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jenntleh 's review for:
Crazy Stupid Bromance
by Lyssa Kay Adams
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Book Review: Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
This third installment in the Bromance Book Club series lost some of the laugh-out-loud moments that made the previous books so enjoyable. One reason is the heavy-handed toxic masculinity monologues, which felt more like lectures than natural dialogue. The Russian, a fan-favorite character known for his outrageous antics, was notably tamed, reducing some of the series’ signature humor.
The friends-to-lovers trope is frustratingly stalled because the main characters, Noah and Alexis, simply can’t have an honest conversation. While the book itself acknowledges this, it doesn't make it any less annoying. The subplot of wedding preparations from a man's perspective felt unrealistic and dragged on longer than necessary.
The central storyline involves Alexis being ambushed by a half-sister she never knew existed. Her biological father’s family reaches out—not for reconciliation, but because he needs a kidney transplant. This family drama, while compelling, is sprinkled between random plot points instead of being the book’s main focus, leading to minimal development. While it adds some emotional depth, it often takes a backseat to other elements, making it feel underexplored.
Overall, Crazy Stupid Bromance is a nice story but not my favorite in the series. It had its moments, but it didn’t deliver the same charm and humor as its predecessors.