The Bridesmaid by Hailey Abbott

      "After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family wedding planning business. She'd rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef - not doing the Electric Slide.

      Then Abby's barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable - she announces she's getting married and wants Abby to be her maid of Honor. Clearly, Carol has lost her mind. Will Abby soon lose hers?

      So what if Carol turns into Bridezilla?

      So what if the dresses are hideous?

      So what if the invitations get messed up? 

      So what if Noah looks extra hot with frosting in his hair?

      Abby can handle it. After all, it's just one day. Right?"

      I found this book very well written and true to the feelings of a typical high school aged young woman. Along with the adoration between two sisters and the struggles of parents who only want what's best, I loved the strong family theme. With only a few quick sexual references (mainly out of humor) and a bout of passionate kissing between the engaged couple (which made Abby feel sick), The Bridesmaid kept the romance very clean. This made for a very enjoyable book where readers can focus on all the ups and downs and in-betweens of planning a large, family wedding!


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