The Two Weddings of Bronwyn Hyatt

Tufa

by Alex Bledsoe

When Bronwyn Hyatt prepares for her wedding day, she finds the perfect dress from a most unexpected source. But she should remember never accept a gift without knowing the consequences. Set in Alex Bledsoe's Tufa universe.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories, Urban Fantasy, Fiction, Magical Realism, Fae, Folklore

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2015

About the author

I grew up in west Tennessee an hour north of Graceland (home of Elvis) and twenty minutes from Nutbush (home of Tina Turner). I've been a reporter, editor, photographer and door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman. I now live in a big yellow house in Wisconsin, write before six in the morning and try to teach my two kids to act like they've been to town before.

I write the Tufa novels (The Hum and the Shiver, Wisp of a Thing, Long Black Curl and Chapel of Ease), as well as the Eddie LaCrosse series (The Sword-Edged Blonde, Burn Me Deadly, Dark Jenny, Wake of the Bloody Angel and He Drank, and Saw the Spider). the Firefly Witch ebook chapbooks, and two "vampsloitation" novels set in 1975 Memphis (Blood Groove and The Girls with Games of Blood).

Reviews

[Jyanx · Rating 1 out of 5]

An interesting premise, but it lost my interest quickly. I didn't find the characters, or their situation all that engaging. The writing seemed dull, and didn't help to draw me into the story at all. The plot started out okay, but the resolution felt rushed, and left me feeling unsatisfied.

[Kimikimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story but I didn't like the end. It gives us a complex problem with no hints of a solution or resolution. Usually when this happens it's because the author wants us to think about an issue, but I think they just didn't care about that part of the story and focused on the romance instead. The relationship stuff was excellent though.

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Popsugar Reading Challenge 2024 - #35. A book with magical realism:

It seems that I can only take the Tufa in small doses. This was wonderful and imaginative.

[Penny Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really enjoyed this brief glimpse into Bronwyn's relationship (and marriage!!!!) to Craig. Nice to read something to tide me over until I can get my hands on the audio of the next Tufa novel.... and to learn more of the mythology of the Tufa landscape!

[Jason McDonald · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series continues to be one of my favorites. It continues to amaze. Another well done story that adds to the ethos surrounding the Tufa.

[Jessica ❁ ➳ Silverbow ➳ ❁ · Rating 3 out of 5]

it appears that there are more than the Tufa in those woods . . .

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been a fan of Alex Bledsoe since reading Wake of the Bloody Angel - Eddie Lacrosse #4, in 2011. Starting in the middle of a series isn't always the best idea, but it didn't matter in that series.
Mr. Bledsoe released a book of short stories that are sort of the beginnings and durings of several of his series and I knew I had to have it, especially since it was on Audible. I'll be doing reviews of each of the short stories as I find them on Goodreads as, apparently, the actual collection, Give Them What They Want, isn't on here as yet.
This is one of three short stories from the Tufa series and are fantastic. I like the characters, the premise is highly intriguing.
I like main character, Bronwyn Hyatt. She's tough but loving. Wants to spread her wings and not exactly fit into the mold that she feels that the rest of the clan is trying to put her in. I love how smart she is.
I can absolutely recommend this set of short stories, the audiobook Give Them What They Want and Other Stories of Sharp Wit, Cunning Women, and Wild Magic, and absolutely definitely, the author, Alex Bledsoe.

[Lora Shouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little novelette is a sequel to Alex Bledsoe’s first Tufa tale, The Hum and the Shiver. In it, Bronwyn Hyatt carries out part of the plan she made in the earlier book, to marry the preacher, Craig. But the second wedding referred to in the title is not what you would think based on the earlier book.

