Reviews with content warning for Fatphobia - Boyfriend Material

This book was funny, snarky, and filled with truth. I found myself actually sighing, grunting with frustration, and giggling outloud.

The entire story is through the perspective of Luc (ho has a very entertaining internal monologue btw). He is the e list child of c list celebrity musicians from the 80s. Only famous enough for the paparazzi to make his life hell. He needs a boyfriend and along comes Oliver. Uptight, a tad bit controlled... and absolutely adorable.

They are both broken in their own ways. The perfect juxtaposition. I'll definibe recommending this one, and I'm so glad it was gifted to me!

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emotional funny 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

4.5

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dark emotional funny slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This is a book about two very damaged people finding themselves in a toxic relationship. There’s also a lot of side characters who are inexplicably idiots for no real reason, although that might just be me not enjoying this book’s particular brand of humor.

There’s a lot of overt homophobia and body shaming that’s condemned by the narrative. There’s also homophobia, biphobia, and body shaming that ISNT criticized by the narrative.

There’s a lot of really awful parents in this book too. There’s no moment of catharsis in dealing with them either. They’re just shitty. That’s very accurate to the real world, but not at all what I was expecting in this gay YA-ish romcom.

The side characters ranged from bizzare to awful. I started out really liking Bridget, but couldn’t stand how she behaved in the ending.

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emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Why the hell did I wait so long to read this book?? It was so fantastic that I’m having a hard time putting my love for this book into words, but I’ll try. Just know that I’m fangirling really hard over this book right now.

Boyfriend Material had me laughing, it had me crying, it had my heart melting, and it had my heart breaking. But most of all, this book was fucking relatable. Luc and Oliver are probably some of the most relatable characters out there. They’re both anxious and stressed out, but in completely different ways. There were more than a few scenes that I felt all the way to my core. And I think this book will be sticking with me for a long time.

All in all I loved this book to pieces. I wish the next one was coming out sooner, because I just need more of Luc and Oliver and their quirky friends. Boyfriend Material is probably one of my favorite books of the year and is getting a solid five stars!

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