The Lavender Bride Early Review

Some of my reviews may include spoilers so, proceed with awareness.

Do you enjoy reading loves stories? 1950s period dramas? What about a rags to riches story? Or a theme of self-discovery? If you enjoy these themes in a book, you might enjoy this novel.

I was one lucky reader to get an Advanced Reader Copy (digital) of The Lavender Bride by Alexandra Weston and I’m excited to be here giving you a review of this sweet story.

First Impression

My first impression of the book was the cover. One of my all-time favorite reads also has a cover of a woman in a strikingly elegant dress. I knew I was drawn to read this book because of the cover. However, the book’s description that included Hollywood stars and “a romance born of ambition and betrayal,” hooked me. I thought, ‘Oh! This is going to be good!”

This novel is inspired by events that actually happened in history. I love that the author was inspired by actual events. You’ll find the author included historical information in the closing of the book as a reference.

A Summary

Audrey is a pastor’s daughter dreaming to see the world and break the grasp of traditional ideas. She wants to escape with her best friend and become a photographer in Hollywood. As she makes her way into a new world her naivety and unrealistic dreams catch her more than once. Her will to achieve these dreams lands her in an undesirable situation.

As the story unfolds, I wondered how she would overcome past trauma. And would her resilience carry her through these hardships?

The themes presented in The Lavender Bride are made possible because of the setting. There are controversial topics and certain things that were frowned upon during this period, that are more common today, that make the storyline so good.

I enjoyed this book because of the era and characters. Following Aubrey’s story and hoping she reaches her dreams kept me turning pages. The Lavender Bride is set to release March 29^th, 2025. If you’ve enjoyed this review, add it to your TBR list!

Thanks for reading along! Cheers, friends! – Karlee