Book Review: Shopaholic Ties The Knot by Sophie Kinsella
Rebecca Bloomwood has the dream job. She’s a personal shopper, so is able to spend other people’s money all day instead of her own. And she gets paid for doing it. The perfect job, the perfect man - gorgeous Luke Brandon - and now…the perfect wedding. Yes, Luke has proposed and wedding bells are in sight. No excuses are needed to start the shopping trip of all time. And Becky’s parents are just assuming that the wedding will be at home - a marquee in the garden and Becky in her mum’s wedding dress, which she’s been saving specially for the occasion. But Luke’s mother has very different ideas - a huge affair in New York in a forest glade setting - or perhaps a Venetian Ball, or a fin de siecle extravagance? Now Becky’s getting confused. She doesn’t want to say ‘no’ to anyone. The plans are going ahead, and soon it will be too late to turn back - from either wedding…
Leah: Unlike the previous two books, Shopaholic Ties The Knot isn’t focused solely on shopping. There’s no debt in sight, and whilst Becky does still shop (come on, it’s Becky Bloomwood), it isn’t as hectic or as frenetic as in the first two books. Shopaholic Ties The Knot focuses firmly on Becky and Luke’s wedding and I liked the fact that it was different to the first two books. I can’t say that I have a favourite Shopaholic as I love them all for different reasons but they do keep getting better and better and it was nice to see Becky when she’s not completely consumed by shopping (please note that I did say “not completely consumed”). If you’ve read the other books in the series you really ought to pick this one up and if you haven’t yet read any of the books, why haven’t you? The series is great and Shopaholic Ties The Knot is a worthy addition!
Chloe: For me, this is one of my favourite Shopaholic books. We see the lovely Becky Bloomwood finally get married to Luke Brandon, but of course, things certainly don’t go to plan. I love how Becky’s fabulous parents are written more into this book because of the wedding, and I think it was nice to see more of Becky in a family situation rather than just completely shopping for a change. I also liked Luke’s mother being more present in this book - it certainly gives Becky someone to bounce and leaves her with some funny dilemmas too! The little drama of where the wedding will be is the icing on the cake, and it definitely one of my fave books in the series! Brilliant!
Danielle: For me, since I’m still making my way through all of the Shopaholic books and have only two more to go, I can’t definitely say this is my favorite (only because of the two remaining), but it certainly ranks up at the top. I’m a romantic at heart and the story of a girl falling in love and struggling with the details. Most who’ve walked down the aisle know how difficult it can be to satiate your mother’s as well as your soon-to-be mother-in-law’s desires with your own. I honestly couldn’t think of anyone better to illustrate the hilarity of the situation than Becky. Her constant ups and downs with the comedy of it all added to the romance of her and Luke, makes it a very near perfect read. If you love Becky and Luke, you can’t miss this one!
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