I had mixed feelings about the book due to it being based on the most unlikable chracter of the firstbook. The story follows Martha, a woman who’s often her own worst enemy, as she navigates her relationship with Oji Greenwald and her own personal growth. Martha’s character is tough to like at first. She’s insecure, manipulative, and often makes choices that are frustrating to witness. There were moments when I struggled to empathize with her, and I found the pace of the story slow at times.
That said, I’m glad I stuck with it because toward the end, Martha does show some growth. She starts to confront her flaws and begins making more thoughtful decisions, which made her more relatable and, dare I say, likable. Her journey wasn’t easy, and while the pace was slower than I would’ve liked, I appreciated how the author took time to develop her character. If you’re willing to push through the slower moments, you’ll find that Martha’s evolution is a rewarding aspect of the book.

Thanks to Netgalley and WaterBrook & Multnomah | WaterBrook for the ARC and opportunity to provide an honest review.

“A Gardin Wedding” by Rosey Lee is a captivating family drama with equal parts heart, humor, and reflection. Martha Gardin is a complex and flawed protagonist whose journey feels relatable and real. Her struggle to balance her professional success, family expectations, and personal growth is engaging, making her character both frustrating and endearing.

The dynamics between Martha and Oji Greenwald add depth to the story, especially as the challenges with Oji’s mother, Eve, escalate. The tension between family loyalty and personal boundaries is portrayed with nuance, and the resolution feels satisfying, if not entirely predictable.

Lee’s writing shines in her portrayal of relationships and the messiness of human emotions. The Gardin family’s interactions are vibrant and entertaining, making them easy to root for (or against, at times!). However, a few plot points feel slightly rushed, and I would have loved more development around the Greenwald family’s perspective.

Overall, “A Gardin Wedding” is a delightful read that tackles love, redemption, and personal growth with wit and warmth. It is perfect for fans of family-centric dramas with a touch of romance.

A Garden Wedding by Rosey Lee is a thoughtful exploration of family, self-discovery, and navigating relationships. Martha, a successful doctor, is growing in her ability to connect with her family, but she finds herself struggling to balance her relationship with her boyfriend, Oji Greenwald, and his parents. Thanks to the honesty and support from her own family, Martha embarks on a journey of self-reflection as she works to understand what she truly wants in life and love.

This was my first book by Rosey Lee, and I really enjoyed the way the characters and their relationships felt so real. The book handles the difficult truths about life and relationships in an authentic and relatable manner. While I didn’t read The Gardens of Edin first, I now wish I had, as I feel like I would have appreciated the characters even more. I recommend A Garden Wedding to readers who enjoy honest romances with strong women and a focus on the importance of family.

This was a great book! The story was very well written and the plot was very interesting and fun to read! I would highly recommend.

This was a strong follow-up from Gardins of Edin, it had that element that I wanted and enjoyed from the world. Rosey Lee has a great concept and it was written perfectly, it had that character development that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this.

A Gardin Wedding by Rosey Lee.
A Gardins of Edin Novel.
I loved the cover of this book. It was the reason that I signed up. This was a good read. I liked the story. A little slow in places. I did like Martha and Oji. I liked the writing style. This is a new author for me. This was a feel good easy read for me. I read this in two sittings. I did like the ending. I would recommend.

A story of family and learning about your self. Martha is a successful doctor she is becoming better at relationships with her family but is finding it a challenge to navigate her relationships with her boyfriend, Oji Greenwald, and his parents. With the honesty and support of her family she continues the journey to learn more about herself and figure out what she wants out of life. The characters and their relationships seemed real and I like the way the hard truths about life and relationships were handled. I recommend this book to readers that enjoy their romances to be honest and full of strong women and family.

This book is just okay. The synopsis made me very intrigued,, but it was hard to read through. It was dull and dense, hard to finish. I think the idea of the book was there but the execution was lacking

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!