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aradhnak's review
4.0
Edited:
I received this copy in exchange for an honest review from Entangled Teen publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Entangled Teen!
Best friend’s big brother is a trope I have always enjoyed. There’s just something about it that attracts me to a story. So when I read the synopsis for this book, I wanted so badly to read it and to love it.
Overall, this was such a light-hearted and cute read. I breezed through it. The characters were engaging and entertaining, and the plot, while light, was perfect for the genre. Delia and Jack were both 3-dimensional characters with enough differences and similarities to make their relationship plausible. Giving both of them flaws and strengths helped to make them real and visceral. The same with Zoe, and even Topher.
On the other hand, Grant and Aiden felt a little bit flat and one-dimensional. The ‘kisses that make the world fall away’ promised also seemed a little bit flat to me, though there were moments where I giggled out loud as I was reading. The use of Aiden’s secret as a plot point felt a little bit demeaning and insulting, what with the very real fear he was facing. It seemed to make light a very serious topic.
I am unsure if it was the copy I received, but the formatting of the novel appeared to be off. Sentences had no spaces between them, some quotation marks and punctuation was missing, and certain sentences were structured a little oddly. If this was a formatting issue because I was using Kindle on the iPad, then it is no problem. However, this did detract from my experience with the story as a whole.
Still, it was an entertaining read, and while it is not something I would possibly reread, it has sparked an interest in the author’s other works. And I will definitely be recommending it to friends whose tastes veer in this direction.
I received this copy in exchange for an honest review from Entangled Teen publishing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Entangled Teen!
Best friend’s big brother is a trope I have always enjoyed. There’s just something about it that attracts me to a story. So when I read the synopsis for this book, I wanted so badly to read it and to love it.
Overall, this was such a light-hearted and cute read. I breezed through it. The characters were engaging and entertaining, and the plot, while light, was perfect for the genre. Delia and Jack were both 3-dimensional characters with enough differences and similarities to make their relationship plausible. Giving both of them flaws and strengths helped to make them real and visceral. The same with Zoe, and even Topher.
On the other hand, Grant and Aiden felt a little bit flat and one-dimensional. The ‘kisses that make the world fall away’ promised also seemed a little bit flat to me, though there were moments where I giggled out loud as I was reading. The use of Aiden’s secret as a plot point felt a little bit demeaning and insulting, what with the very real fear he was facing. It seemed to make light a very serious topic.
I am unsure if it was the copy I received, but the formatting of the novel appeared to be off. Sentences had no spaces between them, some quotation marks and punctuation was missing, and certain sentences were structured a little oddly. If this was a formatting issue because I was using Kindle on the iPad, then it is no problem. However, this did detract from my experience with the story as a whole.
Still, it was an entertaining read, and while it is not something I would possibly reread, it has sparked an interest in the author’s other works. And I will definitely be recommending it to friends whose tastes veer in this direction.
kayladbruns's review against another edition
2.0
|Received a copy from NetGallery for a honest review|
So this was about Delia who's falls for her best friend brother. They hated each other for years but when she starts working with him it soon seems like they might just like each other. I thought the characters were okay, I just felt as if it happened so quickly. One minute they hate each other and the next all they can think about is the other person. Its dual POV between Delia and Jack, It wasn't really much depth or character development in this story. It was really cliche and super predictable.
Overall it was a quick cute read, just not something that wowed me.
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So this was about Delia who's falls for her best friend brother. They hated each other for years but when she starts working with him it soon seems like they might just like each other. I thought the characters were okay, I just felt as if it happened so quickly. One minute they hate each other and the next all they can think about is the other person. Its dual POV between Delia and Jack, It wasn't really much depth or character development in this story. It was really cliche and super predictable.
Overall it was a quick cute read, just not something that wowed me.
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aduchene's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, relaxing read to help me think about nothing for a while.
bananatricky's review against another edition
4.0
Three and a half stars.
I have to admit, I misread the blurb on NetGalley when I requested this book and thought, for some reason, that Delia was best friends with Jack's brother not his sister!
Anyhoo, Delia has been best friends with Zoe for ever and spends probably more time at Zoe and Jack's house than her own. Delia's parents work anti-social shifts and appear to be a bit switched-off, they don't remember to buy food and sometimes it seems as though Delia is the adult taking care of her feckless parents. Having said that, money is clearly tight and her parents love her, they just aren't often THERE.
Zoe and Jack have been touched by tragedy when their father and grandfather were killed in a car crash, at first their mother also seemed to have checked out but she seems to be doing better. They all three live with Zoe and Jack's grandmother. Zoe is dating Grant and Delia had high hopes of dating Grant's best friend Aidan, but he has firmly friend-zoned her after she spontaneously kissed him.
Delia is starting work at Betty's Burgers as the new dessert princess - basically she serves slices of cake and sings happy birthday if someone has a birthday (when they get a free slice of cake). Jack already works at Betty's which is a problem because Jack is a complete jerk. But it seems as though the fates are conspiring against Delia because not only does she have to see Jack every time she spends time at Zoe's house AND work with him but as his class' art teacher has left suddenly he is also taking art classes at school with her. But as they are forced into even close proximity Jack and Delia discover they may have more in common than they thought and the person who irritates them the most may also see them the best.
