So imagine my joy when I found that Netflix was releasing several original romantic comedies and dramas!
There have been quite a few this year, but I want to talk about my two favorites.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Sure, the name of this movie doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, this one is a MUST watch. Lily James, who you may recognize as the star of the Mamma Mia sequel, or the Cinderella remake, plays a writer in post-war London. She starts a pen-pal relationship with a sheep farmer from the island of Guernsey, who found her name and address inside of a book he purchased used. Guernsey was occupied by the Nazis during WWII, so some of the residents who were out too late after curfew claimed they were in a book club to avoid trouble. But they continued on with their literary society, and James' character arrives later to write a story on them, and of course find her place in the world.
It is absolutely delightful, and the UST (that stands for unresolved sexual tension for those who don't live the fandom life) between the two main characters is on fire!
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Lara Jean writes a letter to every boy she falls in love with (five to be exact) and keeps them in a closet in her room. Her sister finds the letters and mails them. Shenanigans ensue, especially when heartthrob Peter suggests they fake date to make his ex jealous and Lara Jean can avoid her sister's ex-boyfriend following up on the love letter he received.
This movie was great from start to finish! I especially loved Lara Jean's fear of driving, because that was 100 percent me as a teenage girl. In fact, I identified with that character quite a bit! Check out this movie if you get a chance.
And coming soon...
Perhaps the biggest news that came for me this summer though was that Shonda Rhimes is producing a TV series for Netflix based on the Bridgerton series of romance novels by Julia Quinn. This is so exciting because Quinn is my favorite romance writer, and the Bridgertons are amazing. I absolutely CANNOT wait.
Give it to me now, Netlfix. :)
