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Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper

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ezrasupremacy's review against another edition

3.0

maybe now that i’ve left my gay romances phase i’m more critical of them, but either way, this was largely average. main character was a bit annoying, characters overall seemed very much like stereotypes rather than feeling real, but i don’t necessarily expect that from a silly little romcom, so alas. reasonable criticisms aside, i cannot even begin to express to you how painfully millennial this book was. i don’t know if this was the intention (though i highly doubt it, assuming this is exactly the kind of humour the author would prefer) but it was actually torturous to read at times. if you turned 21 before 2020 i’m sure this book will be enjoyable to you.

(self reflection throughout the course of writing this review has shown me that my issue is that this is very much stereotypically romcom and i cannot stand romcom, even when it’s gay, so disregard or regard my opinion as you may with that knowledge in mind)

lindyspence's review against another edition

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3.0

loved the concept but i felt like i was skimming through the book - i could have related to main character but i haven’t had similar pining experience….

sunflorra's review

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1.5

The writing style just wasn’t for me.

cherylc's review

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funny fast-paced

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

3.0

dorkasaurisrex's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

jneverland's review

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funny lighthearted reflective 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

2.75

Content Warnings

c0smic_mistak3's review against another edition

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just... a lot of talk but not nearly enough action? it's not even like it's an action book but my goodness. you were just in the guy's head (I can't even remember what his name is). Just one mention of trying to tell his friend his feelings would be nice but still was taking entirely too long.