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k8jackson2 's review for:
Boyfriend Material
by Alexis Hall
funny
lighthearted
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
I almost didn’t read this book because of its cover. So the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” applies very literally here...because I absolutely devoured it. Yes, the art screams lighthearted romcom full of clichéd romantic tropes... but what it doesn’t convey is how emotionally impactful and completely absorbing this story turned out to be.
A huge part of why I loved it was the dialogue...and Luc’s ridiculous, razorsharp inner monologue. It’s dripping in wit, sarcasm, and the kind of banter I wish I could pull off. I think I’m that clever, but I’m really just a rambly mess who laughs at things five seconds late.
The characters were divine. Instantly lovable. Flaws and all. Especially the flaws. Because who isn’t either a self-conscious “bellend” with low self-esteem or a controlling people-pleaser with a complicated parent dynamic? If you can’t relate, are you even human? Or one of those perfect demigods who vomit glitter?
Also: Alex. The colleague. I don’t think I’ve “met” a fictional character who’s so unintentionally hilarious. I fully agree with Luc’s theory...Alex must be a secret genius messing with him. Otherwise, he’s just too much of a caricature of an overly English man. Either way, I loved him. Even knowing a person like that could never exist in real life.
Anyway. Loved the book. Loved the romance. Already craving more.
A huge part of why I loved it was the dialogue...and Luc’s ridiculous, razorsharp inner monologue. It’s dripping in wit, sarcasm, and the kind of banter I wish I could pull off. I think I’m that clever, but I’m really just a rambly mess who laughs at things five seconds late.
The characters were divine. Instantly lovable. Flaws and all. Especially the flaws. Because who isn’t either a self-conscious “bellend” with low self-esteem or a controlling people-pleaser with a complicated parent dynamic? If you can’t relate, are you even human? Or one of those perfect demigods who vomit glitter?
Also: Alex. The colleague. I don’t think I’ve “met” a fictional character who’s so unintentionally hilarious. I fully agree with Luc’s theory...Alex must be a secret genius messing with him. Otherwise, he’s just too much of a caricature of an overly English man. Either way, I loved him. Even knowing a person like that could never exist in real life.
Anyway. Loved the book. Loved the romance. Already craving more.