Piglet

Is it too on the nose to say I devoured this book? It could have something to do with it being the first physical book I got to read in a long time, but I was immersed. There were multiple times when Hazell set the scene so well I could feel the tense emotion in the room. And, having experience losing control around food, I felt like that emotional unstoppable train wreck was depicted very well.

Let me preface this by saying: if you're about to walk down the aisle, “Piglet” might not be the book for you. But if you're up for a hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of love and marriage, buckle up.

The protagonist, known as Piglet (thanks to a childhood nickname), is two weeks from her wedding when her world gets rocked. Her fiancé, Kit, confesses to a betrayal, throwing their meticulously planned happily ever after into question. What follows is a hilarious and cringe-worthy journey of self-discovery fueled by copious amounts of food (Hazell's descriptions are mouthwatering!).

Here's the thing: “Piglet” isn't sunshine and rainbows. It's messy and raw, and it forces you to confront uncomfortable truths about relationships. It reminds you that marriage isn't just about two people in love; it's about merging families, histories, and emotional baggage.

I was expecting something more, but it's a straightforward relationship drama where everyone involved pretty much sucks. Adding a star for the descriptive food writing, which was enjoyable.

I enjoyed this, the first half was just REALLY slow and somewhat lackluster.