The Dilemma

I came with somewhat high expectations for this book, after reading Behind Closed Doors last year. Unfortunately, I was worn out after this read.

The story takes place around Livia's 40th birthday party, which Liv has made into her life goal to celebrate since she didn't have her dream wedding (what?). I found her shallow and selfish, and oftentimes confusing. She had been keeping a secret from her friends and family for weeks, just so she could celebrate this party. Instead of celebrating their marriage in some way to make up for not having her dream wedding, she makes it all about her, to the point where her husband felt the need to wait until the end of her party to tell her something really important.

Adam, Liv's husband, aggravated me as well. His inability to communicate and his thought process just frustrated me. I found the constant back and forth stressful. The miscommunication throughout the book was just too much for me, and this dragged on for more than it should have.

I wish I could have enjoyed this more, but I hated both the characters and couldn't find any sympathy for them and what they went through.