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escsmith's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
I wish I hadn't read this, the first one was enough.
I dislike a lot of this book to be honest. Luc is insufferable, so whiney and immature throughout.
I like the characters less now that I did before. I felt like everything was handled poorly, from the 'am I gay enough' conversation that happened repeatedly, the grief, and everything about the wedding.I am so glad they didn' get married, because every moment during the tedious arguing I was thinking they should not be marrying one another.
The redeeming qualities of this book were the side characters.
I dislike a lot of this book to be honest. Luc is insufferable, so whiney and immature throughout.
I like the characters less now that I did before. I felt like everything was handled poorly, from the 'am I gay enough' conversation that happened repeatedly, the grief, and everything about the wedding.
The redeeming qualities of this book were the side characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
mnerd63's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Death of parent
jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I honestly don’t think I’ve ever read such an underwhelming sequel. If written well I think I’d really enjoy Luc and Oliver’s dynamic but this just didn’t hit the spot for me. It dragged out unnecessary arguments, had predictable plot if a bunch of weddings and a funeral .
Although arguing is part of even then healthiest relationships, the amount in this book was downright unhealthy. It really put a downer on where live and made this a drag for me to finish. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this duology to anyone wanting a well written realistic queer romance reccomendations.
Although arguing is part of even then healthiest relationships, the amount in this book was downright unhealthy. It really put a downer on where live and made this a drag for me to finish. Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this duology to anyone wanting a well written realistic queer romance reccomendations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Grief, Death, Homophobia, Alcohol, Classism, and Death of parent
bimblebop's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have even less to say about this book than the first.
The main character stayed equally insufferable (which retroactively made him more bearable with the time to adjust), but the male lead went from polite to a little stuffy. Which is all intentional, so there's that.
It was okay. It felt like one big LGBTQ+ party (I'm saying this as a lesbian) and in those ways it's always nice. But I don't feel like this book had anything special for me. It was more like catching up on my friends' and their friends' lives but I don't actually know them so I don't really care.
The main character stayed equally insufferable (which retroactively made him more bearable with the time to adjust), but the male lead went from polite to a little stuffy. Which is all intentional, so there's that.
It was okay. It felt like one big LGBTQ+ party (I'm saying this as a lesbian) and in those ways it's always nice. But I don't feel like this book had anything special for me. It was more like catching up on my friends' and their friends' lives but I don't actually know them so I don't really care.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Eating disorder
yasidiaz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
Just like Boyfriend Material, I found this book hilarious and the characters hilarious, but I was still left wanting more. This time I cared about the side characters a bit more than I did in the first book, but it wasn't much of a difference. I don't hate many of the characters (the exception being Oliver's parents, and that stupid judge), but the only ones I found myself loving and actually caring about were Luc and Oliver.
Now getting that out of the way, I found this book even funnier than the first at times. I also feel that Boyfriend Material was a book where we mostly saw Luc grow, while Husband Material focuses more on Oliver's. There was growth for both of them, but I enjoyed seeing Oliver confront his relationship with his family and that he might harbor internalized homophobia.
I'm not going to spoil the finale but it was the biggest highlight for me. It's so them and I loved it.
If you love Boyfriend Material or already love Alexis Hall, I highly recommend this book.
Now getting that out of the way, I found this book even funnier than the first at times. I also feel that Boyfriend Material was a book where we mostly saw Luc grow, while Husband Material focuses more on Oliver's. There was growth for both of them, but I enjoyed seeing Oliver confront his relationship with his family and that he might harbor internalized homophobia.
I'm not going to spoil the finale but it was the biggest highlight for me. It's so them and I loved it.
If you love Boyfriend Material or already love Alexis Hall, I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Death of parent
ruththereader96's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
A great sequel to boyfriend material
. Lighthearted and funny, great to see the main characters and explore their friends a bit more as well
. Lighthearted and funny, great to see the main characters and explore their friends a bit more as well
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Eating disorder
lonelylooper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Cursing, and Homophobia
caelfind's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
babyleo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
mantaray's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really like this book, then thought I was going to it, then the end absolutely brought it back. Hilarious as ever but the leads were so frustrating! Love Priya and love escaping internalized heteronormativity!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia