Sherri B. (sharalsbooks) reviewed on 10/6/2010 + 259 more book reviews

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The plot device I hate above all others when I read is infidelity. I put off reading this book for a very long time because of that. When I began reading the book, I was prepared to hate Rachel on sight and judge her as selfish and slutty. What kind of woman would sleep with her best friends fiancé? Especially when that woman is also the maiden of honor in the wedding? So, filled with my self-righteous anger and indignation, I began reading this book. And did a complete 180.

Kudos to Ms. Giffin for taking a very difficult situation for anyone to be in and making the perpetrators sympathetic. The story is told completely from Rachels point of view. I found myself sympathizing with Rachel; the situation she finds her self in, struggling with trying to make the right decisions, and not wanting to hurt Darcy, though Darcy comes off as a very spoiled and manipulative brat.

Rachel and Dex are very likeable characters. They have known each other since law school and Rachel is the one who introduced Dex to Darcy. They dont plan on sleeping together and afterward try to make the best of an awkward situation. They dont plan on falling in love and with the wedding looming over their heads, I was in constant suspense as to what Dex was going to do. Rachels anxiety over the situation was very believable and well written. I was on the edge of my seat hoping that Dex wouldnt turn out to be someone just looking to score before taking the leap. Rachel is someone who has lived in Darcys shadow since they were children and I had to admire her strength of spirit in wanting to hold on with both hands the unexpected love she has found with Dex.

With each trip down memory lane, my loyalty and sympathy for Rachel increased as we are shown how spoiled and calculating Darcy has been. Various supporting characters from their past and present also enriched the story for me.

I especially enjoyed the final showdown, for lack of a better term. It was well written and filled with nail biting tension and major surprises. Im still not liking the infidelity plot device, but I can understand that, as in all things in life, its not all black or white. Im looking forward to the follow-up, Something Blue, to see if Darcy has any redeeming qualities at all.

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