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libbyuniss's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was actually insane the whole time. The way the multiple perspectives were written was so interesting and I never saw literally any of the twists coming. It was so insanely messy and I loved it.
I wish Lauren had had a more conclusive ending, especially because compared to the other girls her story felt a little unfinished. Otherwise, though, the ending was crazy and so well built up to that I had a great time.
Thank you Netgalley and Random House for the advanced copy!
I wish Lauren had had a more conclusive ending, especially because compared to the other girls her story felt a little unfinished. Otherwise, though, the ending was crazy and so well built up to that I had a great time.
Thank you Netgalley and Random House for the advanced copy!
booksandbabble's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
mandylovestoread's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
julsmarshall's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
4.0
Snarky, pointed, and laugh out loud funny, this dark comedy was a thrilling take female friendship. Filled with secrets, humor, and murder, and a cast of relatable characters that will keep you guessing until the very end. The various bridal settings were fun and the send up of influencers and ridiculous social media culture had me giggling. And the yoni eggs? Hilarious!
kishab's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
You May Now Kill the Bride is a dark comedy but light thriller about five childhood bffs, two in the group are getting married and all the drama and murders that happen in between. We start off at the first bachelorette party where the bride is killed and all of the attendees are suspect. The murders continue and everyone seems to have a motive. This is like gossip girl if they were older and more murderous. There’s flashbacks between the groups high school days and the present, involving a secret incident that they all agreed to keep quiet about that suddenly comes to light. There’s multiple POVs but I found it was a little tricky to keep track of all the characters and because there were so many they weren’t all developed. Some parts of the book were predictable but I didn’t guess who the killer was in the end. Overall this was a fast paced and fun read, but I wasn’t overly invested in the characters.
You May Now Kill the Bride is publishing on May 14. Thanks to NetGalley, Kate Weston and Random House Publishing Group for this e-ARC.