Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. 

Hello!

It's good to be back. A lot of work to do, but now I got time to do the TTT. So, here are my ten books with 'flower' on the cover. I should give the disclaimer that most of my books are Indonesian books and I choose the recent book that I read. So, it's not necessarily my favourite.

1. In My Closet - Risa Lisa

After watching My Love Mix-Up, I really have an interested to read many BL manhwa. In My Closet is one of them  This manhwa tells the story of Sua who likes his manager, Jung. As an Idol, it's not easy for Sua to open up his feeling. Moreover to coming out as gay, Thankfully, Sua's feelings and Jung's are mutual. In the end, they support and love each other dearly. So many cute scenes here. Not to mention that the art is so beautiful.

2. Besok Kita Belum Tentu Saling Mengingat (Tomorrow We Don't Necessarily Remember Each Other) - Dopra

So, actually, it's not a flower in the cover, it's a plant. But, since the cover is beautiful, I would like to add it to this list. The poetry book is always been part of my reading journey. For me, most of the poetry in this book is emphasizing a lot of rhetorical questions. Then, the theme itself is predominantly about loneliness and unrequited love.

3. Call from An Angel - Guillaume Musso

One of the french translation books that I ever read. I thought this book is an ordinary romance, but it turns out to be a mystery. The plot is a little bit slow, but the ending makes me curious more. Should I read the second book, then?

4. Mencari Simetri (Looking for Symmetry) - Annisa Ihsani

Tbh, Ihsani's book is such a refreshing book. With a thoughtful plot, the story won't have a plot gap whatsoever. Most of the parts are very relatable to my life. Sadly, I hardly remember the story. Lol. Maybe this book is not that memorable for me.

5. Giselle - Akiyoshi Rikako

Rikako's novel is always interesting to read. As a mystery novel, Rikako should be praised because most of her work is really unpredictable. Then, the mixture of mystery, horror, and thriller in her novel is really unbelievable. I really hope that her work would be translated into a lot of languages so many people can read her amazing story.

6. Lovely Heist - Prisca Primasari

The story about a thief organization and how they can manage to survive in this cruel world, with their limitation, can be found on Lovely Heist. I love how Prismasari put her word in this story. Liquor and Frea still being my favourite couple in this series.

"Because you can't heal your heart with break the other's heart.. or break yourself..."

7. The Rose & The Dagger - Renee Ahdieh

The story about how Shahrzad finally can accept Khalid with all of his flaws, and also how Khalid trusts Shahrzad about his weakness is unveiled through this second book. The story is quite complex since most of the story would tell the threat of war in Khalid's empire and etc.

8. Traces of Love - Clio Freya

The latest book from Fay's Adventure Series. I really love this book so much and I still waiting for the fourth book. Hope Clio Freya will publish it soon.

9. Morning Light - WIndhy Puspitadewi

One of the most memorable books that I ever read when in high school. It talked about how each of the characters should live under the shadow of their closest one, starting from the father, mother, sibling, etc. Sometimes, we didn't realize our potential since we only put our attention to chasing that shadow.

10. Mawar Merah: Mosaik (Red Roses: Mozaic) - Luna Torashyngu

Mawar Merah is always one of my favourite teenlit novels. The story is very intriguing and I don't think not many authors in Indonesia will write about an assassin. So, this novel is really worth reading.

Finally! I have finished my list. How about you? As from TTT we can share our booklist with each other, let's just say that I wanna introduce you all to Indonesian books. Hope you enjoy it.

Sincerely,

Ra

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Title: Business Proposal

Director: Park Sun-ho

Writer: Hae Hwa, Han Sul-hee, Hong Bo-hee

Number of episodes: 12 episodes

Release date: February 28 - April 5, 2022

Watched on Netflix

Business Proposal is one of the K-dramas that I watched when it was still ongoing. This is a very sweet and comedic drama. It is worth watching when you wanna relax and not think too much.

Ha-ri and her CEO

The plot of an ordinary employee falling in love with the CEO may sound overly cliche, but in BP, you will find a more complex story. One day, Ha-ri agreed to help Young-seo (her best friend who is a chaebol family's daughter) in taking her place on a blind date. The intention is clear: to be rejected by her date. But when Ha-ri finally met her date, he was taken aback because her blind date is Kang Taeo-moo. He is the CEO of the company she works for.

Kang Tae-mo is the most perfect and, shall we say, 'superficial' person you've ever met in a drama. He is wealthy, intelligent, and attractive, and he claims to be able to do anything. When his grandfather nagged him to marry soon, Tae-moo decided to marry whoever he meets on his first blind date—because he dislikes wasting his time. As a result, after meeting Ha-ri, who pretends to be Yeong-so, Tae-mo asks her to marry him.

Draw my attention from the very first time

I didn't have any expectations when I watched the first episode. I decided to watch this k-drama because it was on Netflix's top list, and not gonna lie, I don't regret it.

I really like how the author plots the story. One of the strongest points of this k-drama is its comedic side. I still remember how hard I laughed when Ha-ri said Tae-mo looks like an archaeopteryx. Then, many interactions between Ha-ri and her food department team provide a different side of comedy.

