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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
I absolutely loved this. Andy, Law and even Falcon were adorable. I loved their relationships. I’m new to this author, glad this was my first book because now I can’t wait to read more.
Have you ever seen Can’t Buy Me Love (Dir. Steve Rash, 1987) or Oxford Blues (Dir. Robert Boris, 1984)? Project Hero (2020) written by Briar Prescott reminds me of those films and that time frame. When movies were about the teenage underdog and life was about a more innocent time.
Prescott does not place the hero in high school nor is the hero a heterosexual looking to pay someone to help him get his dream girl. Andy is a college virgin looking to finally land the love of his life who cannot see him. Andy creates his own summer project: himself. He is going to create a better version of himself to offer not only his love, but to the world to get better job prospects and opportunities.
In walks all of his answers and problems in the character of Law. Prescott gives us the perfect foil to Andy. An automatic rom-com in the making. The entire time I was reading the story I was thinking that this book was the perfect 1980’s movie and just needed a soundtrack to go with it. There is nothing wrong with being a 1980’s movie, the story just felt familiar to me. I was expecting Ferris Bueller to show up any minute and start singing in a parade.
It could be just me (laugh) who responds this way to Project Hero. Prescott gives Hero all of the comforts of an ‘80s movie. For me, this is something I greatly need at this crazy time. Reading Andy’s story is a familiar one. Prescott makes his journey a fun one and though it is a familiar trope it is one you want to take with him. You want Andy to succeed in his project and finally see what we see all along. The Hero Prescott writes from the first page...or the opening credits as I read it.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
Prescott does not place the hero in high school nor is the hero a heterosexual looking to pay someone to help him get his dream girl. Andy is a college virgin looking to finally land the love of his life who cannot see him. Andy creates his own summer project: himself. He is going to create a better version of himself to offer not only his love, but to the world to get better job prospects and opportunities.
In walks all of his answers and problems in the character of Law. Prescott gives us the perfect foil to Andy. An automatic rom-com in the making. The entire time I was reading the story I was thinking that this book was the perfect 1980’s movie and just needed a soundtrack to go with it. There is nothing wrong with being a 1980’s movie, the story just felt familiar to me. I was expecting Ferris Bueller to show up any minute and start singing in a parade.
It could be just me (laugh) who responds this way to Project Hero. Prescott gives Hero all of the comforts of an ‘80s movie. For me, this is something I greatly need at this crazy time. Reading Andy’s story is a familiar one. Prescott makes his journey a fun one and though it is a familiar trope it is one you want to take with him. You want Andy to succeed in his project and finally see what we see all along. The Hero Prescott writes from the first page...or the opening credits as I read it.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This book is SLEPT ON!! It's cute AND funny!? The characters develop but it's NOT super angsty and drawn out. Could not ask for more! Super cute and quick read! Would recommend. Easy 5 stars.
Shoutout to Book Sirens for this ARC.
"What if you accidentally fell in love with the right guy?"
Our chatterbox protagonist Andy is crazy about his friend Falcon and decides to upgrade himself into a finer version to impress the latter. Meanwhile he ends up being a tutor to few really stupid hockey jocks and the rest is history.
Law is definitely my favourite character followed by Andy and his family. The entire story screamed cute and the characters are nothing but adorable. I apologise for such a mushy review but I can't help it. The fact that Falcon, Andy and Law have an happy ending just gives me more reasons to scream in joy.
Give this a read. You won't regret it.
"What if you accidentally fell in love with the right guy?"
Our chatterbox protagonist Andy is crazy about his friend Falcon and decides to upgrade himself into a finer version to impress the latter. Meanwhile he ends up being a tutor to few really stupid hockey jocks and the rest is history.
Law is definitely my favourite character followed by Andy and his family. The entire story screamed cute and the characters are nothing but adorable. I apologise for such a mushy review but I can't help it. The fact that Falcon, Andy and Law have an happy ending just gives me more reasons to scream in joy.
Give this a read. You won't regret it.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
*Received A Copy To Review From The Author*
I really really loved this. The humor is exactly my tastes. Sure the plot, at least the trope aspect is predictable, but it's still fun reading the characters get there. I really loved Andy and Law, together and apart. I loved that Andy while "insecure" wasn't desperately insecure, he wanted to refine himself not change who he is at his core. I also loved that Law already "saw" Andy before the changes. He was already intrigued and half-charmed by him. I loved every moment of their interactions. I also really love how the thing with Falcon is resolved, which I was dreading the whole book so points there for making it not be something I hated. The flash forward at the end was a nice bonus, I loved seeing them as "adult" adults. Honestly, wouldn't hate reading a few more stories starring this couple.
I really really loved this. The humor is exactly my tastes. Sure the plot, at least the trope aspect is predictable, but it's still fun reading the characters get there. I really loved Andy and Law, together and apart. I loved that Andy while "insecure" wasn't desperately insecure, he wanted to refine himself not change who he is at his core. I also loved that Law already "saw" Andy before the changes. He was already intrigued and half-charmed by him. I loved every moment of their interactions. I also really love how the thing with Falcon is resolved, which I was dreading the whole book so points there for making it not be something I hated. The flash forward at the end was a nice bonus, I loved seeing them as "adult" adults. Honestly, wouldn't hate reading a few more stories starring this couple.