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lettuce_read's review
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Eating disorder
joyfulfoodie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
I liked Boyfriend Material better. This book sees the characters two years later and more settled into their relationship. Some of the drama feels legit and needed, some of the drama seems forced to make a conflict happen at the right stage of the book. Because of some of this forced drama, I did not expect the book to end the way it did. Didn't love or hate the ending, it was just kind of like Ok well I guess this book is done. I am not disappointed I read it, it was nice having more time with these characters, and there are many highlightable lines and moments.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Homophobia
Minor: Eating disorder
bedtimesandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Homophobia, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Classism
lizacorn's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder
sarahna's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Death of parent, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Body shaming, Classism, Eating disorder, Cancer, Grief, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
this_momma_is_booked's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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
3.25
I was so excited for this sequel after loving Boyfriend Material, but this one fell flat. It was too long-winded for what was happening and very Four Weddings and a Funeral-ish with the constant weddings. There was very little chemistry between Luc and Oliver this go-around and I feel STRONGLY that Luc really needs to go to therapy because a lot of the issues in their relationship stem from Luc's anxiety and spontaneity and insecurities. And rather than seek help for that, he basically tells Oliver that's who he is and he has to just accept that, which isn't fair to the relationship.
I'm hoping the third book brings back the charm of the first because this one was really lacking it.
I'm hoping the third book brings back the charm of the first because this one was really lacking it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder
snowydaze'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received an ebook copy of Husband Material by Alexis Hall from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. As someone who has read multiple books by Alexis Hall over the years, this one was an amazing read that had an unbelievable amount of character growth. I enjoyed getting a second look at Luc and Oliver’s relationship and can’t wait for more books set around their friend group. The plot flowed nicely and allowed for more exploration of Luc’s friend group. Furthermore, there were many memorable quotations throughout the book that helped lighten up some of the more emotional sections of the book. Overall, I highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol, Vomit, Sexual content, and Eating disorder
wisewayfarer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Death of parent, Cursing, and Grief
Moderate: Eating disorder and Panic attacks/disorders
sarahjoyk26's review
emotional
funny
tense
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
3.5
Just don't love it nearly as much as the first novel
Luc and Oliver were playing way too many mental games tbh
Luc and Oliver were playing way too many mental games tbh
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Homophobia
Minor: Eating disorder
foleyzac's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.25
I don’t know what happened in the last 2 years, but after loving Boyfriend Material I HATED this book.
I guess for starters, I’m not sure it needed to exist! And then every character is just too quirky, there is just too much hi-jinx, too much internal monologuing.
Luc is always right. Always. Even when he is wrong, everyone has to come to him and baby him and let him be right in the end. He’s judgemental and selfish throughout this entire book and never has any growth!? He actually has negative growth compared to the end of the first book. He was always telling you how he accepts every member of the queer community, but he doesn’t accept his own fiancé for *checks notes* not wanting to get married under a rainbow balloon arch because that isn’t the way he expresses his own personal queerness!? And also when he said that he TRIED to be supportive of Oliver’s body dysmorphia but it was hard because Oliver is HOT and so if Oliver doesn’t love his own body then really, when he’s saying that, he’s really making a statement about Luc’s body. That’s….supremely messed up? And shows like, a fundamental misunderstanding of what Oliver is going through!?
Then there were the jokes!
- James Royce-Royce and James Royce-Royce having a baby and naming the baby….James Royce-Royce!? Absolutely not. Too much. Too far.
- Every time the character Ana is mentioned it is “Ana with one n” but she doesn’t introduce herself that way, there isn’t another Anna to distinguish her from, and she generally seems fine so what’s the point of acting like she’s annoying!?
- Alex and Rhys from the office….they hit the same note over and over and over again and eventually it’s like. Okay. Got it.
Also….Oliver is MIA from a lot of this book it felt like. Didn’t love that!
It’s just SO long and for WHAT.
I guess for starters, I’m not sure it needed to exist! And then every character is just too quirky, there is just too much hi-jinx, too much internal monologuing.
Luc is always right. Always. Even when he is wrong, everyone has to come to him and baby him and let him be right in the end. He’s judgemental and selfish throughout this entire book and never has any growth!? He actually has negative growth compared to the end of the first book.
Then there were the jokes!
- James Royce-Royce and James Royce-Royce having a baby and naming the baby….James Royce-Royce!? Absolutely not. Too much. Too far.
- Every time the character Ana is mentioned it is “Ana with one n” but she doesn’t introduce herself that way, there isn’t another Anna to distinguish her from, and she generally seems fine so what’s the point of acting like she’s annoying!?
- Alex and Rhys from the office….they hit the same note over and over and over again and eventually it’s like. Okay. Got it.
Also….Oliver is MIA from a lot of this book it felt like. Didn’t love that!
It’s just SO long and for WHAT.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder