Well, That Was Unexpected

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The Nottinghill Carnival takes central stage in this story about families, memories and the power of dance and festivals. Author Yaba Badoe tells... The media finds out. So close to the release of George’s new app, the two protagonists on an ill-fated blind date are splashed all over the headlines. Without any proper damage control, they’re forced into a dating agreement. Suddenly they’re caught up in a whirlwind of dates and exploration and interviews in Bali as the big event draws near - just for the press, you know.

they're seen on their first meet by george's grandma and are forced to pretend that they've been dating for years and thus begins their escapade to fool the public (george is the son of a really powerful and famous family) who are quite interested to find out exactly who captured the heart of the rich heir. Oh yes! I grabbed it at once. And the love letter to Indonesia was such fun to read, especially the lavish descriptions of food (coffee!) and the gorgeous scenery. The way this book delved so deep into Indonesian tradition and history and culture was an absolute blessing. I learned so much without even realizing it. Author Anna Kemp introduces The Hollow Hills, the sequel to her dark magical tale, Into Goblyn Wood. And Kiki. Must not forget the absolute icon Kiki. Seriously, if I could be any of the characters in this book I would take any and all of them gladly, but Kiki is my life’s ambition in a single person.

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In near future I plan to visit Indonesia to see those places and try their delicious food! The author’s depictions were mouth watering.

Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tour for choosing me as one of the participants in the #WellThatWasUnexpected tour. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.just so you know, i laughed out loud (not in public hdhehdh) and smiled behind my mask alone in the train so if that’s not a good indication of a rom-com book, i don’t know what is.

And I think that even if I didn’t have this preexisting personal connection to Indo, I would feel one after reading this book. That’s how perfect it was.At first chapters were reminding me of American Pie movies style crass teenage humor. Sharlot gets caught to her mother when her new boyfriend is about to pop her cherry and George Clooney gets caught by his father and 13 years old sister when he is out of his pants, watching an animated soft porn! You fill the blanks! Both of the situations are absolutely embarrassing!