The Broposal

Sonora Reyes has been known for their YA novels, but The Broposal marks their first adult novel. Alejandro and Kenny have been best friends since they were in elementary school and roommates for several years. But Alejandro (Han) is undocumented and limited in what he can do in the United States. Kenny decides to marry him so he can get his US citizenship. Never mind that Han is (probably) straight or that Kenny just got out of a bad relationship. Their fake marriage is all too believable to their family and friends… but is it real to Han and Kenny?

Why I Chose This Book:

I was immediately interested in The Broposal for many reasons. First, this is the most realistic reason for a modern fake relationship I’ve seen in contemporary romances. I also loved that this highlights immigrants in a way that is sincere and nuanced. It had all the right ingredients for a beautiful love story.

What I Liked:

• Latine and immigrant representation
• Kenny is bisexual; Han is straight.. maybe? Homophobic? Actually gay? He’ll find out!
• Getting out of an abusive relationship
• Navigating the addiction of a family member
• Loving family members and friends
• The fake relationship was actually way too real!
• Friends to lovers

Audiobook

André Santana and Alejandro Antonio Ruiz narrate Kenny and Han in The Broposal. They both do a phenomenal job, each bringing their respective character to life. I could picture them each so well, in large part thanks to the tone each narrator gives the characters. This was such an excellent listen, and I’m glad I read the book this way.

Final Thoughts

I absolutely loved The Broposal. It has so much heart and emotion, weaving in numerous different themes without ever feeling overcrowded. It touches on so many important topics—from immigration status to sexuality to the meaning of your relationships—and does all so well and with such nuance. This is a book I’d urge everyone to read. I can’t wait to read more from Sonora Reyes.

Special thanks to Forever, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Get the Book

You can buy The Broposal here – it’s available as a hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

The Broposal by Sonora Reyes
Audiobook Narrator	André Santana and Alejandro Antonio Ruiz
Audience	Adult
Genre	Contemporary Romance
Setting	New Mexico
Number of Pages	352
Format I Read	Audiobook & Ebook (NetGalley ARCs)
Original Publication Date	January 21, 2025
Publisher	Forever

Official Summary

From the author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, two best bros fake an engagement–but will their friendship survive?

It’s about time roommates Alejandro and Kenny get married. Or at least, that’s what all their close friends and family think when they announce their engagement. The kicker? The two are faking their whole relationship so Alejandro can get a green card. But if Han was going to marry anyone, it would be his ride or die since second grade.

Han has never been able to put down roots, and the only one who truly breaks through his walls is Kenny. Sweet, sensitive Kenny is newly single, and what better distraction from his soul-sucking relationship than proposing marriage to Han? Kenny can’t think of anything more fun than spending his life with his best friend, even if it’s just for a piece of paper. But as Kenny keeps up the charade, he’s soon struggling to resist their sizzling chemistry.

The line between fact and fiction begins to blur the closer they get to their wedding date. With all eyes on Han and Kenny—including a meddling ex and immigration officers—will these two bros make it down the altar for real?