A review by savvyrosereads
Husband Material by Alexis Hall

emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

4.0

Out August 2, 2022 [Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review!] 
 
Rating: 4/5 stars 
 
The sequel to Boyfriend Material, which is all I’ll say here! 
 
I adored Boyfriend Material—as in, it’s now one of my all-time favorite books. I’ll be honest, Husband Material wasn’t *quite* that for me (unlikely it would be, lighting-in-a-bottle books don’t come around every day) but I definitely still loved it! 
 
This book is every bit as funny as its predecessor, and also incredibly heartfelt and deep for a rom-com. The structure (each section being a different formal event) was unique and enjoyable, and the ending…well I think people may have mixed feelings on the ending (I certainly did) but it also feels like a good choice as a send-off to some beloved characters. 
 
In short, if you liked Boyfriend Material, read this. If you didn’t like Boyfriend Material, I’m honestly not sure why you’re here. 
 
Recommended if you like: romance with depth; genuinely funny comedies; Boyfriend Material
 
CW: Death of parent; grief; homophobia.
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