I’ve read most of Mariana Zapata’s works, and it is safe to say, that ‘The Best Thing’ just like every other work of hers centers on romance that burns slowly rather than fiercely. When Booktok notified me of this book, I instantly had it on queue to read, because I was curious to know if the plot was nearly as good as the title itself. So it is safe to say that my expectations were very high, and a part of me wondered if this author would meet those expectations or I’ll just be left disappointed.

The news of the school shooting at Apalachee High School and the other murders that have happened this week, in my country, has left my heart heavy with grief. It's disconcerting to see teenagers committing murder crimes, which makes me wonder where the innocence of childhood has gone. Has it become extinct? Do kids no longer value innocence, and all they want to do is engage in harmful activities? I felt overwhelmed, and the only thing I could think to do to ease the stress was to watch a movie.

When I thought this film was going to be one of those boring American romantic comedies after it was strongly recommended by a friend, I found myself intrigued by how captivating and hilarious it is. The beginning alone was so funny that it sucked me in until the credits rolled.

Friends to lovers? Definitely my favorite romance trope. Fake dating, uncomfortable friend zoning, I was absolutely sold."The Cheat Sheet" is your typical friends to lovers romance novel with just the right bit of humor. From the writing, to the banter, to the fake dating and the eventual climax, this book was almost perfection.

I've been watching a lot of thrillers lately, and they've been playing with my mental health. So, for a change, I sought out some romance, and movie-tok(if that's a word) came in handy. In all honesty, I was drawn to this film because of Hero Fiennes Tiffin. My heart races whenever he’s on screen, and my silly jaw drops whenever he speaks. It's awkward to feel this way about someone I’ve only seen on screen, but whatever.

If you’re in the mood for a dark, unsettling thriller that will leave you questioning humanity and its capacity for evil, Seven is the perfect film. I had heard a lot about this movie, and I decided to watch it last night. It turned out to be a disturbing but gripping experience.