“White men hated it when you reminded them of their privilege”

From Drew letting Alexa know if she is going to be the only black person at an event, to Drew realizing the different opportunities and free passes he had growing up just based off his skin color. And for the most part, he understands and learns from it. Alexa constantly checks Drew on his privilege.

You all know this is a romance book, so you all know where this is going. But Alexa is too busy with her career to risk her heart.Īnd while Drew and Alexa are stranded, and bonding over crackers and expensive cheese that Alexa had in her purse because she’s my damn idol, Drew realizes that Alexa might just make the perfect wedding date to the wedding he is dreading. ➽ Alexa Monroe – Lawyer, and now Berkley’s mayor’s chief of staff, black, and just trying to get to her sister’s hotel to celebrate her graduation. ➽ Drew Nichols – Pediatric Doctor from Los Angeles, white, and freaking out that he is in San Francisco to attend the wedding of his best friend to his ex, dateless.

I loved so much about The Wedding Date! Like, oh my word, what a damn treat! Seriously friends, I know this cover screams Valentine’s Day, but this is the perfect summer read! Jasmine Guillory’s beautiful debut novel stars two people who take an elevator ride that will change their lives. “Alexa Monroe walked into the Fairmont hotel in San Francisco that Thursday night wearing her favorite red heels…” Goodreads | Amazon US | Barnes & Noble | Book DepositoryĪRC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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