I have tagged this as "angst-angst-angst" because of Delia's parents and Jack and Zoe's situation and Jack's best friend whose brother died of an overdose, heck even Aidan has problems at home. But at the same time I have tagged it as low-angst because these things are just background and the actual plot is relatively angst-free.
I liked this, but I didn't love it. I see from Goodreads that this is the third in the Boyfriend Chronicles series and although it can definitely be read as a stand-alone there is definitely the feel that maybe I missed something - perhaps the start of Delia's crush on Aidan?
Overall, a sweet YA romance about your best friend's older brother, it's got dogs and pie and art jokes and it's about normal kids with normal names, albeit that some of them have had to deal with some difficult circumstances.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
I have to admit, I misread the blurb on NetGalley when I requested this book and thought, for some reason, that Delia was best friends with Jack's brother not his sister!
Anyhoo, Delia has been best friends with Zoe for ever and spends probably more time at Zoe and Jack's house than her own. Delia's parents work anti-social shifts and appear to be a bit switched-off, they don't remember to buy food and sometimes it seems as though Delia is the adult taking care of her feckless parents. Having said that, money is clearly tight and her parents love her, they just aren't often THERE.
Zoe and Jack have been touched by tragedy when their father and grandfather were killed in a car crash, at first their mother also seemed to have checked out but she seems to be doing better. They all three live with Zoe and Jack's grandmother. Zoe is dating Grant and Delia had high hopes of dating Grant's best friend Aidan, but he has firmly friend-zoned her after she spontaneously kissed him.
Delia is starting work at Betty's Burgers as the new dessert princess - basically she serves slices of cake and sings happy birthday if someone has a birthday (when they get a free slice of cake). Jack already works at Betty's which is a problem because Jack is a complete jerk. But it seems as though the fates are conspiring against Delia because not only does she have to see Jack every time she spends time at Zoe's house AND work with him but as his class' art teacher has left suddenly he is also taking art classes at school with her. But as they are forced into even close proximity Jack and Delia discover they may have more in common than they thought and the person who irritates them the most may also see them the best.
I have tagged this as "angst-angst-angst" because of Delia's parents and Jack and Zoe's situation and Jack's best friend whose brother died of an overdose, heck even Aidan has problems at home. But at the same time I have tagged it as low-angst because these things are just background and the actual plot is relatively angst-free.
I liked this, but I didn't love it. I see from Goodreads that this is the third in the Boyfriend Chronicles series and although it can definitely be read as a stand-alone there is definitely the feel that maybe I missed something - perhaps the start of Delia's crush on Aidan?
Overall, a sweet YA romance about your best friend's older brother, it's got dogs and pie and art jokes and it's about normal kids with normal names, albeit that some of them have had to deal with some difficult circumstances.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
Bumped for release.
jess's review against another edition
3.0
“He stared at me for a moment like he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do, and then he kissed me back…gentle at first and then it built into something more. Something a little wild and a whole lot of right.”
nruthh's review
lighthearted
fast-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
2.75
bookishalison's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars cute teenage love story
Delia and her best friend's brother, Jack did not get a long, she was more like a pesky little sister to him, but things change when they start working together.
The story definitely had its good moments, but I found it lacking in the chemistry department, maybe if the story was longer we would have seen more growth between them, but I didn't see that spark. I found Delia and Jack a bit mean at times, but I try to see things from their perspective, Jack lost his father and Grandfather, and Delia was home alone a lot due to her mom and dad always working.
The little bit of teenage drama was there and I thought it was a good little twist in the story.
*an arc was provided by the publisher and Nettgalley for an honest review*
Delia and her best friend's brother, Jack did not get a long, she was more like a pesky little sister to him, but things change when they start working together.
The story definitely had its good moments, but I found it lacking in the chemistry department, maybe if the story was longer we would have seen more growth between them, but I didn't see that spark. I found Delia and Jack a bit mean at times, but I try to see things from their perspective, Jack lost his father and Grandfather, and Delia was home alone a lot due to her mom and dad always working.
The little bit of teenage drama was there and I thought it was a good little twist in the story.
*an arc was provided by the publisher and Nettgalley for an honest review*
katrinamarie's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on Bookish Things & More
I absolutely adored this book. I hoped to get a story about Delia after reading The Boyfriend Bet.
Delia's story didn't happen the way I thought it was going to happen, and I really liked that. After reading The Boyfriend Bet you think she's going to be with a certain guy, but she starts developing feelings for someone she shouldn't.
The best friend's brother trope will always be my favorite. It's like there is this moment when you realize they aren't just your friend's annoying sibling. And maybe your sister's friend isn't so bad.
Both Delia and Jack bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in each other. I liked seeing them jump over those hurdles. They are complete opposites in every way, and it was fun watching them interact.
