“At least she knows they’re relatively safe in the woods. No internet connection and no alcohol. The perfect scandal-free time. They just have to get there without anyone tagging her in pictures of inflatable penises on Instagram.”
You May Now Kill the Bride, Kate Weston
If you love the zany antics of Sophie Kinsella characters, but want a murder mystery on the level of Lisa Jewell, you need to read You May Now Kill the Bride by Kate Weston! It’s full of dark humor, snark, and over-the-top dramatics in the best way possible. This is exactly the kind of book that makes you giggle when you read, because it’s so fun and ridiculous at the same time.
This is the type of book with characters you love to hate doing terrible things to each other, which makes everything feel so much less serious. Are the women technically running from a crazed serial killer who could very well be someone in the friend group? Yes! Are they also all annoying and self-obsessed so you don’t feel terrible? Yes! Do they complain about a spiritual retreat bachelorette party EXACTLY LIKE you and your friends would? Also yes!
My only knock was the final reveal (no spoilers). I was fully in until we learned who was at fault, and it didn’t feel quite right. The pacing pushing to the reveal had my emotions fully ramped up, but the reveal lessened that feeling. However, it was still a big ending that left me satisfied enough to be happy.
This is the perfect book for two types of situations: 1) Anyone stuck in a miserable, never-ending schedule of wedding events this summer. I see you and I’m sorry, this book will make you feel so much better. 2) Anyone who needs a break from reality, and doesn’t want to turn on Bravo today. This packs the same amount of punch and hilarity as any Housewives could.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for the free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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