Review: Quirky and cute...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2013
At first glance, the storyline for this book seems completely ridiculous and unrealistic. Woman willing to exclude her lifelong friends from her wedding to raffle the spots to complete strangers? Major actor (granted he is brother of the groom) makes announcement that he's ready to settle down and free to mingle with chosen bridesmaids?  No way. Then I remembered Kim Kardashian's over the top wedding and the story line had possibilities.I'm glad I gave the book a chance because there were some great characters. There's Josie, saving for the trip of her dreams and still trying to get past her traumatic high school years; Calla, the friend everyone can do without; Mattie, the friend I desperately want in my own life, and of course, Jake Hall, actor extraordinaire.Josie has to deal with a lot: overbearing mother who only cares how things make her look, not how it impacts her daughter, compromised self esteem from those ghastly high school years, and you can't forget the competing bridesmaids and unforgiving paparazzi. But with a self deprecating sense of humor, she goes along with the bridesmaid fiasco and has the opportunity to connect with her celebrity crush.While not completely sold on the (physical) chemistry between Jake and Josie, you get that they like each other. Most of the characters, especially Calla and Jake, could use a little more development but it's not a deal breaker.The book was a decent read, made enjoyable by the relationship between Mattie and Josie. ( I sincerely want a friend like Mattie!)