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A review by dooziekins
Book Boyfriend by Kris Ripper
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A big thank you to Netgalley and publishers for an e-copy of this book.
This was another cute queer romance.
The book starts with Preston helping his best friend Art after a much awaited breakup (on Preston's part, anyway).
You see, Preston wants more than that, but can't quite find the strength to say it (this guy is seriously the cutest, in a totally over the top, anxious blubbering way), so he writes it into a novel instead.
And that's when things get interesting.....
At first I really struggled with the writing style, it was very OTT (and using a
LOT of text language and like, a lot of likes throughout). But once I adjusted I realised there was just no other way to write this character, and being first person the writing style really made sense and I adjusted quickly.
Art was this super adorable, nerdy character that gave me serious Johnathon Van Ness vibes... I loved the discussion throughout on Arts gender identity and Preston's desire to get the terminology right.
I also love that it briefly tapped into relationship and sexuality dynamics, and connections you don't expect.
I enjoyed this read and kept finding excuses to come back to it.
This was another cute queer romance.
The book starts with Preston helping his best friend Art after a much awaited breakup (on Preston's part, anyway).
You see, Preston wants more than that, but can't quite find the strength to say it (this guy is seriously the cutest, in a totally over the top, anxious blubbering way), so he writes it into a novel instead.
And that's when things get interesting.....
At first I really struggled with the writing style, it was very OTT (and using a
LOT of text language and like, a lot of likes throughout). But once I adjusted I realised there was just no other way to write this character, and being first person the writing style really made sense and I adjusted quickly.
Art was this super adorable, nerdy character that gave me serious Johnathon Van Ness vibes... I loved the discussion throughout on Arts gender identity and Preston's desire to get the terminology right.
I also love that it briefly tapped into relationship and sexuality dynamics, and connections you don't expect.
I enjoyed this read and kept finding excuses to come back to it.