Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

*****5 stars
I am embarrassed to say that this is the first time that I have read this book. I was given the set, "Something Borrowed", "Something Blue", and "Baby Proof" a couple years ago and stuck them on my shelf. I read the synopsis and was worried that it would be a cringe worthy book, with the thought of cheating. I ended up loaning the books out to a friend to never have them returned. I recently saw the preview for the movie, and knew that I would go see it, and I am a total read the book before watching the movie kinda girl, so I broke down and read "Something Borrowed". WOW! What a great book. I truly loved the character Rachel and could totally identify with her. I think we all have a Darcy relationship in our lives, and if not then are possibly the Darcy. The plot was a bit off-setting and I, as a reader was happy not to be in this certain situation myself, but I do have to say that it definitely makes you think twice before judging. This was a quick paced and enjoyable read. I am not going to have to wait for pay day to go ahead and download "Something Blue". I will be interested to read about Darcy and her point of view and where this takes her. If you haven't read the book, I totally suggest you do. I am sure the movie will be cute, but as with all books that are made into movies, the book is always so much better, I am hoping tho that the movie will stay true to the nature of the book.

Book Jacket Summary:
Rachel White is the consummate good girl. A hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan law firm and a diligent maid of honor to her charmed best friend Darcy, Rachel has always played by all the rules. Since grade school, she has watched Darcy shine, quietly accepting the sidekick role in their lopsided friendship. But that suddenly changes the night of her thirtieth birthday when Rachel finally confesses her feelings to Darcy's fiance, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way. As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In so doing, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself.