Reviews: The Proposal Project (18)
“Quick & Fun!”
(Paperback)
by Anna
3.75 - 4 Very easy & pleasant to read. It was very clear from the beginning that Oliver was suuuper into Priscilla and kept on wanting to meet and hang out and I don’t know how if it was made that way for the reader to notice or if Priscilla was just really *that* oblivious to Oliver’s attempts and so in her head about the whole fake dating situation? I guess this is one of those moments where dual pov would have been great. The fake relationship itself was fun to read and I actually would have loved for them to go on a couple more (fake) dates, just the two of them so they have something to tell to their respective best friends. Two things stood out to me in a really positive way. One was the way Priscilla handled Malcolm and his business & private inquiries, which she rightfully clocked as unprofessional in every way possible and therefore stopped all communication with him. I do think there was room to further resolve the actual reason why she was fired from her event planning job, though. The other thing was the fight between Priscilla and Oliver, which was your typical cue to lead the way for a third act breakup, and I have to admit, while reading this scene, I was already mentally preparing for the breakup, which ended up not happening! Instead, Priscilla and Oliver talked it out and moved on with their relationship. I love when adults do adult things!! I will also say, as cringe as this whole flashmob idea in the beginning was to me, reading how it turned out in the end, it sounded like a well executed proposal. There’s a level of predictability, which I also noticed in Donna’s previous novel, Hate Mail, but it didn’t impact my enjoyment whatsoever. If you want a quick, fun read, I would recommend both The Proposal Project as well as Donna’s previous release, Hate Mail. (This book also deserves some mental plus points for mentioning/referencing the 90s movie "Babe" (the one about the little pig)) Thank you One More Chapter/HarperCollins for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
“Cute!”
(Paperback)
by Renee_Reads
Priscilla has a plan. And falling for Oliver was not on her to do list. But you know what happens in romance books right? Of course they fall in love and I loved watching the push and pull between them. I did get a little annoyed that they didn't confess their feelings for one another a bit earlier but I do love a slow burn romance and the buildup is always nice. I really think Oliver and Priscilla are perfect for one another and the love for each other shines through despite their unwillingness (at first) to admit to their feelings. I did feel the plot was a little over the top on this one and I am glad it all came together in the end but IMO it was a bit unrealistic. I still really enjoyed this book and will definitely look forward to more from this author in the future. Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter | One More Chapter for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
“Really cute.”
(Paperback)
by Annthia Harding
I was super excited to read this after reading Hate Mail last year and absolutely loving it! Although this had quite a different vibe, it was still a really sweet story. There was some heartfelt moments, good banter between the MCs and just a real fun element running through the whole book. The MCs had good chemistry, and were actually quite likeabke. Things did often swing to cheesy territory, but I feel like that's just part and parcel with this book so if you hate cheese, this probably isnt for you. I'm not a fan of the miscommunication trope, so I was a bit this weary when I that was in this book, but it was handelled a bit differently in this so I didn't mind too much. Overall, this is a sweet rom-com for anyone wanting a nice and easy read. Thanks to Harper Collins UK and Netgally for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.
“I loved this a lot!!”
(Paperback)
by Amy
Ahhh I couldn't stop reading! I loved this! I loveeee their chemistry and the tension was so amazing! The Proposal Project is about our FMC called Priscilla who was fired from her job and doesn't know what to do next, until her bestie Tina decides she wants to propose to her partner Ryan! However, she finds out that Ryan is trying to do the same using his best friend Oliver to help plan the best proposal. Priscilla enlists Oliver to help make the ultimate double proposal for their besties. Easy right? Not quite, they really don't get on and she can't stand him. This makes for an amazing story with banter, tension and a slight miscommunication We have fake dating, he falls first, enemies (eh kinda) to lovers I don't normally like miscommunication but I feel like the way it was done in this books was really good! I could completely see how she felt but I also understood from his side! The story between Oliver and Priscilla is sooo good!! He's the perfect guy, he really shows that he cares for her. She was such a lovable FMC and I could relate to her in a lot of ways, not seeing people for who they are and trying to see the best in everyone and her overthinking made me feel so seen!
“Great read!”
(Paperback)
by Kate Uzell
This was such a fun book, I love a good enemies to lovers romcom and this really hit the mark. I really enjoyed the premise of Priscilla and Oliver having to work together to help their friends propose to one another and then that leads to them having to fake-date so it’s suspicious that they’re spending more time together. Priscilla and Oliver had great chemistry together and I really enjoyed reading their interactions. I do think there could have been some added tension from Malcolm, it felt like nothing was done with his storyline
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The Proposal Project

The Proposal Project

Fiction, Romance Fiction
Donna Marchetti (author)
Paperback Published on: 19/06/2025
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