The conflict is actually quite simple. It discussed how their relationship affects their work as well as Tae-family mo's background. Fortunately, the majority of conflicts can be resolved amicably. Despite the fact that Ha-ri still needs to persuade Tae-mo's grandfather until the final episode.

Apart from Ha-ri and Tae-mo, my favourite couple would be Sung-Hoon and Youn-Seo. They are unquestionably my favourite. Their sweetness, as well as the way they admire each other, is something I adore. Yeong-seo's respect for Sung-hoon is impressive, as is Sung-hoon's respect for Yeong-seo. Not to mention that Sung-hoon is eager to assist Young-seo in growing her business. Argh, they're so perfect for each other.

The plus points

This k-drama has a lot of interesting parts. As an adaptation of the same-titled web novel, this drama is more dynamic and funnier. I tried reading the webtoon, but it's not as funny as the drama. As a result, I prefer drama more.

Then, as in other k-dramas, there's always a social issue to be resolved. We will discover the scam camera case for BP. It is well known that most sexual abuse cases, particularly those involving digital technology, are extremely difficult to report. We can learn from this drama that the legal route will not help the victim because the law is still a complete mess.

Another intriguing point is how the company works in the food industry. Ha-ri's job as a researcher is one that is rarely seen in other dramas. Her job, in my opinion, is very relatable to the majority of people. As a result, it may be able to inspire viewers who are still in college.

What I don't like...

Actually, it's not a big deal, but I had no idea this k-drama only had 12 episodes. When I watched the last episode, I still thought there would be enough time to solve all of the problems, but I was mistaken. The final episode, in my opinion, is a little rushed. Despite the fact that each of the conflicts has been resolved, it does not feel as smooth as I expected it to be. Sigh.

Yoo-ra and Min-ho are my least favourite characters. They were both such a pain. Their character is unlikable. Geez. I'm always tempted to throw something at them.

Conclusion

Business Proposal is a lovey-dovey drama that will satisfy your hopeless romantic side. This drama is so fluffy and won't give you a headache.

8 out of 10 stars.

Sincerely,

Ra

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Title: Jujutsu Kaise 0: The Movie

Genre: Animation, action, fantasy

Duration: 105 minutes

Release date: 2021

Watched at Cinepolis Depok Town Square

• Yuta Okkotsu, a high schooler who gains control of an extremely powerful Cursed Spirit and gets enrolled in the Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School by Jujutsu Sorcerers to help him control his power and keep an eye on him.

Tbh, I never watched Jujutsu Kaisen before, but since I am curious, I decided to give it a chance. Well, as someone who never read or watch it, JJK 0 will give you a ground basis to understand the JJK universe. You won't get much confused since JJK 0 is a prequel.

The story

Yuta Okkotsu is cursed, or that's what he thought. A powerful Cursed Spirit, and also his childhood friend, is stuck in his body. To some extent, Rika always helps Yuta on every occasion. When someone bullied him, Rika will appear and protect Yuta at all costs. Sadly, a lot of them will die instantly. 

To avoid more casualties, Yuta shut down his interaction with anyone else. Until... he gets enrolled in The Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School. Thanks to Satoru Gojou, that will remind you of Kakashi from Naruto, Yuta is able to start his training at that school. Aside to control Rika's violent behaviour, he also will learn how to maximize his ability.

What I like...

Tbh, the premise of the story is interesting. It caught my interest instantly. One of my favourite parts is when Yuta is asked to accompany Toge Inumaki to do his duty. Since I have no knowledge about every character, I don't understand why Toge's word is limited. I mean... what on earth he can only say a word about sushi and food? It's like there is no meaningful word coming from his mouth.

So, when I know about Toge's ability, I am awed and understood perfectly about his behaviour.

Other than that, about the battle. I think Yuta's ability is so powerful. He can copy the other's power easily and in a much more powerful way. When he encounters Suguru, his trust towards Rika is undefeatable. Therefore, he finally can save Maki, Toge, and also Panda by himself. 

Another Thought

When the battle broke down, I wish Satoru dan Suguru will duel meet face to face. But, their interaction at the end of the movie is enough. It shows how Satoru and Suguru have a deep connection. Then, I don't know, it just reminds me of the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald in the Harry Potter Universe. It's so random but I think it's kinda similar.

Tbh, after watching the movie, I feel a little bit curious about the rest of the story. So, I decided to buy the manga. You guess what, JJK manga is the most expensive comic book that I ever bought T.T. Sigh. I just can hope the story is amazing as the price is...

Conclusion

If you haven't followed anything about JJK, JJK 0 can be your first choice. It will give you the taste and you won't be that much confusion. But, I do understand that JJK 0 will give a special meaning to the avid fans of JJK. So, whether you are new to this universe, or a fan, you will feel satisfied when watching this movie.

Well, actually it's been a while since I watched an anime movie at the cinema. The last anime movie that I watched must be Detective Conan the movie and it was before the pandemic. So, it's refreshing to watch JJK 0. 

7 out of 10 stars.

Sincerely,

Ra