A fun, lighthearted read set in the UK with that particular brand of humor that I love. After insane heartbreak Freya is tasked with picking herself up over the course of a serious of ridiculous tasks during a year of weddings. Fairly predictable but still fun and I am so happy that Freya was shown to be strong enough to not put up with a gas-lighting ex and to learn from the entire experience that heartbreak is not the end of life.

The opening of "Where are the peacocks" was brilliant and I was so excited to read this. It starts with a bang, as Matthew breaks up with Freya in a broom closet the day before their wedding. He heads back to their shared flat after 12 years together, and he moves out. Freya goes home a week later (after spending it wallowing with walnuts from her dad) and sees he has taken the beloved house plant, so Freya goes to Matthew's parents' house to find him and get the house plant back. When he comes out to the porch, she actually KICKS him and drives off. This is not okay, and I stopped reading. The book really reads as immature and childish. Rather than accepting Matthew wants to break up and trying to build a life, she talks about how he's going to see the error of his ways and want to get back together. She's awful and selfish, and it's no wonder he ended things.

3-4 stars for target.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

This story was extremely cute and refreshing. Watching Freya come into herself as a person after Matthew with her friends by letting loose was so much fun. Would definitely recommend!

3.5 Stars

This was such a charming read filled with quirky characters. I felt like this was more of a book about Freya’s journey and dealing with heartbreak after her fiancé breaks up with her one day prior to the wedding than a romance read. It was a feel-good story of Freya navigating her new status as single during “wedding season” along with her two best friends. I adored Freya’s relationship with her friends and there were some laugh out loud moments. There also was a sprinkle of romance. If you’re looking for a sweet book that will put a smile on your face, check this on out!

In "The Wedding Season," Katy Birchall crafts a journey through eight weddings, each serving as a milestone in our heroine Freya's path from being jilted at the first wedding to finding healing by the last. Supported by her loyal friends, Ruby and Leo, Freya navigates through the chaos of wedding ceremonies and receptions, armed with a list of outrageous challenges designed to distract her from her pain. While the romantic aspect of the story is charming, Birchall deftly explores deeper themes of self-discovery and resilience, adding depth to the narrative. Readers will find themselves rooting for Freya as she navigates the ups and downs of love and life, ultimately discovering that the road to happiness is full of unexpected twists and turns.

Overall, "The Wedding Season" is a delightful romp through love, laughter, and self-discovery. With its engaging plot, lovable characters, and witty prose, this novel is sure to leave readers with a smile on their faces and a warm feeling in their hearts. Whether you're a fan of romantic comedies or simply in need of a feel-good read, Katy Birchall's latest offering is not to be missed.

Disclosure: I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I keep coming back to this one but it has not been my favorite read. I wanted to love it so badly with the premise and the promise of a hilarious rom com. I think it was cute and fairly breezy but not in line with the expectations I had going in. I would check the author out again.

This was such a cute book! All the characters were fun and there wasn't one you weren't rooting for!

I loved the strong female friends group and the relationship Freya had with her mom. Her mom owned up to her mistakes when Freya was a child and that is healing for any kid to hear. I wish my mom and I could have that very conversation.

I also really enjoyed the book showing that it's okay to be alone. As long as you have loved ones you can rely on, it's okay to be single and enjoy who you are.

This is a really sweet room set at weddings. The banter is plentiful and the characters are ones that you could root for. It’s a cute, entertaining book.

This was super cute ! My first book by Katy Birchall and I'll definitely read more.

I think more than anything, I loved the friendships in this book. Freyas friends are so supportive through everything, especially Ruby and Leo. I loved how things started with her and Jamie and the progression of hating eachother, to being friends and then naturally realizing how they truly feel.

I felt so bad for Freya. I can't imagine being blindsided by your partner and getting left the day before your wedding. But the way her friends supported her and created The Wedding Season ended up creating so much growth for her, the perfect excuses to get our of her comfort zones and discover herself after being with someone 12 years.

I also liked and related to her relationship with her mom. Some things can happen in your childhood that stick with you for years and affect your relationship with parents. But until her mom would own up and recognize these faults, freya couldn't forgive her.

This was a super cute, easy read ! I normally don't live UK narrators, but I actually really enjoyed this one on audio, flipping back and forth between the physical copy and audio.

Freya is finally getting matured to her boyfriend of 12 years. The day before her wedding, her fiance breaks up with her. Her girlfriend band so around her and give her goals fire making it through the wedding season. She has 7 weddings to get through. She is agreed to do something spontaneous for each wedding and is assigned tasks for each one.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and Net Galley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fun tale of getting through the wedding season on your own. After her own heartbreak Freya must attend seven weddings alone over the summer after being left at the alter.

Very well written book. Really enjoyed this author, would definitely read more by this author and recommend on my book IG

I am going to be honest and say I just do not think this author is for me. I didn't love the first book in the series so I was hoping I would connect to this one more but I just didn't. It did not capture my attention as much as I wish it did. But I would still very much recommend this to others.

This was my first Katy Birchall book and I thought it was just alright. The characters weren't anything spectacular and I was expecting it to be a bit more funny based on the blurb. Overall it kept my attention mostly but was just an average read for me. Nothing exciting.

4.5 stars. Katy Birchall crafts a book in a way that really works for me. I originally got this from NetGalley but didn't read it right away-I ended up listening to the audio from my library instead. The narrator was great. It's a rom-com about Freya, and her fiance breaks off their relationship on the eve of their wedding. To help her get through the next several months, when she has several weddings to attend, her best friends create a wedding season survival plan. The story has lots of humor and heart. Like most rom-coms, the characters aren't super well developed, but that's not what I expect in this genre so it doesn't bother me in the slightest. The main characters, though, each had a unique voice and played an important role in the arc of the story - nothing felt unnecessary or like it was just thrown in for good measure. This is the second of this author's books that I've read (the other being her 2023 release The Last Word), and I'll definitely read more from her. Loved it!

I have received this arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Wedding Season was hilarious and kept me laughing the entire book. Sure, in the beginning it was a little sad but man - it got better. Freya has one thing going for her and that's when Matthew, her fiancé, breaks up with her a day before their wedding. Which, surely, you are wondering why I'm even saying this?!? Just know that it's one hundred precent true and the best thing to ever happen (to her).

She grows so much with the help from her friends, family and someone new along the way. Oh man, I loved the romance that was brewing between them because of the freaking banter. Plus, they could be so awkwardly adorable too. They were becoming friends and then the best of friends. It was a beautiful romance and I'm so happy with how things ended.

If Freya can get through the wedding season challenge, falling in love with someone new, and create a beautiful wedding toast to feet - then I think we can all do anything we set our mind to. So happy that I got the chance to dive into this and will need a new romcom by Katy ASAP!

"The Wedding Season" by Katy Birchall is a book about love, life and discovery along with some humor. Freya has her world turned upside down when he wedding to her long time boyfriend is called off. With the help of her friends and their elaborate challenges, Freya herself is able to get through wedding season. Freya learns to love herself and with the help of friends and family is able to get through the trauma. I really enjoyed this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press.

Such a cute story. I loved all the characters. Ruby and Leo were amazing and really had me routing for them more than Freya and Jamie. I have come to adore this author's works and seek them out because she writes people that I can see myself being friends with.

The cover of the book really drew me in and I am glad it did because this book was a whirlwind of fun and all the feels.

Fun! I'm a fan of Katy Birchall's wedding-themed books. They're a great little escape. The Wedding Season was bittersweet and sad at times, while at the same time being charming and funny throughout.