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Books: The Broposal & Work in Progress
Me - The Broposal by Sondra Reyes is an emotional, sweet romance book about two best friends who decide to get married so one of them can get his green card, only for them to fall in love for real.
We get both the perspectives of Han and Kenny and both were equally enjoyable to read from. These characters were complex and even when they were at odds, it was easy to sympathize with each of them. Han struggled a lot with vulnerability and could at times be emotionally unavailable to the point where it could be frustrating but watching him open up more throughout the story was so rewarding. Meanwhile, Kenny was an extreme people pleaser who had difficulty making his own decisions but we got to see him grow and develop satisfyingly too.
The romance between Han and Kenny was very cute. They had a strong foundation of friendship and watching it blossom into something more was delightful. The tension and chemistry were great, although their banter wasn't the best. Still, their transition from friends to lovers was smooth and felt believable. These two were deeply committed to and supportive of each other, and it was beautiful to see.
This story also featured some wholesome familial relationships that were a pleasure to read about. It was so nice to see Kenny and Han's closeness not only with their own families but with each other's as well. They were both completely accepted as parts of each other's family even before things turned romantic and it was lovely.
Since there are some sensitive topics, I recommend looking at the trigger warnings at the front before reading this book. However, despite some painful and difficult moments, overall, the tone is lighter.
This is a solid romance book and, especially if you enjoy the friends-to-lovers and marriage-of-convenience tropes, I would recommend it!
Mom - Today, I am recommending Work in Progress by Kat Mackenzie. After her boyfriend dumps her and her life falls apart, Alice embarks on a book-related bus tour across the UK. However, she is disappointed to learn that instead of the trip of her dreams with a bus full of fellow book fans her age, her travel companions are a busload of elderly women and an aggravating but undeniably handsome Scottish bus driver. She soon discovers that it may be the trip of her dreams after all.
This is a sweet and captivating romance. Alice and Robbie have the opposite of a meet cute but even as enemies, they are adorable together. Even their angry banter is delightfully engaging, Plus, there is always an undercurrent of attraction between them even when they allegedly can't stand each other. The hating is always more on Alice's part anyway. Even when she allegedly hates him Robbie seems to be charmed and amused by her.
Robbie is such a great guy, manly but kind. He is so caring and helpful to the elderly woman on his tour and Alice too even when she is difficult. He is always a gentleman. When his mother shows up, it is clear that his warm and loving relationship with her has positively influenced his attitude and behavior toward other women.
Alice and the women on the bus come to care for each other as well. It is touching how their relationships develop. They are like a busload of grandmothers to her who help her in different ways, and she in turn helps them too. They all become like family to each other even the women who don't seem as friendly at first.
The book is also a bit of a travelogue. It is descriptive enough about the famous places the women visit on their tour. Yet, it is not so overly descriptive as to get bogged down in the details of the setting and lose sight of the story. Whether you love good enemies to lovers stories, you are a fan of found family and/or you want to learn a little about some of the sights of the UK, this book is a great choice.
Movie: Dinogator
Today, we are talking about Dinogator, a pretty standard creature-related horror movie about a cross between a dinosaur and an alligator that begins attacking and killing people in the Florida Everglades. This movie doesn't really offer anything new to the genre. It is populated with a gaggle of expendable characters who are rapidly killed off. Thus, most of them are quite underdeveloped and it is difficult to keep track of them let alone care about them. The film is also quite gory. If you like similar movies or are a fan of cheesy beastly-related horror films in general, you will likely enjoy this one, otherwise not.
Dinogator is available now on DVD or for purchase or rental digtially.
And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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