romance, but alas it was not. It's chick-lit and comedic. Zoey is the bad luck bridesmaid, having been a bridesmaid in three weddings that didn't really happen. It's a story of self discovery and what the act of marriage means for Zoey.

Zoey is kind of crass and bit judgmental but it does move the story along. I was a bit disappointed that this wasn't a romance based on the illustrated cover it looks like it would be. There is no HEA in romance or rom-com so I was left a bit meh at the end.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the early reader copy.