Review: Funny, Sweet, and Poignant
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 27, 2014
I don't read too many contemporary romances, but this one looked good, so I tried it. This is very much of a Cinderella story, only there aren't any truly wicked step-sisters, etc. The conflicts making Camryn's life so unhappy are caused in part by her own self-image and her family's perception of her. She's the Ugly Duckling who needs her childhood friend Troy's help to bloom into a swan.The family is hilarious, including the niece's mispronunciations at crucial moments. Anyone who has a large family prone to misunderstandings and poor communication skills can identify with the Covic family. Plus, Troy and Camryn's romance seems true and not forced even if their 'deceptive wedding date' is a plot situation contrived to throw them together. Nonetheless, the characters are well developed and the backstory works to cement their relationship.