Instead, Bronwyn meets with a representative of the Yunwi Tsunsdi, a race of fae native to the New World who are even rarer and more mysterious than the Tufa, and each woman agrees to come to the other’s wedding, a move with unexpected consequences.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

felt unfinished, rushed

The Two Weddings could really have benefited from a little more story telling, even just a little embellishment. This was just bones. Maybe it’ll go somewhere eventually. The Bronwyn I think I know would never have acted so thoughtlessly. Perhaps the story needed a different protagonist. Maybe cousin Tain?

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really fun to read a bit more about Bronwyn and her wedding. I would have liked a bit more exploration/drama around the climax and main problem of the story, everything really kind of peaked and resolved quickly after a relatively long build-up. Still love the overall Tufa thing though!

[Pedro Marroquín · Rating 4 out of 5]

Relato corto que acompaña a The Hum and the Shiver, en el que la protahonista del libro anterior se casa, un par de veces. Demasido corto y no te envuelve como la novela, pero a pesar de eso se deja leer muy bien. B-

[J.A. Ironside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this short story from the Tufa universe. It was great to be back in Bronwyn's pov as she flouts custom but still remains deeply loyal to her people. Craig is absolutely the man for her - what a sweetheart. A half hour read maximum but very enjoyable.

[Amanda Fuentes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect, as always!

Before diving into Long Black Curl, i wanted to read this to see how Bronwyn's wedding went. Did not disappoint!

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another short story from the Tor.com website that adds to the Tufa universe.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile] · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping for more, tbh.

[Tess · Rating 3 out of 5]

Neat introduction to the world. I'm interested in reading more and finding out if more happens to these particular characters.

[Katherine Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great! But I wish it was longer!

[Laura Morrigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable short story about characters from the Tufa books
You need to have read at least the first book of the series.

[whimsicalmeerkat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn tricksy fairies

[Dan Carey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, but not as good as Shall We Gather.

[Marco · Rating 2 out of 5]

This short story is not poorly written, and it is probably good for lovers of the romantic / young adult /supernatural genre. Unfortunately, I am not fond of the genre, and I did not enjoy it as much as somebody else could. The fact that the story is a sequel of a book series that I have not read did not help either.
This is the story Bronwyn Hyatt, one of the last remaining Tufa pure bloods. She is preparing for her wedding day, when she finds the perfect dress from a most unexpected source. But she should remember this: never accept a gift without knowing the consequences.

[Bridgette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story could easily be mistaken for a classic legend of old. Alex Bledsoe writes in such a fashion that would easily lend itself to fascinating film or folk festival storyteller. He has wisely spun characters of legend into a fun-yet-thoughtful tale that is central to the advancement of the timeline and relationship of main characters in his Tufa series. In other words, Mr. Bledsoe, YOU ROCK!
This short story is easily stand-alone if you just want a taste of a Tufa tale. You could read this and then fairly enough then go to the first in the series and dig in.

[Cmoore · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Tufa stories. This one offered new information about the special/magical place the Tufa live. If I have a complaint the story seemed a little bit glib. But all in all it was fun and it was about the festive occasion of Bronwyn and Craig's marriage! Have fun with this story... But read The Hum and the Shiver first...

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story, but not a great one, because the ending was somewhat unsatisfying. I agree with some of the comments posted below it on Tor.com: I wish Bronwyn had found a way to make an actual alliance, and not just extracted a hasty and unilateral oath. Also, I do wonder if her brother IS being set up to get mixed up with the little people — that's a good conjecture!

[Brian Marohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Little Story

This fills in the blanks about how Bronwyn got married between books two and three of the Tufa series. Bronwyn's pride gets in the way of things, as usual! And she has some interesting wedding guests.

[Jon]

3.5 stars

[Michael Rhode · Rating 3 out of 5]

Minor short story - not a book.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story about Bronwyn Hyatt´s marriage and the fairies

[Tony · Rating 2 out of 5]

Let us have more of Orla, Queen of the Yunwi Tsunsdi.

[Josie Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Briefly sating my need for Tufa stories with my fave character from the series, in an almost too short, short story. Lovely few minutes of world building, and characterization..