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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars
Rating this book was quite a challenge. Partly because I expected a solid 5-star-read given how popular it is.
What I loved were the characters, the writing style, the story idea overall and how compelling this book was. These parts worked really well for me. Especially the main characters felt very real and likable.
I did expect more from this book, though, and was kind of furious with the dynamic between Luc and Oliver sometimes. The whole "Lucs a loser with no self-esteem whatsoever" got too much for me after awhile. Oliver stayed "perfect" till like 90% of the book and then had a MASSIVE breakdown out of practically nowhere. Also, I expected a hate-to-love romance, and they kind of were into each other the moment they met.
Still, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book, as the positive parts definitely outweighed the negative ones. :)
Rating this book was quite a challenge. Partly because I expected a solid 5-star-read given how popular it is.
What I loved were the characters, the writing style, the story idea overall and how compelling this book was. These parts worked really well for me. Especially the main characters felt very real and likable.
I did expect more from this book, though, and was kind of furious with the dynamic between Luc and Oliver sometimes. The whole "Lucs a loser with no self-esteem whatsoever" got too much for me after awhile. Oliver stayed "perfect" till like 90% of the book and then had a MASSIVE breakdown out of practically nowhere. Also, I expected a hate-to-love romance, and they kind of were into each other the moment they met.
Still, I can wholeheartedly recommend this book, as the positive parts definitely outweighed the negative ones. :)
⭐️ 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!
lectura divertida, ligera, linda, con personajes con personalidades muy marcadas y bien llevadas
This is an enjoyable read. It is enjoyable. I laughed, I felt some insane tension - it is a good romantic, and bloody hell, a very British read.
I found Luc to be incredibly self-pitying at times and definitely a grade A ass and Oliver to be a little one-dimensional and cardboard-y. Some of the side characters made the read totally worth it whereas others were just bizarre, but overall, it was a fun read! Solid 4 stars.
Honestly, my biggest issue was the lack of a denouement. While it mostly wrapped everything up, I wanted just a few more pages smoothing out the light chaos that happened toward the end.
I wanted a little more fallout from Luc's dad. I wanted more about what was going to happen to Oliver with his family. I wanted Bridget to yell at Oliver (niche want, but still) and ultimately I wanted to feel as though this OTP was going to actually make it. Because that's what HEAs should be and I wish I got that sense, but it all felt so tenuous even with their reconciliation on a doorstep.
I found Luc to be incredibly self-pitying at times and definitely a grade A ass and Oliver to be a little one-dimensional and cardboard-y. Some of the side characters made the read totally worth it whereas others were just bizarre, but overall, it was a fun read! Solid 4 stars.
Spoiler
Honestly, my biggest issue was the lack of a denouement. While it mostly wrapped everything up, I wanted just a few more pages smoothing out the light chaos that happened toward the end.
I wanted a little more fallout from Luc's dad. I wanted more about what was going to happen to Oliver with his family. I wanted Bridget to yell at Oliver (niche want, but still) and ultimately I wanted to feel as though this OTP was going to actually make it. Because that's what HEAs should be and I wish I got that sense, but it all felt so tenuous even with their reconciliation on a doorstep.