Scan barcode
coleanne's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Bullying and Classism
minseigle's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 to 4 stars!
This YA book was very interesting, funny, and I could see it actually happening in a small school. She dates him, and then dates him, who breaks up with her, whose friend liked him, etc.
This YA book was very interesting, funny, and I could see it actually happening in a small school. She dates him, and then dates him, who breaks up with her, whose friend liked him, etc.
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
3.0
audio. I really enjoyed the person reading this one for the audio book. I thought she did a great job of making the book come alive.
els_ka's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
tillynancy's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
ficklefever's review against another edition
5.0
There is no better word for The Boyfriend List than ADDICTING. No matter how many times I read and reread and rereread this book, I find myself falling in love over and over again. Ruby is such a fun, lovable MC who I'm sure many teenage girls can connect with. E. Lockhart has a way with words (and footnotes) as she explores the complex and confusing relationship between boys and girls. Friendship? Romance? Backstabbing? Yup, yup, yup... and then some.
I'm not gonna lie, I honestly hate when books cause conflicting emotions. Half the time I wanted to giggle like a silly schoolgirl; the other half, I wanted to wail and whine like a silly schoolgirl. Not to mention the fact that this book contains lots and lots of BOYS. Cute boys, hot boys, nice boys, dorky boys, odd boys, taken boys, imaginary boys, out-of-league boys -- Lockhart has included them all. And trust me when I say I'm a sucker for fictional males. (Key word: fictional. Augh, if only real guys could be half as hunky.)
Crap. Why is it so hard to review books I love? And TBL is definitely a book I love. A recommended read to anyone who loves fun, hilarious, heartbreaking, fluffy YA rom-com.
I'm not gonna lie, I honestly hate when books cause conflicting emotions. Half the time I wanted to giggle like a silly schoolgirl; the other half, I wanted to wail and whine like a silly schoolgirl. Not to mention the fact that this book contains lots and lots of BOYS. Cute boys, hot boys, nice boys, dorky boys, odd boys, taken boys, imaginary boys, out-of-league boys -- Lockhart has included them all. And trust me when I say I'm a sucker for fictional males. (Key word: fictional. Augh, if only real guys could be half as hunky.)
Crap. Why is it so hard to review books I love? And TBL is definitely a book I love. A recommended read to anyone who loves fun, hilarious, heartbreaking, fluffy YA rom-com.
readcover2cover's review against another edition
4.0
I know this is really silly, but I enjoyed this book! It was surprisingly feminist and a great easy beach read after reading many more serious books.
seanpatricklittle's review against another edition
1.0
A needless, plodding book. Only worth reading if you actually enjoy being caught up in petty he-said/she-said things...
nancykz's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to like this. I really, really, really did. But I didn't like it. Not one bit. While I appreciated and understood the narrator's situation - teen years are AWFUL when it comes to kissing and boys and besties - I still don't understand the point. Ruby's life kind of fell apart, Ruby had panic attacks, Ruby went to a shrink, Ruby's life still sucked but started to look better, Ruby stopped having panic attacks. But WHY? And how on earth is there another? While the story had potential I feel like the arc was more middle grades than YA. I may read the second one and see if that changes my perspective but not for a while - I'm having a bad run at YA at the moment and may need a break from it.