Mother Of The Bride.

 

 

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 Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher, Bookoture, for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

 

4.5 Stars.

 

My mother is obsessed with every detail of my wedding – controlling my dress, my ring, my happiness. But when the day finally comes, will she really let me go? Last year, my sister’s fiancé was murdered on his wedding day. And I found my mother’s corsage next to his body… 

I’m beaming as I walk down the aisle, but my smile masks a prickling fear, even though this is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. 

My husband-to-be, Owen, is everything to me, with his sandy hair and sparkling blue eyes. He keeps telling me it will all be fine. I pray he’s right as I slip a gold band onto his finger with trembling hands. 

Please let me be wrong about what my mother did. Please let Owen be safe. 

But when the priest asks if anyone objects, I turn to look at my mother. Her eyes are icy beneath the brim of her hat, and she’s staring right at me. 

Is my husband’s life in danger? Or is it mine…? 

 

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I wasn’t sure what to expect when I found this book on Netgalley. The cover is what drew my attention; simply looking at it is enough to grab any reader's attention. The cover itself is full of mystery, leaving you curious about the story. After that, I read the synopsis, which immediately grabbed my attention and led me to request the book. I’m delighted I got approved and got to read Mother Of The Bride . A lot was going on in this story, making it difficult to pick a stopping point. 

I loved Lizzie, though I wasn’t too sure about her mental health. I understood why she was cautious about her mother, considering what happened the year before during her sister’s wedding. However, I felt that she was overly concerned about her mother’s capabilities. On the other hand, the way that her mother was acting while Lizzie was staying with her, was suspicious. As the story progressed, I began to suspect that Lizzie’s mother was involved in what occurred during Shelley’s wedding. I couldn’t get away from the story at this point. 

I did feel that few parts would repeat, or drag on. However, those parts didn’t last too long. I loved the twists in this novel, and most of them surprised me, especially the last one. I enjoyed most of the characters, but Owen…I liked him, but I had a hunch that something wasn’t right about him. Mother Of The Bride is a novel you will not be able to put down once you begin reading it. Once the twists start, you’ll want to continue reading until the final page. I loved the amount of suspense in this book, which keeps you guessing until the last page. 

I would highly suggest this to anyone who likes mystery and suspense. It will keep you at the edge of your seat.