My Not So Functional Family by Bridie Jabour is a fun and uplifting novel that paints an honest picture of family life. Written with humor and plenty of wit, the novel follows the story of Claudia, a bride-to-be who faces unexpected conflicts during the final days before her wedding.

Bridie Jabour excels at developing vivid and unique characters. From the wisecracking Aunt Ivy to the brooding father, each member of the family stands out and plays an important role in the novel’s resolution. Throughout the novel, the readers watch Claudia struggle to understand the complexity of relationships, both romantic and familial while coming to terms with her own expectations and dreams.

Interspersed with reflections on life, love, and identity, My Not So Functional Family will leave readers smiling and happy. While not an obvious wedding story, the novel captures all the raw emotion, frustration, and growth of such a milestone. All in all, this novel is an excellent choice for fans of heartfelt and entertaining reads.

I love Irish writers.
Got such a good way with words.
Always guaranteed to make you laugh.
This is what families are really like

This is a light and easy read, perfect for a summer afternoon in the garden. It’s straightforward, refreshing and enjoyable

4.5 stars
Such a fun and heartwarming story with many characters very reliable that are trying to find their way in life but don’t overwhelm anything on that road.
A perfect summer read, light and surprisingly great written.
A story that deserves recommendation from everyone who’s reading it.

A wonderful little read, fun, relatable and very entertaining


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

What a beautiful book. A wonderful storyline and it has been written so well
The book certainly delivers.
This is a lovely sweet fun read. Perfect for summer

A fun book, it is relatable. Well written. A great read.
Thank you to both NetGalley and publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review

This book was so much fun to read, it's very witty. It makes you think about your own family and maybe to be grateful :)

A great read for su,,er, very entertaining, light and approachable. Definitely recommended.

Thanks a lot netgalley and the publisher for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

What a brilliant book. This book has a fantastic story line, excellent characters and is just wonderful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and I enjoyed it immensely.

Claudia is back in her hometown to prepare for her wedding. But she’s already doing battle with her sisters, her mother, her brother, and her best friend.