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A review by iamsherlocked
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
This book takes a kinda cliché plot and turns it into something so unique and loveable.
I picked this book up because an Instagram post said it’s a great read for anyone who liked Red, White and Royal Blue- that being said, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this a more than I did rwrb. BUT
OH! how this book won me over 😌😌 I was hooked from the first page itself- the snarky humour is right up my alley.
Alexis Hall really thought about this book and said “Let there be communication” because there was! Communication! Ofc there were certain miscommunications but the fallout didn’t last too long and they actually sorted out their issues and talked to each other.
Yk how in every rom-com there’s this climax scene where one person shows up at the other’s doorstep with a dramatic love confession which ends in a tearful reunion and happily ever after- that scene was done quite uniquely in this book And Luc show up at Oliver’s doorstep after Oliver breaks up with with his ragtag group of friends and proceeds to point out every flaw of Oliver’s (ofc his friends in the bg were like bruv you’re supposed to tell him he’s wonderful), luc makes it known to him that he doesn’t love him INSPITE of these flaws, but simply because Oliver is OLIVER- that whole love confession is is impossibly Luc- I LOVE IT.
Luc, my precious cynical fluffball, honestly makes the list to be one of my favourite characters of all time- his mannerisms are Highkey relatable and his character development through the course of this novel is ✨immaculate ✨
Both Luc and Oliver’s friend groups were AMAZING and hilarious to read about. Bridget (luc’s best friend who’s also friends with Oliver and the one who sets them up) is our Captain. Priya=Icon and I accept no arguments. I can never tell the James Royce-Royces apart and well, that adds to the charm okay because those two are the cutest couple. Alexis Hall, pls do write a Priya centric book too, someday. Thanks and regards. Sophie and Ben featured for just a few scenes but won me over after about one line from each of them.
Also, my fellow book nerds, oliver has an excellent taste in books- he’s reading a thousand splendid suns (masterpiece, love it) and (THE MOMENT I LOVED HIM MORE THAN I THOUGHT I COULD) WHEN HE READS THE SONG OF ACHILLES - just seeing these books mentioned 😌😌✨✨✨🤌🤌🤌🤌.
Would highly recommend this Boyfriend Material 📕 I CANNOT WAIT FOR HUSBAND MATERIAL TO COME OUT THIS YEAR JANSJSSB.
I picked this book up because an Instagram post said it’s a great read for anyone who liked Red, White and Royal Blue- that being said, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this a more than I did rwrb. BUT
OH! how this book won me over 😌😌 I was hooked from the first page itself- the snarky humour is right up my alley.
Alexis Hall really thought about this book and said “Let there be communication” because there was! Communication! Ofc there were certain miscommunications but the fallout didn’t last too long and they actually sorted out their issues and talked to each other.
Yk how in every rom-com there’s this climax scene where one person shows up at the other’s doorstep with a dramatic love confession which ends in a tearful reunion and happily ever after- that scene was done quite uniquely in this book
Luc, my precious cynical fluffball, honestly makes the list to be one of my favourite characters of all time- his mannerisms are Highkey relatable and his character development through the course of this novel is ✨immaculate ✨
Both Luc and Oliver’s friend groups were AMAZING and hilarious to read about. Bridget (luc’s best friend who’s also friends with Oliver and the one who sets them up) is our Captain. Priya=Icon and I accept no arguments. I can never tell the James Royce-Royces apart and well, that adds to the charm okay because those two are the cutest couple. Alexis Hall, pls do write a Priya centric book too, someday. Thanks and regards. Sophie and Ben featured for just a few scenes but won me over after about one line from each of them.
Also, my fellow book nerds, oliver has an excellent taste in books- he’s reading a thousand splendid suns (masterpiece, love it) and (THE MOMENT I LOVED HIM MORE THAN I THOUGHT I COULD) WHEN HE READS THE SONG OF ACHILLES - just seeing these books mentioned 😌😌✨✨✨🤌🤌🤌🤌.
Would highly recommend this Boyfriend Material 📕 I CANNOT WAIT FOR HUSBAND MATERIAL TO COME OUT THIS YEAR JANSJSSB.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia, Eating disorder, and Gaslighting