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You can read the plot anywhere, but here’s a brief recap: Rachel’s a good girl in NYC. Darcy, her best friend since kindergarten is marrying Rachel’s friend from law school, Dex. One night, when Darcy heads home, Dex and Rachel have a drink and end up sleeping together. Instead of it being a one night mistake, they continue the affair even as Dex and Darcy’s nuptials approach. Rachel feels horribly guilty about this, but that doesn’t stop her from continuing to see Dex even as she continues to help Darcy plan the wedding. Rachel likes Dex, she likes being with Dex, and she likes the way Dex makes her feel, so she keeps putting off the part where she needs to confront him about what they’re doing. So many women, myself included have ended up in the same quagmire. You know that you should give an ultimatum, either be with me or let’s cut our losses now, but finding yourself unwilling to give up that spark of joy that happens whenever his number shows up on the caller ID. Rachel and Darcy’s relationship, a female friendship full of loyalty and duplicity is realistically described as well. Darcy may be self-centered and immature, but as long as it doesn’t interfere with what she wants, she wants everyone to be happy. To be fair, Darcy doesn’t seem entirely aware that she is ever doing anything wrong. Rachel has been comfortable with the status quo, her lady-in-waiting to Darcy’s queen. She is actually surprised to find herself actively resenting Darcy once her affair with Dex begins. Initially, she assumes it’s a way for her brain to justify the affair, but when she speaks to an old friend, she’s surprised to find that many people believe Darcy uses Rachel as her personal doormat. Rachel looks back at their years of friendship, all the slights and jealousies, but also the happy, good times. Relationships are complicated, you see. Bottom-line: If you’re a reader of chick lit, this is likely something you’ve already read. I liked it more than I thought I would. I’m glad I read it, but I don’t think it is one I’d read again.

2022-12-06 04:47