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Title: The Romantic Agenda
Series: n/a
Author: Claire Kann
Publisher: Berkley
Publication Date: April 12, 2022
Source: Publisher
Format: Audiobook
The Romantic Agenda is a darling book that addresses both toxic friendships and budding love.
Joy had been in love with her best friend Malcolm for years, and when she thought he was finally going to announce that he felt that same way toward her, he surprised her by confessing his intentions toward another woman, Summer. Joy decided that an upcoming trip was her last attempt to make Malcolm acknowledge how well they worked together. What she didn’t expect was the gravitational pull of Summer’s best friend, Fox.
Kann brought readers on an entertaining and emotional journey. While I typically avoid love triangles, The Romantic Agenda navigated Joy’s complex feelings well and the author’s exploration of friendships made Joy’s situation feel more authentic. The Romantic Agenda will appeal to readers of Talia Hibbert. Joy was a confident woman with a soft side that she hid well. Kann’s humor worked well for the situation as well; Joy’s one-liners and quips often had me smiling from ear to ear.
Adrienne Walker is a new-to-me narrator and she embodied Joy’s sass, reluctance, and humor. I liked her performance a lot, and her male voices felt natural.
The Romantic Agenda is a fresh voice with tons of appeal.
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