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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
ugh this was almost good. at least the book club concept was used a little more than the second book, but the first book was still leagues better. mostly i’m just grumpy because Noah was the woooooorst. he was so annoying. I almost wish this was a book club book so i could spend an hour just complaining about how much he sucked
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
I need to NEVER BUY THESE BOOKS!! If they're on my shelf I WILL READ THEM AND I DON'T WANT TO
Lyssa Kay Adams does it again!
We get reacquainted with Noah and Alexis from Undercover Bromance. Noah is your typical hipster with a dark and angry past but has tried to make up for it as an adult. Alexis faced Royce Preston and his sexual harassment and has helped fellow survivors through her café. Noah and Alexis have been inseparable since first meeting, but that is expected when you become best friends. Don’t they say the best relationships come from friendship?? Crazy, Stupid, Bromance is a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you laughing out loud (when was that last I did that when reading), crying, and cheering for the relationship. If you’re a fan of the Bromance Bookclub novels, you will not be disappointed.
Received an ARC from NetGalley for a honest review.
We get reacquainted with Noah and Alexis from Undercover Bromance. Noah is your typical hipster with a dark and angry past but has tried to make up for it as an adult. Alexis faced Royce Preston and his sexual harassment and has helped fellow survivors through her café. Noah and Alexis have been inseparable since first meeting, but that is expected when you become best friends. Don’t they say the best relationships come from friendship?? Crazy, Stupid, Bromance is a rollercoaster of emotions that will leave you laughing out loud (when was that last I did that when reading), crying, and cheering for the relationship. If you’re a fan of the Bromance Bookclub novels, you will not be disappointed.
Received an ARC from NetGalley for a honest review.
Another quick read that I enjoyed. I like the very modern men that are in these books.
Spoiler
Honestly I'm just glad he cut his hair in the end because every time the book used the words "man bun" I gagged a little.This book summed up why I read romances even though some [cretins] would call them "formulaic" or "predictable":
"Malcolm nodded. 'Exactly. All romances end that way. Even though readers know the minute they pick up romances how they’re going to end, they still read them loyally. Why do you suppose that is?'
'The sex?'
Colton slapped the table again. 'No. Wrong answer.'
'It’s the journey,' Malcolm said. 'It’s how they get to that happily ever after that matters and makes these books so special and instructive.'"
YES! Take that romance haters!!!!
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book series keeps letting me down. I loved the first book (The Bromance Book Club), but I was disappointed with the second (Undercover Bromance). Somehow, this seems like an even bigger disappointment.
If you don’t know what the series is about, here's a short recap: the book series is about a group of (successful) men who have started a book club where they read romance novels to help them deal with their own relationships. The books have a little bit of spice in them, nothing too “wild.”
The author had written a few books before starting this series, but I’m unfamiliar with them. Crazy Stupid Bromance is the third book in the series. This book tells the story of Alexis and Noah, who have been friends for some time now. Both of them want more from the relationship but are afraid of ruining their friendship. Noah and Alexis also have some family issues to deal with.
Alexis is a victim of a publicised sexual harassment case. She owns a cat café that has become a safe haven for other victims. On top of that she’s dealing with the loss of her mother. Alexis seems to be a bit of a people pleaser, and seems like she shies away from confrontation. Noah owns an IT-security firm. He lost his father when he was young and holds a lot of anger within himself.
From here on there will be spoilers!
The Bromance Bookclub is there to “help” Noah to nudge him into telling Alexis that he wants to be more than just friends. The Bookclub’s role in this book is minimal in my opinion, just there to bring some relentless teasing and comic relief. When the characters end up together, it happens way too quickly and we don’t really get to see the build up.
And then there’s the other stuff. Alexis never knew who her father was until one day a woman turns up and tells her she’s her sister. And that’s not all. It turns out their father is dying and needs a new kidney. It’s obvious from the start that Alexis will give it to him, so everything from there is just charades. I wish we had spent more time exploring the situation a bit further.
Noah’s family trouble on top of that is too much. This book is only a little over 300 pages, so why cram it so full of stuff that needs to be resolved? And you know that it will be resolved. The sex happens halfway through, then they have a huge misunderstanding, break up and get together, everyone is happy, and all is well with the world.
In conclusion: I didn’t buy the relationships (any of them) in this book, the chemistry between characters felt forced and I didn’t like the banter. This feels like a glossed over American dream. All the characters are rich and beautiful, and their hardships can be overcome with some “hard” work. The character don't really deal with their shit in this book, so I'm not sure how well a relationship like that would fare in real life. If you’re not interested in rich white people problems, then this book might not be for you.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
emotional
reflective
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:
Complicated