A review by thenovelmaura
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I had to read several reviews before I could put my finger on what bothered me about this book, but I figured it out! This romance has no plot and no stakes. The main characters refused to date because... they wanted to keep it casual, or something? But yes, the most action in this book takes place during the initial meet cute scene, and the rest is just snippets of Nik's life strung together. There's no real conflict here and nothing keeping the leads apart besides their own stubbornness. Of course we love two POC leads and a diverse friend group, but this one was otherwise disappointing since Guillory is such a popular author.
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