Overall, Boomerang Boyfriend is a cute story. You'll laugh, you'll get upset for both Delia and Jack, and you'll swoon.
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I absolutely adored this book. I hoped to get a story about Delia after reading The Boyfriend Bet.
Delia's story didn't happen the way I thought it was going to happen, and I really liked that. After reading The Boyfriend Bet you think she's going to be with a certain guy, but she starts developing feelings for someone she shouldn't.
The best friend's brother trope will always be my favorite. It's like there is this moment when you realize they aren't just your friend's annoying sibling. And maybe your sister's friend isn't so bad.
Both Delia and Jack bring out the best, and sometimes the worst, in each other. I liked seeing them jump over those hurdles. They are complete opposites in every way, and it was fun watching them interact.
Overall, Boomerang Boyfriend is a cute story. You'll laugh, you'll get upset for both Delia and Jack, and you'll swoon.
bookishzelda's review against another edition
Boomerang Boyfriend was such a cute story and just what I needed to get a break from heavier issues.
I love this kind of story. Two people who have known eachother forever and have now just realized they both have grown up. In this case it’s Delia and her best friends brother. Which brings a layer of complications since Delia is like part of their family already.
There were times that Delia’s personality was a little too much for me but at the same time I really liked that she didn’t care what people thought of her. She’s willing to be adventurous and fun and go after what she wants. She doesn’t wait for a guy to make the move, she’s not afraid to put herself out there so that she doesn’t waste her energy on something not worth it.
Jack was kind of a jerk and sourpuss in the beginning but he also lost his dad and grandpa. I think he was just struggling to living with all girls and dealing with his grief. He was rough around the edges but I think he has a good heart and Delia brings out a fun side to him. Although he was a little bit on the jealous side.
I live in Chicagoland but the setting of Canton, IL sounded familiar and I realized my husband was actually born in Canton. I actually have family that lives a little southwest from there so it is always to fun to have a setting in an area you are familiar with.
The story has some great side characters. It would be nice to see more books featuring them in their own stories. Maybe finding their own loves. I really liked how involved the parents are as well. Even Delia’s parents who work too much still have a presence. It’s always nice to see.
I really enjoyed this book and it was the fun light read I was looking for.
I love this kind of story. Two people who have known eachother forever and have now just realized they both have grown up. In this case it’s Delia and her best friends brother. Which brings a layer of complications since Delia is like part of their family already.
There were times that Delia’s personality was a little too much for me but at the same time I really liked that she didn’t care what people thought of her. She’s willing to be adventurous and fun and go after what she wants. She doesn’t wait for a guy to make the move, she’s not afraid to put herself out there so that she doesn’t waste her energy on something not worth it.
Jack was kind of a jerk and sourpuss in the beginning but he also lost his dad and grandpa. I think he was just struggling to living with all girls and dealing with his grief. He was rough around the edges but I think he has a good heart and Delia brings out a fun side to him. Although he was a little bit on the jealous side.
I live in Chicagoland but the setting of Canton, IL sounded familiar and I realized my husband was actually born in Canton. I actually have family that lives a little southwest from there so it is always to fun to have a setting in an area you are familiar with.
The story has some great side characters. It would be nice to see more books featuring them in their own stories. Maybe finding their own loves. I really liked how involved the parents are as well. Even Delia’s parents who work too much still have a presence. It’s always nice to see.
I really enjoyed this book and it was the fun light read I was looking for.
xsophiehoughton's review against another edition
4.0
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
In Boomerang Boyfriend, we meet Delia and Jack, as they are working together at the local burger joint. Jack is the brother of Delia's best friend, Zoe, and has always treated her as something like another sister, so she knows he would never go for her, and she would never have wanted him to, but with them being forced to work together, he's starting to grow on her, and soon the attraction becomes a bit too much. Can they get over their initial apprehensions to make a proper go at a relationship.
This was by first book by this author, and I found myself really enjoying it. Reading it in the middle of summer, this was the perfect time, as it was definitely cute and fun. Both characters were real, and relatable, and I definitely found myself like the whole dual pov aspect of the book. Yeah, there was some unnecessary drama, but that's to be expected if I'm honest, and all in all, I'm happy I read this one. Definitely a quick read, with excellent chemistry, perfect for the summer time.
In Boomerang Boyfriend, we meet Delia and Jack, as they are working together at the local burger joint. Jack is the brother of Delia's best friend, Zoe, and has always treated her as something like another sister, so she knows he would never go for her, and she would never have wanted him to, but with them being forced to work together, he's starting to grow on her, and soon the attraction becomes a bit too much. Can they get over their initial apprehensions to make a proper go at a relationship.
This was by first book by this author, and I found myself really enjoying it. Reading it in the middle of summer, this was the perfect time, as it was definitely cute and fun. Both characters were real, and relatable, and I definitely found myself like the whole dual pov aspect of the book. Yeah, there was some unnecessary drama, but that's to be expected if I'm honest, and all in all, I'm happy I read this one. Definitely a quick read, with excellent chemistry, perfect for the summer time.