Wedding of the Season
Author: Lauren Edmondson
Genre: Fiction
Rating: ★★★★★
Lauren Edmondson’s Wedding of the Season centers on Cass, who returns to Newport, Rhode Island, hoping to recover from emotional wounds left by a trip gone terribly wrong. Instead of the quiet reset she expects, she finds herself pulled back into the complicated orbit of her family just as her sister’s wedding preparations kick into full gear. As the big day approaches, tensions simmer beneath the polished surface: the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom engage in sharp social sparring, her sister struggles to keep everything together while hiding major secrets, her brother tries to assert his independence, and their well-meaning father remains cheerfully oblivious to the chaos swirling around him.
Set against the glamorous and tradition-rich backdrop of Newport, the novel immerses readers in the unique rhythms of a society where old money and new money quietly compete for influence and style. Edmondson balances family drama with wit and warmth, letting the personalities and relationships drive the story forward. The setting shines just as brightly as the characters, making the social world feel vivid and lived-in. I loved this one—a sharp, entertaining look at family, reputation, and the complicated emotions that surface when everyone gathers for a wedding.
