ARC Review: Say No to the Dress by Keren David
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Say No to the Dress
Series: None
Author: Keren David
Published April 7th 2022 by Barrington Stoke
Goodreads Synopsis
Join a bridesmaid's hilarious journey to the altar in this sharp-witted story of family, friendship and embracing your true self, no matter what you’re forced to wear. A pitch-perfect teen read from bestselling author Keren David.
Miri is fourteen and in the last year she’s been mugged by puberty. She’s grown several inches, expanded in all directions, her breasts are out of control, and she’s prone to random eruptions of spots. Life already feels like a nightmare and now she’s been asked to act as a bridesmaid for two of her siblings.
Two weddings and two bridesmaid dresses – could things get any worse?
Goodreads
Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Miri has had to deal with quite a lot recently. Being a teenager during covid wasn't easy, especially as she caught it and has developed long covid, as well as being hit by all that puberty can throw at you. So when her two half-siblings both announce they are getting married this summer, and want her to be a bridesmaid, she is horrified. Having to wear dresses, and go through all of the wedding chaos is a nightmare, especially as one of her fellow bridesmaids will be her archnemesis, Tiffany.
This was a really quick read, one I think would be perfect for the younger YA audience. I liked Miri, and she seemed really relatable, and like teenagers I see today. The story was good, and I liked seeing how different wedding traditions were explored, and we saw from different family dynamics too. The only real issue I had with this book was how quick it was. It's only 128 pages, so I felt like there wasn't enough time to explore all of the plot points, so some felt rushed, or under-developed. All in all, though, a decent YA read.
Dates Read:
February 20, 2022
Rating
3 Stars
Series: None
Author: Keren David
Published April 7th 2022 by Barrington Stoke
Goodreads Synopsis
Join a bridesmaid's hilarious journey to the altar in this sharp-witted story of family, friendship and embracing your true self, no matter what you’re forced to wear. A pitch-perfect teen read from bestselling author Keren David.
Miri is fourteen and in the last year she’s been mugged by puberty. She’s grown several inches, expanded in all directions, her breasts are out of control, and she’s prone to random eruptions of spots. Life already feels like a nightmare and now she’s been asked to act as a bridesmaid for two of her siblings.
Two weddings and two bridesmaid dresses – could things get any worse?
Goodreads
Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Miri has had to deal with quite a lot recently. Being a teenager during covid wasn't easy, especially as she caught it and has developed long covid, as well as being hit by all that puberty can throw at you. So when her two half-siblings both announce they are getting married this summer, and want her to be a bridesmaid, she is horrified. Having to wear dresses, and go through all of the wedding chaos is a nightmare, especially as one of her fellow bridesmaids will be her archnemesis, Tiffany.
This was a really quick read, one I think would be perfect for the younger YA audience. I liked Miri, and she seemed really relatable, and like teenagers I see today. The story was good, and I liked seeing how different wedding traditions were explored, and we saw from different family dynamics too. The only real issue I had with this book was how quick it was. It's only 128 pages, so I felt like there wasn't enough time to explore all of the plot points, so some felt rushed, or under-developed. All in all, though, a decent YA read.
Dates Read:
February 20, 2022
Rating
3 Stars
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