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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
i did not think i'd go into this book and find, well, the most feels i've ever felt ever.
The whole first chapter was at a club and involved drinking and making out. I just wasn't into the vibe and didn't understand the stakes or why I should care about the characters.
emotional
funny
sad
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:
Yes
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
This book felt like a Wattpad read in all the best ways. The romance gave ME butterflies. It was so sweet. There were many important ideas mentioned too. I like the way such a diverse set of queer people was shown.
⭐️ 4.5 stars! ⭐️
There are certain stories that have you smiling without the realization of doing so. Stories that have a gift for lifting spirits and putting readers in an undoubtedly happy mood. Boyfriend Material easily fits under this description, with it’s consistently humorous narrative and lovely romance.
~★~ What is this book about? ~★~
Luc O'Donell is the son of two rock stars ...and its brought him nothing but trouble. He hasn't heard from his father since he walked out on their family when he was three, and now—after two decades of radio silence—his father's decided to make a comeback to the music scene. Which is very bad for Luc and his tendency to attract bad paparazzi.
When a less-than-ideal photo of Luc begins to circulate the internet, Luc decides that a fake-but-respectable boyfriend is what he needs to clean up his public image. His only willing candidate, the very posh Oliver Blackwood, is in need of a fake boyfriend for similar reasons, leading the pair to attempt navigating a relationship that is definitely not real.
~★~
I can’t stop pondering how Alexis Hall maintained a narrative that was as so unfalteringly funny throughout this book. From the opening page, Luc’s internal monologue is effortlessly amusing, and it continues to be so until the very end. Even better still was the fact that Hall knew when to tone things down for more emotional scenes. Luc's mental health is certainly not shied away from, and I loved witnessing his gradual recognition and growth away from his unhealthy coping mechanisms.
I loved the way the romance unfolded. Luc and Oliver both had their trust issues, but were able to work through and road-bumps slowly and reassuringly. There was no rushing, and yet things didn’t drag in the slightest. Every interaction between these two had me glued to the pages, their dynamic was so great! I enjoyed them even more during this re-read.
Alexis Hall’s writing was perfect for this type of romance. I was able to get a sense of Luc’s personality in almost no time, and his character development was wonderfully satisfying. There isn’t much else I could say about this book except it’s bound to be a good time!
There are certain stories that have you smiling without the realization of doing so. Stories that have a gift for lifting spirits and putting readers in an undoubtedly happy mood. Boyfriend Material easily fits under this description, with it’s consistently humorous narrative and lovely romance.
~★~ What is this book about? ~★~
Luc O'Donell is the son of two rock stars ...and its brought him nothing but trouble. He hasn't heard from his father since he walked out on their family when he was three, and now—after two decades of radio silence—his father's decided to make a comeback to the music scene. Which is very bad for Luc and his tendency to attract bad paparazzi.
When a less-than-ideal photo of Luc begins to circulate the internet, Luc decides that a fake-but-respectable boyfriend is what he needs to clean up his public image. His only willing candidate, the very posh Oliver Blackwood, is in need of a fake boyfriend for similar reasons, leading the pair to attempt navigating a relationship that is definitely not real.
~★~
I can’t stop pondering how Alexis Hall maintained a narrative that was as so unfalteringly funny throughout this book. From the opening page, Luc’s internal monologue is effortlessly amusing, and it continues to be so until the very end. Even better still was the fact that Hall knew when to tone things down for more emotional scenes. Luc's mental health is certainly not shied away from, and I loved witnessing his gradual recognition and growth away from his unhealthy coping mechanisms.
I loved the way the romance unfolded. Luc and Oliver both had their trust issues, but were able to work through and road-bumps slowly and reassuringly. There was no rushing, and yet things didn’t drag in the slightest. Every interaction between these two had me glued to the pages, their dynamic was so great! I enjoyed them even more during this re-read.
Alexis Hall’s writing was perfect for this type of romance. I was able to get a sense of Luc’s personality in almost no time, and his character development was wonderfully satisfying. There isn’t much else I could say about this book except it’s bound to be a good time!
I'm sorry but I absolutely despise the cover. It makes my * closing the book to giggle at how cute the couple is being * a lot less fun because then I need to stare at the cover. Which I hate.
The book was really cute. I really have nothing else to say because I'm really not used to reading these types of books so I might have to read some more before I get an actual opinion on them.
More non-fantasy romance books that happen in present day, because I have never read books like these with great interest.
The book was really cute. I really have nothing else to say because I'm really not used to reading these types of books so I might have to read some more before I get an actual opinion on them.
More non-fantasy romance books that happen in present day, because I have never read books like these with great interest.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Very cute little book. Not the typical shallow, fetishising, gay romance book.
Amusing characters that it was nice to get to know. Will be swiftly moving onto the sequel!
Amusing characters that it was nice to get to know. Will be swiftly moving onto the sequel!
This book made me feel ALL the emotions. I was NOT prepared. And I cannot WAIT until Husband Material
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Abandonment, Classism
Minor: Biphobia
me he metido este libro por el culo en dos días, cinco estrellas. Tremenda comedia romántica, idónea pasar el rato cuando no tienes na que hacer en la playa. Es divertido y no tiene demasiadas referencias a la cultura pop actual como para hacerlo cringey, aunque no es que esté exento de ellas (por si Elena se lo pregunta). Fake dating+there was only one bed casi desde el principio y con un montón de momentos tiernos y un protagonista del que es fácil despotricar que es lo que yo vengo buscando en esta clase de libros así que 10/10.