I had a really hard time reading this book because there was so much more “telling” than showing. The concept was clever but it was preachy at times and the story dragged. I also felt the romance was an afterthought. There wasn’t much chemistry between the characters and they weren’t together much. The scene with Gracie was sweet though and I liked the baking ideas. Overall it missed the mark for me.

Short summary: Amy’s fired from a Christian bakery for being gay and falls into a job as a (straight) bridesmaid-for-hire. Her people pleasing nature clashes with her desire to be authentic and she must decide what’s more important.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Queerly Beloved
by Susie Dumond