We have all seen He's Just Not That Into You, and I am sure many of you hated the fact that Alex (Justin Long's character) has taught us about The Rule versus The Exception. He flat out states that when it comes to men, there is always a Rule, and most usually not an Exception. Of course as every woman watches this movie, they probably think to themselves "I will be the Exception". We see this in the movie with Jennifer Aniston's and Ben Affleck's characters. We also hear a story about being the Exception when Drew Barrymore tells Scarlett Johansson's character about a man she knows who was married for fifteen years, then meets the love of his life, and now they have been married for twenty years.

As I am reading Something Borrowed, I am constantly thinking about He's Just Not That Into You. I am sure many of you already know what Something Borrowed is sort of about, but if not, let me tell you. Rachel is the main character. At the start of the book, she is turning thirty years old. She is still single, and working at a job that she hates. Oh, and she's also the Maid of Honor for demanding, self-centered best friend, Darcey. All of a sudden, on one not-so-drunk night, Rachel sleeps with Darcey's fiance, Dex. The scandalous affair does not end there. Rachel and Dex continue to see each other.

I have forced myself to put down the book long enough to write this blog. I am up to the point where I will find out if Dex will stay with Darcey (The Rule), or if he will be with Rachel (The Exception). Even though I am 260 pages deep into the novel, I can honestly say that I am not sure if I want him to be with Rachel or Darcey.

Since I have briefly told you about Rachel, it is only fair that I discuss Darcey. Think of the one best friend you have that is perfect (I am sure everyone has one, unless you're the perfect one). She is super skinny, extremely confident, knows how to get all the men, and ALWAYS gets what she wants. I have two of these best friends in my life. You love them to death, thinking that they help you come out of your shell, and be exposed to more things. But in reality, you're the one sitting on the sidelines watching your best friend be the life of the party: flirting with all the guys, getting them to buy her drinks, basically bending over backwards for her. And you're sitting there, being forgotten about by your best friend. This is Darcey.

Darcey is still 29, a few months younger than Rachel. Rachel and Darcey have been best friends since elementary school. They lived next door to each other, and were always inseparable. Darcey always had a boyfriend, breaking up with her current boyfriend to upgrade. Darcey was always taking what Rachel wanted. First it was a boy, then a backpack, and then took an acceptance spot that Rachel really wanted at a college. Darcey constantly thinks about herself, making sure to bring her name into every single conversation. She constantly reminds Rachel that she is single, and is not getting any younger. Darcey also tells Rachel what to do. I have been in a friendship like this, and I would joke that I was my friends bitch. This is how I feel with Rachel and Darcey. Rachel is Darcey's bitch, being forced to do things she does not want to do. Even with all of this, Rachel stayed best friends with Darcey. They consider themselves sisters.

So I said before that I wasn't sure who I wanted Dex to end up with. After reading the description of Darcey, you're probably thinking that Dex should be with Rachel. That is what I thought when I first started this book. I never realized that I could be rooting for the mistress in an affair, but here I am feeling for Rachel, and getting angry at Darcey (maybe because I am able to relate to Rachel to well). As I get more into the book I realize that Darcey puts up a front, making sure people don't walk all over her. She stays strong in the public, but when it is just her and Rachel, she wants Rachel to take control (again I can relate to this). Darcey is always so grateful to have Rachel in her life, and as much as I would love for Dex and Rachel be together, I do not want Rachel and Darcey to stop being friends.

Now its a month from the wedding, and the Maid of Honor is sleeping with the Groom. I am unable to put this book down, and I can't wait to buy the next books in the series, knowing that I will have no life the rest of the week until I get these books finished. I seriously hope everyone of you reads this book. I honestly don't know how I haven't read it yet. Once you do start reading it, please let me know what you think about it!

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