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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Totally readable. I like friends-to-lovers so that part was good.
The part that gets me is the very end. This is the book where the woman, Alexis, was raised by a single mother (who chooses never to tell the father that she got pregnant...major side eye...) and her half sister finds her through DNA tests they both did and the sister reaches out to her when the father is dying because he can't find a kidney and maybe the Alexis is a match. So of course she is a match and at the end she donates her kidney. Just before the surgery she and the guy, Noah, have a falling out and they both realize they want to make up but there isn't' enough time before the surgery so the first time they talk again, it's stated she's "in recovery" after surgery. So like they have a completely normal conversation. Like no. I've been beside for 15 surgeries and that shit can fuck all the way off.
I appreciated that this book in the series doesn't feature rich people.
That's some awful writing right there but whatever....
The part that gets me is the very end. This is the book where the woman, Alexis, was raised by a single mother (who chooses never to tell the father that she got pregnant...major side eye...) and her half sister finds her through DNA tests they both did and the sister reaches out to her when the father is dying because he can't find a kidney and maybe the Alexis is a match. So of course she is a match and at the end she donates her kidney. Just before the surgery she and the guy, Noah, have a falling out and they both realize they want to make up but there isn't' enough time before the surgery so the first time they talk again, it's stated she's "in recovery" after surgery. So like they have a completely normal conversation. Like no. I've been beside for 15 surgeries and that shit can fuck all the way off.
I appreciated that this book in the series doesn't feature rich people.
That's some awful writing right there but whatever....
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Book Review: Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
This third installment in the Bromance Book Club series lost some of the laugh-out-loud moments that made the previous books so enjoyable. One reason is the heavy-handed toxic masculinity monologues, which felt more like lectures than natural dialogue. The Russian, a fan-favorite character known for his outrageous antics, was notably tamed, reducing some of the series’ signature humor.
The friends-to-lovers trope is frustratingly stalled because the main characters, Noah and Alexis, simply can’t have an honest conversation. While the book itself acknowledges this, it doesn't make it any less annoying. The subplot of wedding preparations from a man's perspective felt unrealistic and dragged on longer than necessary.
The central storyline involves Alexis being ambushed by a half-sister she never knew existed. Her biological father’s family reaches out—not for reconciliation, but because he needs a kidney transplant. This family drama, while compelling, is sprinkled between random plot points instead of being the book’s main focus, leading to minimal development. While it adds some emotional depth, it often takes a backseat to other elements, making it feel underexplored.
Overall, Crazy Stupid Bromance is a nice story but not my favorite in the series. It had its moments, but it didn’t deliver the same charm and humor as its predecessors.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
I’ve read these books out of sequence - which is fine - but I read #2, then #1, and now #3. OK - I read #2. I listened to books #1 and #3.
This is the third book in the Bromance Bookclub series by Lyssa Kay Adams. It’s a fabulous book, but it’s not nearly as funny as the others. This book tackles some really tough, extremely emotional issues: Sexual assault/harassment survivors, childhood abandonment, loss of a parent at a young age, mortality, search for justice... it’s a lot to pack into a novel that’s billed as a lighthearted, fun romance.
While there are lighthearted and fun moments, the bulk of this book is serious and particularly well-written, I might add. I ended up listening to this on audible. The narrator did a terrific job with the story of Alexis and Noah.
There were times when I wanted to just scream at them to tell each other how they felt about each other (It happened eventually) and there were times that I had tears streaming down my face and didn’t even realize it at first.
This book tackled a lot, but I listened to it all in one day and am so glad I did. This series is fantastic! I highly recommend reading / listening to it and I can’t wait until Isn’t it Bromantic comes out because the Russian finally gets his own book!
This is the third book in the Bromance Bookclub series by Lyssa Kay Adams. It’s a fabulous book, but it’s not nearly as funny as the others. This book tackles some really tough, extremely emotional issues: Sexual assault/harassment survivors, childhood abandonment, loss of a parent at a young age, mortality, search for justice... it’s a lot to pack into a novel that’s billed as a lighthearted, fun romance.
While there are lighthearted and fun moments, the bulk of this book is serious and particularly well-written, I might add. I ended up listening to this on audible. The narrator did a terrific job with the story of Alexis and Noah.
There were times when I wanted to just scream at them to tell each other how they felt about each other (It happened eventually) and there were times that I had tears streaming down my face and didn’t even realize it at first.
This book tackled a lot, but I listened to it all in one day and am so glad I did. This series is fantastic! I highly recommend reading / listening to it and I can’t wait until Isn’t it Bromantic comes out because the Russian finally gets his own book!
2.5 stars
Not one of these books has hit the high of book 1. And the side plot (or should I say main plot) was ridiculous. My personality disorders would never.
Not one of these books has hit the high of book 1. And the side plot (or should I say main plot) was ridiculous. My personality disorders would never.
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
Probably my favorite one so far! I liked Alexis and totally empathized with being a reformed people pleaser (it’s a work in progress). I liked that this one had another main plot point besides their relationship too that was interesting.
I have loved this series so much!! Such a different take on Romance novels. The Bromance Bookclub is a fantastic idea for men. In this one it’s a best friends to lovers story. Noah and Alexis have been there for each other for a long time. They’re best friends. But are there more then best friends feelings? I really enjoyed reading the tale of Noah and Alexis and them realizing they have feelings for each other. Big feelings. There was some other mind blowing revelations in this book as well.
Another great Bromance Book Club! I loved Alexis and Noah. The friends to lovers trope worked really well for them, but I wish we had a little more of their development. I can't wait for the Russians story in "Isn't it Bromantic?" Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
This series has been such a cute little adventure. These are definitely not real life situations. This is a book you can dive into when you want a cute, loveable world. The platonic friendship between the men in this book is a breath of fresh air and I wish it could be reality.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent