The Good Bride. Is a fast paced story filled with many surprises. I really enjoyed it and can definitely recommend buying a copy..

Many thanks fir my gifted copy

The synopsis of this one was good but sadly the execution was just okay. There were a lot of characters to keep track of and it was a lot slower than I usually like my thrillers to be. I'm sure there will be plenty of others that love this book though so don't let my review put you off. The writing was good. I would definitely try something else by this author.

The Good Bride was too slow for my liking. There are lots of characters and it took awhile to get all the characters straight. The characters aren't memoriable and the the major plot reveals weren't exciting.

Great book cover though! Thanks for the ARC

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the privilege of reading and reviewing this book. All opinions are completely my own and in my own words.

I really enjoyed the pace and writing of The Good Bride. The entire story flows seamlessly through the drama and surprises build around Ruth's and Theo's wedding. Lots of twists and character development that keeps you on your toes
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Sorry this one doesn't work for me. I don't understand what's going on in the story to many characters. I don't like the stories with too many characters and stories in a story.. thanx netgalley for approving my request.

I didn’t really enjoy this book. Too many characters and it took too long to get anywhere. Thank you to NetGalley for letting me read this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

I had to DNF this as it seemed to drag so much that I just wasn't super interested in it. I appreciate getting the opportunity to read but the writing style and storyline just wasn't for me.

The Good Bride is a family drama that focuses on the aftermath of a disastrous wedding weekend. Ruth wants nothing more than to finally marry her loving fiancée. After a horrific storm forced her to change her initial plans, Ruth would be perfectly happy with a small, intimate wedding. However, her overbearing and social media obsessed sister has other plans. Now, Ruth's wedding is going to be a large spectacle with everyone from the mayor to her estranged father attending. Then, on the night of the rehearsal dinner, gunshots ring through the air and a guest disappears. Once again, Ruth is forced to postpone her special day.

The Good Bride isn't really a thriller; rather, it is a slow-paced family drama. The story is told through multiple POVs, several of which felt unnecessary. There were quite a few subplots that didn't connect with the overall story and were also not concluded. For example, Kayla's backstory and relations with the sisters did not add to the overall plot. In fact, I felt that her whole character and drama detracted from Ruth's story. The book just did not flow. The pacing was definitely off, and the characters were all underdeveloped. I struggled to finish this book.

Sinopsis e español:

La boda del año se vuelve desastrosa en este retorcido drama familiar lleno de mentiras y traiciones, perfecto para los fanáticos de Laura Dave, Lucy Foley y Ruth Ware.

Un año después de un huracán devastador, la futura novia Ruth Bancroft se casa con su novio perfecto en un pintoresco pueblo pesquero en la Costa del Golfo. El fin de semana está cuidadosamente organizado, con exhibiciones de pompa y magia en las redes sociales destinadas a promover un área que aún lucha por reconstruirse, así como para volver a unir a la familia separada de Ruth.

Sin embargo, como suelen suceder con las buenas intenciones, este camino hacia la boda es un infierno y está pavimentado con complicaciones. Con las tensiones en aumento entre la familia y el cortejo nupcial, salen a la luz secretos enterrados durante mucho tiempo y comienzan a volar acusaciones. Las cosas se salen oficialmente de control cuando la cena de ensayo frente al mar se ve sacudida por una serie de disparos y un invitado de alto perfil desaparece. A medida que avanza la investigación, resulta que todos tienen algo que ocultar.




Reseña:
3.5⭐️

Este libro tiene:

Drama familiar
Misterio
¿Asesinato o una simple desaparición?
Amor
Diferentes POVs


Teng3i que decir que me llamó la atención porque pensé que se centraría más en la parte del misterio que del drama familiar, pero a pesar de todo fue entretenido

This was a fast read but I got confused at the start with all the different names of the sisters and family that were just thrown at you that it took me a while to figure out who was the bride and what was going on. I don’t really like when every chapter starts with the name of the character but once I figured out who everyone was it made more sense. The mystery was interesting until the reveal and then it was kind of anticlimactic.

Thanks to Crooked Lane Books and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

Sinopsis en español:


La boda del año se vuelve desastrosa en este drama familiar retorcido lleno de mentiras y traiciones, perfecto para los fans de Laura Dave, Lucy Foley y Ruth Ware.

Un año después de un huracán devastador, la futura novia Ruth Bancroft se casa con su novio perfecto en un pintoresco pueblo pesquero en la costa del Golfo. El fin de semana está cuidadosamente seleccionado, con las exhibiciones de pompa y magia de las redes sociales destinadas a promover un área que todavía lucha por reconstruir, así como a reunir a la familia separada de Ruth.

