Reviews

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

mafi_vb's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

amcriah's review against another edition

4.0

so impossible funny and abordable. I can’t believe I completely understood and sympathized with BOTH characters and was rooting for them both. I wasn’t even upset with the third act breakups because it actually turned out to be funny!

ceslestialxsara's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.0

kaitthelibrarian's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

moonchild99's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

elliot_scribbles's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

chanidev's review against another edition

3.0

The estranged son of a washed up rock star is setup with a successful attorney in a fake-dating scenario to benefit both of their professional lives. They both have important work functions coming up, and figure they would look better with an attractive man on their arm.

Of course, they end up actually falling for each other. But also of course, they don't communicate it very well. Lots of back and forth and (in my opinion, excessive) drama.

The whole thing was pretty silly, mostly in a funny way. The one liners were cute, friends were quirky, etc. Bonus points for queer representation, but I am not personally a fan of miscommunication plot lines.

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wildeflower16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

When I got into the contemporary romance genre I expected to read a lot more rom com type of stories and most are marketed that way but not many are true rom com’s. THIS is a true rom com. It’s funny, lighthearted, emotional when it needs to be, has hijinks and all manner of romantic/cute scenes sprinkled throughout. Alexis Hall realty understands character and writes some of the best, flawed and imperfect people to root for. When I read their books, I NEVER question if the main couple will stay together because you already know how well they fit because it’s laid out for you, bit by bit, in the story. I loved this book and if you want to enjoy a story from start to finish then this is the story for you.

ashleysas's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.25

queersinurarea's review against another edition

3.75

love the fake dating but unfortunately very average and not all that memorable but i loved it as a little treat for sure