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cheypreston's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, and Death
tamsterdam_reads's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Canadian Boyfriend was a lovely story about a struggling dance teacher and widowed hockey player who is trying to juggle a lot with his daughter and career. There were some deep important issues woven within the foundation of the story that I wasn’t expecting, however, the growing feelings between Aurora and Mike and Mike’s adorable daughter were raw and beautiful. It included the messy and complicated intricacies of life, but it also had love, support and growth. Overall, this story is for those looking for a little more depth to their romance novels.
Both Joshua Jackson and Emily Ellet did a great job with their narration.
Both Joshua Jackson and Emily Ellet did a great job with their narration.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
mia_reads_romance's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
I have been really looking forward to Canadian Boyfriend because I love a single-parent book and I have enjoyed other Jenny Holiday books I have read. I'm happy to say it didn't disappoint!
I really liked Aurora and watching her deal with her anxiety and grow as a person. I really related to Aurora because being a people pleaser is something I spent a ton of time dealing with in therapy as well. There was a quote I really related to:
"Instead of being honest with people, I've spent my life twisting myself into what I thought they wanted me to be. And where did that get me? Sick. It got me sick."
I don't usually put quotes in my reviews but this one really struck a chord with me and I think lots of women will relate to it.
Mike and Olivia were really likeable characters a well. I liked that they both were in therapy and I loved that Mike learned how many things his wife had been taking care of that he never realized.
I recommend this one to anyone who enjoys reading romances about being a parent and dealing with anxiety and grief. I thought Jenny Holiday dealt with all these issues with care and I the result it a moving and emotional read.
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - This book had several steamy scenes but none that were super drawn out.
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 - Canadian Boyfriend is read by Joshua Jackson and Emily Ellet and has duet narration. Joshua Jackson is a newer audiobook narrator but readers may recognize him from his acting career most notably, his roles in Dawson's Creek and Fringe. I have enjoyed other audiobooks narrated by Emily Ellet, most recently, Blonde Identity. I know a lot of readers appreciate duet narration so I think many readers will love this audiobook. I will say every time there is a text message sent the text tone sounds and I kept checking my phone (you have been warned).
Thanks to Netgalley, Hatchette Audio, and Forever for providing me with early access to Canadian Boyfriend. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Grief
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