Sin embargo, como suelen ir las buenas intenciones, este camino hacia el wed es un infierno y está lleno de complicaciones. Con el aumento de las tensiones entre la familia y la fiesta nupcial, los secretos enterrados durante mucho tiempo salen a la luz y las acusaciones comienzan a volar. Las cosas se salen oficialmente de control cuando la cena de ensayo frente al mar es sacudida por una serie de disparos y un invitado de alto perfil desaparece. A medida que la investigación comienza, resulta que todos tienen algo que ocultar..



Reseña:

3.5⭐️

Pensé que sería un libro de misterio, sin embargo, terminó siendo una historia sobre drama familiar. Me decepcionó un poco al principio, pero como era entretenido no tuve problemas al final.

Es narrado por diferentes puntos de vistas por lo que se puede obtener una perspectiva más amplia de la historia, de la relación familiar y de los personajes.

This book was just a little slow for me. Since this was told by multiple pov's I found it hard to keep track of all the characters and found myself having a break and putting it down. I liked it but I couldnt say I loved it.

Read about family and modern relationships in this upcoming book with main focus on sisters.

The writing Is rather quite accessible however the pace is slow. So please do not expect a fast paced thrilling read.

Try to know the dynamics between the characters if you are picking up this book. Take it slow to enjoy it.

Thank you, CROOKED LANE BOOKS, for the ARC.

This book is essentially a family drama that explores the complicated relationships within the Bancroft family as they prepare for Ruth's wedding to Teo in a small fishing village. The story is told through different characters' perspectives, revealing the dysfunction and tensions within the family.

The arrival of Ruth's estranged father and the emergence of mysterious anonymous notes add layers of tension to the already strained family dynamics. Secrets and lies simmer beneath the surface, threatening to unravel the seemingly joyous occasion.

The premise of the book intrigued me, but I found myself struggling to fully engage with the narrative. The focus on character development over action resulted in a slower pace that only picked up towards the latter part of the book. Despite this, the exploration of themes such as messy family relationships, betrayal, and human fallibility kept me invested in the unfolding drama.

What was supposed to be the wedding of the year goes horribly wrong with secrets revealed, a missing guest, gun shots, and family drama. As the investigation into the missing guest continues, it turns out that everyone has something to hide

The dysfunctional Bancroft family has gathered for the wedding of Ruth and Teo. The story is character driven and told from each of the sisters’s view points. This makes a slow start to the book. The mystery doesn’t take place until the half way point but there is lots of family drama and secrets that unfold before that point. There were some surprises along the way. A good beach read that I enjoyed. Give it a read and stick with thru the slower start and build up!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book.

Oh wow!!! I did not see that plot twist coming!!! This was a first for me by this author but will not be my last! Such a good story!

The perfect slump book for me. Just what I needed. The perfect mix of suspense and keep you on the edge with page turning and engaging.

I really wanted to like The Good Bride- the description was engaging and suspenseful, but, unfortunately, the story didn’t deliver for me. I found this story more of a ‘Days of Our Lives’-esque family drama with a side narrative about the social media ethical complexities, more than a thriller. I found the plot slow to develop or go anywhere, and coupled with too many characters (unlikable characters, at that) made it difficult to finish. I also don’t understand the title and how it ties to the story line?

"All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way" (Tolstoy). This sums up the book perfectly. "The Good Bride" by Jen Marie Wiggins is a slow-burn family drama told from multiple POVs. I had high expectations for the book, but unfortunately, they weren't fully met.

The book follows the Bancroft family, who are as dysfunctional as they come. Bride-to-be Ruth Bancroft is marrying Teo in a quaint fishing village on the Gulf Coast, where her mother resides. Cracks in the family start to show as the wedding preparations continue.

Weddings are stressful affairs, even more so when secrets and lies bubble under the surface. The arrival of Ruth's estranged father adds to the existing tension. The plot thickens when Ruth begins receiving anonymous notes warning her that "she is next." Things come to a head when gunshots disrupt the rehearsal dinner and a guest goes missing. As secrets start spilling out, what was supposed to be a happy event quickly turns into a debacle.

The story is mostly character-driven, focusing more on the traits and emotions of the characters, with only minimal action. I liked the main characters, Ruth and Teo, although Ruth was more well-developed. The book explores themes of messy family liaisons, modern media, lies, betrayal, and fallible human nature, which I found intriguing.

While the premise intrigued me initially, I struggled to connect with the narrative. It is more of a family drama than a thriller, with not much happening until the last third of the book. Although there are some tense moments, especially towards the end, they aren't quite enough to sustain the plot's momentum. The pace was extremely slow, and I didn’t feel a sense of urgency to keep reading. The plot plods along with limited action, focusing instead on the characters and the setting. Still, there are some interesting turns toward the end.

Overall, I enjoyed the book despite its flaws. The interactions between the characters, their dynamics, and the setting were well done. I also appreciated the writing, felt invested in the characters' fates, and liked the ending. I loved that Ruth finally grew a backbone and learned to stand up for herself. Therefore, I rate the book 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it to fans of slow-burn family dramas. There was definitely drama here.