(A copy of this book was provided to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.)
Weddings are already stressful, but when you add in a world coming out of a pandemic and a wedding destination that seems further and further away due to unforeseen setbacks and delays, it adds a whole other layer of anxiety.
This is the situation author Anna Saldivar Turpin, and her fiancé faced as they traveled to their wedding in Hawaii.
Overview
Genre: Memoir
Anna and fiancé Keith got in engaged in 2020 while the world was in chaos. A year later, as the world was slowly returning to normal, they began planning a destination wedding in Hawaii with just a few friends and family members.
But what was supposed to be a simple trip turned into an endless journey to finally saying “I do”.
My Thoughts on Delays, Detours, And “I Do”
I enjoyed the story and I definitely felt for Anna and Keith as they dealt with so many setbacks in their journey. Their perseverance was admirable.
I wish more time was spent getting to know both of them and their relationship. There is so much history there, that I think would have been interesting to see more of a deep dive into it.
The pacing was fairly quick which kept me engaged in the story and made it an easy read.
Turpin has a strong voice that resonates throughout the book. She lets her humor shine through in each chapter which elevates the story.
I love that Turpin shared pictures of her and Keith’s adventure throughout the book as it made the story come alive.
Final Thoughts and Rating
Overall, I liked the story. Delays, Detours, And “I Do” is a good reminder to persevere and not ever give up.
My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
