TITLE: SECRET
GENRE: Adult SECRET
A well-mannered Southern lady doesn’t eavesdrop—especially at her sister’s wedding reception—but I had no choice once I heard my name.
“It’s certainly not the best silhouette for Teresa, but we wanted the maid of honor’s dress to match the rest of the wedding party,” my mother said, oblivious to my presence behind her. “Of course, they hang better on the bridesmaids since they’re all slim. There’s only so much you can do with Teresa’s figure. That bustline is about the only thing she has going for her.”
I looked down at my chest where the sweetheart neckline revealed a hint of cleavage.
“I’m just glad her sleeves didn’t pop in the middle of the ceremony. Can you imagine? You must’ve noticed how snug they are.” She laughed, shaking her head, and her friends with their nipped-in waists and stiff bouffant hairstyles laughed right along with her.
Contemporary
ReplyDeleteThis appears as though it is going to deal with today's issues.
Women's fiction. Because of the voice and humor. Nice first line. I'm instantly rooting for Teresa.
ReplyDeleteContemporary romance or chick lit! (Do we still say chick lit?)
ReplyDeleteChick lit
ReplyDeleteWomen's Fiction
ReplyDeleteDealing with normal issue (how sad is that!) I already hate mom and her friends!
Women's fiction, 60s historical.
ReplyDeleteWith a wicked mother and big, lacquered hair.
Women's fiction (aka chick lit)
ReplyDeleteBecause of the voice, the setting (a wedding) and the tone.
Also, I really loved this opening. Would definitely keep reading.
Contemporary Women's Fiction
ReplyDeleteToday's setting, today's issues.
Awful mother.
women's fiction
ReplyDeletea mean mama and an overweight female MC
Contemporary/women's fiction. And a bitch for a mother.
ReplyDeleteNOT SURE
ReplyDeleteMy guesses are WOMEN'S FICTION or ROMANCE. The talk of bridesmaids definitely sounds contemporary, and the focus on the character's figure could either signify themes of empowerment or desirability.
Women's Fiction
ReplyDeleteissue with weight and family
Women's Fiction
ReplyDeleteModern wedding, themes of body image, first person narration
Historical
ReplyDeleteBased on how the characters interact and you said bouffant hairstyles
I can't tell. Could be historical - hair style. Could be contemporary - weight issues. Could be romance - breasts were the focus of good attributes.
ReplyDeleteHistorical Romance.
ReplyDeleteManners, hairstyles, nipped-in waists hint on Historical. The sister's wedding setting, weight issues, and low expectations from mother lead me to believe Teresa will get her happily ever after
Contemporary humour/romance
ReplyDeleteRomance, because it starts off with a wedding.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your guesses and feedback! This is my entry and the genre is women's fiction. The time period of the story is the late 1950s. Thanks again!
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