The Broposal

[2.5] I've never read anything by this author before, but I was immediately pulled in by the title, cover, and premise. They all sounded amazing, built on tropes that tickle my fancy (fake relationship, friends to lovers) and with notable representation.

However, I'll be first to admit the writing style didn't click with me. The flow felt choppy, in part due to the number of plot points being juggled, and the villains came across single-toned and cartoonish in their predictability. Especially Jackie, Kenny's abusive ex - she played such a huge role in the story from start to finish and in ways that went beyond necessary to make good on the promise of the premise that I ran out of fuel to trudge through meticulously.

This just wasn't for me, but I hope others have a better experience because there are particular parts of the story that are important to tell.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!