I think many of us remember back to our wedding plans and preparation, even if it was years ago. I also think so many of us had jitters and remember the nervousness about taking such a huge step in our lives. I know I did. That is why I could relate to many things in this new release by a up and coming author. It took me back into my memory bank, just like it was yesterday….
Cold Feet by Amy FitzHenry
Published by Berkley
Sep 01, 2015
ISBN 9780425281116
Pre-wedding jitters turn into serious doubts in this fresh and funny debut about tying the knot and untethering from the past…
Everyone’s expecting her to walk down the aisle.
But something is telling her to run.
Emma Moon’s mother thinks it’s acceptable to miss her only daughter’s wedding rehearsal dinner for a work obligation. Her father left when she was six months old. Emma hasn’t exactly been raised to be a happily-ever-after kind of girl.
So when her anxieties get out of hand, Emma and her best friend, Liv, decide to take a road trip to San Francisco, find her long-lost father, and put her family issues to rest.
But her quest for the truth stirs up events and emotions she didn’t expect. The urge to run away may just be a part of Emma’s genetic makeup, because she’s growing more and more tempted to do just that…
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My Thoughts: Planning a wedding is a big thing – even if it is a small wedding and you don’t have to plan much. The big step and all of the emotions can really get to a person. The book delves into one gals impeding nuptials and the mystery surrounding her family.
Armed with her best friend and only bridesmaid, Emma heads out for her last hurrah before the big day only to take a detour and find out some things about herself, her groom, and her family along the way. Big changes are coming in waves and dealing with it is tough for anyone.
The author takes a look at the family drama and emotional toll a wedding can do to you in this story. While some parts are humorous, some parts actually made me sad. Did I recognize my past and situations in here somehow? I am not sure but the author did a great job of creating the emotion that goes through you when someone makes a big change in their life. Nervousness about living together, jobs, and money – the future as a whole. Plus, for Emma, the unbalanced situation with her parents.
Learning how to accept change and trust in another person completely is at the core of this novel, especially if you do not trust yourself. For if you do not have trust, how can you move forward? Even in bad decisions that we sometimes make, trust is the underlying thread of it all.
For me, this was a deeper read than probably what was intended by the author. Going on Emma’s journey of self discovery made for an interesting and entertaining story that the author captured perfectly. I look forward to more writings in the future by this author.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
Cold Feet by Amy FitzHenry sounds like an interesting read. This is definitely not my usual genre, I usually read action adventure, thriller, or fantasy. But this story does sound interesting so I think I would read this book. Thank you for sharing this review.
I can understand why some people have the jitters before a wedding no it sounds like the author was able to deal ith the situation cleverly.