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The Grooms Wore White by Charlie Lyndhurst
3.0

The Grooms Wore White follows three individuals; Jason, Harriet and Mel, as they go through difficult life changes. I loved the layout of this book, I always love books with multiple point of views and loved jumping between these three’s stories. I really fell in love with all of these characters and was glad to see how they all came together in the end. I was most shocked by Harriet’s growth and Mel’s strength. I loved watching Mel stick up for herself to Steve and found it so wonderful how she was able to find happiness and balance again. I was also shocked to watch Harriet better herself. I really wasn’t rooting for Harriet at the beginning because I thought she acted rashly and had a *cough* cold heart *cough*. But in the end, I am so thankful she had the power to better herself and grow as a person and as a friend to Jason.
Now Jason. He was by far my favorite. The way he was so selfless when it came to Mel and when he stood up for himself and all LGBT+ individuals. I know he got in trouble for “going crazy online”, but honestly, I was so proud. Like I would never want someone to drag my name, especially one online for millions to see. And the fact that Jason, granted he did it in a fit of rage, still stood up for equality made me to happy. And the power he held to then go and start his own business from SCRATCH and be so successful!?! It was like a big F you to everyone and made me so happy.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC !!