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Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

2 reviews

levilore_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The book legitimately had me laughing out loud during most of it, but still managed to focus on topics of homophobia, found family, mental illness, and what love truly means. I really loved the author took the traditional "fake dating" plot and added in a cast of characters that I genuinely really liked and somehow made me root for a main character who pretty much had zero self-esteem the whole book (which usually find very annoying). The ending was extremely satisfying and although their are 2 more books in the series, I feel as though you could really enjoy this one without reading the others. Only reason its not 5 stars is because sometimes I wanted to shake Luc and Oliver for being so dumb about their emotions, but at the same time its a faked relationship trope, so it comes with the topic.

I would highly recommend the audio book because the narrator was so incredible that I actually liked the book more than the last time I read it. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Classism, Fatphobia, Cancer, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Eating disorder

Minor: Death of parent, Classism, Death, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Sexism, Pregnancy, Racism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, and Vomit

valeria_gzz's review

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

3,75/ maybe 3,5 but it WOULD have been a 4 but then that stupid third act breakup had to come in and take too long. Anyway I really enjoyed the first three quarters of the book and it was so cute and sweet and just adorable AAAAKDJFHSKDNSHSB. 

I loved Oliver and even though I’m not that much like him his problems were relatable. Luc was also relatable just more-so in the beginning and the opposite with Oliver. 
I dog-eared way too many pages. 

I thought the having two friends with the same name and who are married was kinda annoying. Also the Bridget and Tom thing was weird.

Priya was annoying too as were Alex and Miffy. I think the parts I didn’t like about this were the very ‘millennial’ parts.

So I guess apart from that, Luc’s dad, and the third act breakup I already mentioned I really enjoyed this book.

 

I for sure swooned at some of the things they said to each other (mostly Oliver though). AND (I was excited to say something but I completely forgot what it was)

OMFG OKAY SO IT WASNT THIS BUT HOT DAMN OLIVER CARRIED LUC and then be dropped him but it’s okay it’s the thought that counts.

AND OMFFG I ALSO JUST REMEMBERED WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY: I loved how Oliver said Luc’s full name, I don’t know why but I don’t like nicknames (for me) or the people I like so that was a small detail that made me love Oliver. Maybe I liked this book more than I’m letting on.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia

Moderate: Abandonment, Cancer, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia

Minor: Eating disorder and Rape