431 reviews for:

That Boy

Jillian Dodd

3.65 AVERAGE

deejaygee's review

5.0

I just finished another book that I really loved so this one had it's work cut out to impress me...and boy did it ever. I loved the characters and their story. I cried harder reading this book than I think I ever did before reading any other book. I also laughed a ton too. Really wonderful story. A must read!

meganashleyy7's review

4.25
emotional hopeful lighthearted sad 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: N/A

mimiathereader's review

1.0

Read until the 52% mark and then realised I was just wasting my time. Not for me.
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belbelbookworm's review

1.75
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jperna279's review

3.0
funny lighthearted fast-paced

jguerra0500's review

3.0

This was a cute book. I knew how it was going to end by the 4th chapter though. I am glad that the book had many different characters and that they interacted well.

raeliegh22's review

5.0
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-paced
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I’m pretty sure I just lost an immense amount of brain cells attempting to read this book. If an 11 year old attempted to write a story about what they believe a teenage girl and young woman’s life is like, this is what they’d come up with. I’ve never read something that sounded so immature and juvenile. Who let this be published? Why did anyone think this was good writing? Being stuck inside the main characters mind was complete torture. And the sad thing is, the premise of this story could have been really awesome if it was written better.

This book was trying so hard to be trendy and cool. But what teenage girl/ young woman, even thinks or talks like this? This was truly the worst book I’ve ever read. And there are only 2 books that I completely loathe so that says a lot.

Save yourself the money, brain power and time and just skip this one. I wish I would have.
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alliemarkus's review

2.5
slow-paced

3.5/5 stars

While on the hunt for a romance that wasn’t too hard to follow, I stumbled upon That Boy. Initially, the writing style annoyed me and I didn’t finish it. Months later, I picked it up again and couldn’t put it down.

Writing style aside, Jadyn and Phillip’s story completely melted my heart. I found myself rooting for multiple guys that Jadyn was with, Danny included, but always came back to think that she and Phillip were meant to be together.

That Boy is the perfect small town romance with a few twists thrown into the mix, and I’m excited to give That Wedding a chance!