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beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
Heartwarming, inner glow inducing story
Penelope Ward is at it again. Love is unconditional. It can make you incandescently happy. It can give you everything you never knew you wanted/needed/can't survive without. Or you can push it away... (evil glare in your direction)
The Anti-Boyfriend has a magical person who unknowingly will make you smile until your cheeks hurt. She will bring enthusiastic and utter joy to the reader and those around her Sunny days have nothing on this kid.
Uncontrollable grinning aside, Sunny isn't the only one going to make you smile. Some neighbors are unforgettable. This book has at least two.
He may be the antithesis of a boyfriend but he is the perfect man...eventually.
Penelope Ward is at it again. Love is unconditional. It can make you incandescently happy. It can give you everything you never knew you wanted/needed/can't survive without. Or you can push it away... (evil glare in your direction)
The Anti-Boyfriend has a magical person who unknowingly will make you smile until your cheeks hurt. She will bring enthusiastic and utter joy to the reader and those around her Sunny days have nothing on this kid.
Uncontrollable grinning aside, Sunny isn't the only one going to make you smile. Some neighbors are unforgettable. This book has at least two.
He may be the antithesis of a boyfriend but he is the perfect man...eventually.
diana_acc's review against another edition
4.0
Una historia sin duda, con algo especial, es obvio que tiene el cliché del vecino y que además se niega a tener una relación estable.
Carys es una madre soltera de 24 años, su hija Sunny tiene 6 meses y es demasiado especial, nació con un cromosoma de más y tiene síndrome de down, cuando llegué a esa parte de la historia, me sorprendió, ya que es la primera vez que me topo con un caso de este tipo, y es difícil darte cuenta como viven los padres de niños con esta situación, cuando personas incultas les dan el pésame o les hacen malas caras.
Deacon, se muestra considerado desde la primera vez que interactúa con está pequeña familia, siempre es paciente, y se empieza a abrir poco a poco, quiero decir demasiado lento, pero nos muestra que tampoco lo ha tenido fácil y que huyó de un pasado sin superarlo realmente, así que por ese lado la autora igual me sorprendió.
Fue agradable leerlos, incluso a Charles, que al principio puedes juzgarlo mal por sus acciones, pero luego te das cuenta que las tomó por que es un buen padre.
Carys es una madre soltera de 24 años, su hija Sunny tiene 6 meses y es demasiado especial, nació con un cromosoma de más y tiene síndrome de down, cuando llegué a esa parte de la historia, me sorprendió, ya que es la primera vez que me topo con un caso de este tipo, y es difícil darte cuenta como viven los padres de niños con esta situación, cuando personas incultas les dan el pésame o les hacen malas caras.
Deacon, se muestra considerado desde la primera vez que interactúa con está pequeña familia, siempre es paciente, y se empieza a abrir poco a poco, quiero decir demasiado lento, pero nos muestra que tampoco lo ha tenido fácil y que huyó de un pasado sin superarlo realmente, así que por ese lado la autora igual me sorprendió.
Fue agradable leerlos, incluso a Charles, que al principio puedes juzgarlo mal por sus acciones, pero luego te das cuenta que las tomó por que es un buen padre.
labwa_0712's review
2.0
It was an okay book with a cliche plot and everything so predictable. The writing was mediocre. Made me want to fall asleep. The conversation between the MCs was so lackluster. The author wanted to make it hilarious but it was totally lame and boring. Surely didn't have the desired effect. The characters were not interesting at all. So dull. Deacon was supposed to be this charming guy but he has a dull personality. He doesn't possess the charm that women would swoon over him. The time jumps were exhausting. Made the story kind of disconnected.
It is weird how I loved this author's books when she is paired with Vi Keeland. Their coalition creates such good works. Can't say the same for their individual works. I loved a couple of solo Vi Keeland books though. But still, I look forward to reading anything they both write together. Sometimes I'm lucky to find a gem, other times not.
It is weird how I loved this author's books when she is paired with Vi Keeland. Their coalition creates such good works. Can't say the same for their individual works. I loved a couple of solo Vi Keeland books though. But still, I look forward to reading anything they both write together. Sometimes I'm lucky to find a gem, other times not.
js_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
caseroo7's review
4.0
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Penelope Ward is one of my favorite authors, and I am always anxiously awaiting her next book. I was super excited when I first heard about The Anti-Boyfriend as it sounded so good, and it was worth the wait. I really enjoyed reading it and it was one I didn’t want to put down.
Deacon and Carys were great for one another. I loved their friendship and easy bond that was there from the beginning and seeing how it deepened the more time they spent together. These two had so many things in common that helped them to relate to one another in a way no one else could. The tension and chemistry between them was so strong and I couldn’t help but love seeing them try to fight it knowing that it would explode at some point.
I also really loved seeing how Sunny fit in with them, and it was so sweet how Deacon cared for her. What kept this one being a five star read for me, was something that I think was just a personal issue. I don’t want to reveal anything and spoil it for other readers. But I just wish that things had gone differently in regards to some outside characters once Deacon and Carys admitted they had feelings for one another. Still a great read that I definitely recommend though, and I can’t wait to see what Penelope writes next!
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Penelope Ward is one of my favorite authors, and I am always anxiously awaiting her next book. I was super excited when I first heard about The Anti-Boyfriend as it sounded so good, and it was worth the wait. I really enjoyed reading it and it was one I didn’t want to put down.
Deacon and Carys were great for one another. I loved their friendship and easy bond that was there from the beginning and seeing how it deepened the more time they spent together. These two had so many things in common that helped them to relate to one another in a way no one else could. The tension and chemistry between them was so strong and I couldn’t help but love seeing them try to fight it knowing that it would explode at some point.
I also really loved seeing how Sunny fit in with them, and it was so sweet how Deacon cared for her. What kept this one being a five star read for me, was something that I think was just a personal issue. I don’t want to reveal anything and spoil it for other readers. But I just wish that things had gone differently in regards to some outside characters once Deacon and Carys admitted they had feelings for one another. Still a great read that I definitely recommend though, and I can’t wait to see what Penelope writes next!
**ARC Provided by Give Me Books**
juliapac's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bananaship's review
2.0
It's like staring into nothing the whole day and right before dusk, something happens, then it ends.
xxbooksilovexx's review
5.0
One of my favorite listens of 2020! Caris & Deacon are everything! Absolutely loved their story. I see many re-listens in my future. Awesome narration by Sebastian York & Andi Arndt as always!
aaria's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5