The Wedding Forecast (Nina Kenwood, Text)

Nina Kenwood’s new adult romantic comedy, The Wedding Forecast, is sexy, fun and hard to put down. Kenwood, who previously wrote for young adults (It Sounded Better in My Head, Unnecessary Drama), shines in creating an electric romance for protagonist Anna, a debut author who has recently left an eight-year relationship. When she’s forced to encounter her ex and his new partner at her best friend’s wedding, it kickstarts a new whirlwind journey for her. Kenwood is skilled at setting a fast pace and creating an irresistible romance between Anna and new love interest Mac that is vulnerable, steamy and tender. However, at times, I found the quick pace worked against the book, especially when Anna’s complicated emotions about her recent breakup were resolved too abruptly. Mac is charismatic and thoroughly enjoyable to read about, yet his sudden change in attitude towards commitment (after spending most of the novel avoiding it) seems suspicious, even through the rosiest romantic lenses. Despite this, Kenwood manages to push through most of these practical qualms thanks to the sheer charm and chemistry between the characters—including an endearing cast of supporting characters in Anna’s best friend, Hayley, and their sweet, meddling mums—and will evoke in readers the same giddy hopefulness Anna experiences. The Wedding Forecast will be loved by fans of Emily Henry on the lookout for a cosy and dreamy wintertime romance.

Books+Publishing reviewer: Shivani Prabhu is a Melbourne-based writer and editor. Books+Publishing is Australia’s number-one source of pre-publication book reviews.

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