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teun_shinesparklesmile's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
indiekay's review against another edition
5.0
Second read: enjoyed it just as much as the first time!
First review:
I don't understand all the bad reviews for this book, I LOVED this, and I thought it was such a good sequel. I was either laughing or smiling through most of this book, and the end made me smile so hard.
This book is a fantastic representation of the romcom genre with such big Four Weddings and a Funeral vibes (which is literally what happens in the plot LOL), and every side character is a joy to read (except for Lucian's dad and both of Oliver's parents who are all assholes), and I of course loved having more time with Oliver and Lucian.
To be honest, Boyfriend Material's ending was a little lack-lustre for me personally, so I was happy to have this sequel to wrap up their story properly. And the ending was so tongue-in-cheek! If this was the end of the road for these two characters I'd be perfectly happy with it, but I hear Father Material is in the works, so I am definitely looking forward to that.
First review:
I don't understand all the bad reviews for this book, I LOVED this, and I thought it was such a good sequel. I was either laughing or smiling through most of this book, and the end made me smile so hard.
This book is a fantastic representation of the romcom genre with such big Four Weddings and a Funeral vibes (which is literally what happens in the plot LOL), and every side character is a joy to read (except for Lucian's dad and both of Oliver's parents who are all assholes), and I of course loved having more time with Oliver and Lucian.
To be honest, Boyfriend Material's ending was a little lack-lustre for me personally, so I was happy to have this sequel to wrap up their story properly. And the ending was so tongue-in-cheek! If this was the end of the road for these two characters I'd be perfectly happy with it, but I hear Father Material is in the works, so I am definitely looking forward to that.
krichardson's review against another edition
3.0
The first 3/4 of this were so good, everything I loved about the first one in all of its over-the-top romance novel glory. And then the last part happened and maybe it just pushed me over my limit for miscommunication, drama, and conflict. I don't even hate it I just think it would have been a lot better if it was done differently. I acknowledge that romance novel conflicts are always divisive, but this one just wasn't for me. Although considering the expectations I had going in, enjoying the majority of this book is much better than I expected.
sammirosewater's review against another edition
Super slow beginning, couldn’t get hooked. Will hopefully come back later to finish it
crabbit40's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
annineamundsen's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to the publisher and to netgalley for an eARC of this in exchange for an honest review.
Really enjoyed this sequel to Boyfriend Material. It takes place about two years later, and as you can tell from the title, it focuses on marriage. Not just Luc and Oliver's potential marriage, however. There are three weddings and a funeral they have to deal with before their own. Luc and Oliver have to deal with balancing being good friends and sons with being good partners. Like the previous book, it focuses on relationship challenges and insecurities, exploring anxieties and issues that probably feels familiar to a lot of people.
This book is sweet and funny and real. It's got more depth than your average romcom, which I think Alexis Hall is great at portraying.
CW: death of a parent, homophobia
Really enjoyed this sequel to Boyfriend Material. It takes place about two years later, and as you can tell from the title, it focuses on marriage. Not just Luc and Oliver's potential marriage, however. There are three weddings and a funeral they have to deal with before their own. Luc and Oliver have to deal with balancing being good friends and sons with being good partners. Like the previous book, it focuses on relationship challenges and insecurities, exploring anxieties and issues that probably feels familiar to a lot of people.
This book is sweet and funny and real. It's got more depth than your average romcom, which I think Alexis Hall is great at portraying.
CW: death of a parent, homophobia
mitchellhallski's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
multenis's review against another edition
4.0
I'd had written a review agreeing that this book had many flaws, then I tried to defend it, and now I'm left with the feeling of this book being misjudged.
In a weird way, this book series reminds me of my own experience with therapy - at first it's exciting and gives positive results really fast and seems like the best thing in the world, but it does slow down and feel disappointing afterwards and doesn't seem worth the effort. But that isn't a sign of it loosing quality, but rather an indication that we've now entered a new stage of deeper introspection.
So, I'll say this in hopes someone reads it: if you liked the first book for it's rom-com qualities, the sequel will feel disappointing. If, however, you enjoyed it because of character journeys and inner turmoil, this might not be so bad after all.
In a weird way, this book series reminds me of my own experience with therapy - at first it's exciting and gives positive results really fast and seems like the best thing in the world, but it does slow down and feel disappointing afterwards and doesn't seem worth the effort. But that isn't a sign of it loosing quality, but rather an indication that we've now entered a new stage of deeper introspection.
So, I'll say this in hopes someone reads it: if you liked the first book for it's rom-com qualities, the sequel will feel disappointing. If, however, you enjoyed it because of character journeys and inner turmoil, this might not be so bad after all.
alice_i's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5