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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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:
Complicated
Book Boyfriend is about fraternal twins, Jemma and Clara, who are complete opposites and not close at all. When Clara bounces back into Jemma’s life after 5 years in New York, their relationship is put to the test in several ways. Clara is a force of nature – big, loud and proud, Jemma is quieter and seemingly measured so they clash. A lot. Jemma is exchanging notes with a mystery man via a library book – her “book boyfriend” whilst Clara has decided that a hot TV actor only needs to meet her, and he’ll fall madly in love with her.
It’s brilliant, so funny and I laughed out loud loads! Clara is a bit cringe, and I genuinely wanted to “swipe at her with a rolled-up newspaper” as I told Lucy in an Insta message. The book is told from both the sister's points of view, so you get a well-rounded story. The supporting cast are all brilliant too and I especially loved the brilliantly named Buffy – slay – and her disdain for everything and everyone.
Another classic from Lucy, I devoured this over a couple of days. It has all the makings of a rom com film from the 90s - although the book will always be better right Jem?
It’s brilliant, so funny and I laughed out loud loads! Clara is a bit cringe, and I genuinely wanted to “swipe at her with a rolled-up newspaper” as I told Lucy in an Insta message. The book is told from both the sister's points of view, so you get a well-rounded story. The supporting cast are all brilliant too and I especially loved the brilliantly named Buffy – slay – and her disdain for everything and everyone.
Another classic from Lucy, I devoured this over a couple of days. It has all the makings of a rom com film from the 90s - although the book will always be better right Jem?
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
Fraternal twins Jemma and Clara could not be more different. Clara is outgoing, flighty and adventurous but also kind of a hot mess. Jemma on the other hand is studious, quiet and an introvert who prefers books to people but is also kind of judgy. For the past 5 years Clara has been living across the pond in New York and Jemma is living with housemates Harry and Selma near their mums' house. But when Clara suddenly decides to move back home, she finds that their mum has moved in her fiancé and her daughter, and so the twins must become housemates for the first time in years.
Jemma's favourite book, Too Good To Be True, is about to become a TV series and Clara quickly becomes obsessed with tracking down the male lead and making him fall in love with her. Jemma on the other hand has been checking out the same copy of the book from the library for years, but someone else has started reading it too and now they're leaving her notes! Who is Jemma's mystery person? And will Clara manage to hunt down the actor without looking deranged?
Book Boyfriend is told from the POVs of Jemma and Clara, with some chapters from The Narrator which is quite fun. The characters are really funny (Bum Hair song anyone?) but the cultural references got me the most. They're often dry and witty, but more than anything they're really relatable. I particularly liked the "BBC Pride and Prejudice is the best adaptation" conversation too! It's a great read and I enjoyed it even more than Lucy Vine's previous books.
Jemma's favourite book, Too Good To Be True, is about to become a TV series and Clara quickly becomes obsessed with tracking down the male lead and making him fall in love with her. Jemma on the other hand has been checking out the same copy of the book from the library for years, but someone else has started reading it too and now they're leaving her notes! Who is Jemma's mystery person? And will Clara manage to hunt down the actor without looking deranged?
Book Boyfriend is told from the POVs of Jemma and Clara, with some chapters from The Narrator which is quite fun. The characters are really funny (Bum Hair song anyone?) but the cultural references got me the most. They're often dry and witty, but more than anything they're really relatable. I particularly liked the "BBC Pride and Prejudice is the best adaptation" conversation too! It's a great read and I enjoyed it even more than Lucy Vine's previous books.
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
💭 #QOTD what book can you read over and over or what's your favourite comfort genre?
Title: Book Boyfriend
Author: Lucy Vine
Pages: 384
Rating: 2.5/5 (rounded up to 3 where needed)
Spice/Romance level: 🩷🩷 FTB sex talk and relationships
#Arc eCopy ( #gifted ) - review left voluntarily
UK publish date - 19th June 2025
This was a fun fluffy laid back filler read, great for the poolside!
The plot is predictable and a sweet romance. The relationships and friendships were silly and funny. It is written with different perspectives and the immaturity of the characters offered a care free light read. The silly jokes and culture references made me laugh. "pivot" reminded me of 90s and early 00s RomCom movies with the narrator perspective and the colloquial comedic style of writing. Were the characters likable? Full of depth and did this book change my life? No. But, It is low stakes, low commitment care free chick lit book that offers some light entertainment escapism.
You'll love this book if you like
- romcom
- library book romances
- slow burn
- friends
- nostalgia jokes and memorabilia
- chick-lit
Will you be reading this? Let me know in the comments
Title: Book Boyfriend
Author: Lucy Vine
Pages: 384
Rating: 2.5/5 (rounded up to 3 where needed)
Spice/Romance level: 🩷🩷 FTB sex talk and relationships
#Arc eCopy ( #gifted ) - review left voluntarily
UK publish date - 19th June 2025
This was a fun fluffy laid back filler read, great for the poolside!
The plot is predictable and a sweet romance. The relationships and friendships were silly and funny. It is written with different perspectives and the immaturity of the characters offered a care free light read. The silly jokes and culture references made me laugh. "pivot" reminded me of 90s and early 00s RomCom movies with the narrator perspective and the colloquial comedic style of writing. Were the characters likable? Full of depth and did this book change my life? No. But, It is low stakes, low commitment care free chick lit book that offers some light entertainment escapism.
You'll love this book if you like
- romcom
- library book romances
- slow burn
- friends
- nostalgia jokes and memorabilia
- chick-lit
Will you be reading this? Let me know in the comments
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another humour-filled and marvellously chaotic Rom-Com by Lucy Vine that had me thoroughly hooked and up way past my usual bedtime— I literally couldn’t put it down!
The writing style is gorgeously witty, with a Bridget Jones-esque conversational tone that brought a huge dose of relatability to the story (and our MCs) that had me eager to see them both thrive.
Exploring the modern ideals of love and intimacy, self discovery and sisterhood; Vine treats us to an endearingly uplifting story that follows twin sisters, Jemma and Clara. Who despite their differences, have far more in common than they like to believe (like using fantasy to distract from real life and their own personal struggles with commitment and emotional connection.)
I do have to admit I liked Jemma (our book loving, introverted, modern day Elizabeth Bennett) just a teensy bit more than her sister. And enjoyed exploring her emotional journey, as she opens up to a mysterious stranger (via notes found between the pages of her favourite library book) and comes to terms with the possibility of a real life romance of her own.
Clara was a bit more of a wild spirit than her sister, charging head first into every situation with a level of confidence and positivity that was rather infectious. But her approach to getting what she wanted did border a little on selfishness. Which meant it did take more time to warm up to her. But in exploring her insecurities, emotional struggles and character growth, I was completely invested in seeing her succeed as well.
The supporting cast were really great too and I really enjoyed getting to know them (Salma & Harry especially.) I also swooned over the reveal of Jemma’s mystery letter writer, which was a huge surprise as a few red herrings had me convinced it was someone else.
I can’t say anything else without spoilers, so I’ll just say this was a fun and satisfying Rom-Com that’s perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella or Jenny Colgan.
Also, thanks to Simon & Schuster UK for the stunning finished copy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Gaslighting
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you to Lucy Vine, Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for giving me early access to this book.
Two women hopelessly in love with fictional characters? Yeah, I was interested. However…
As much as I wanted to love it, I’m stuck somewhere between intrigued and indifferent. The banter is fun, the concept is fresh, but something isn’t quite clicking for me… yet.
Still, if you’ve ever swooned over a book boyfriend and wished he’d step off the page, this one might just scratch that itch.