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Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
I’d read quite a few reviews that pegged this one as the weakest of the three in the series so far, and I don’t agree. I enjoyed it as much as the first book (haven’t read the second yet but this one convinced me to rectify that).
Best bits:
• A well handled execution of the friends to lovers trope - I totally believed in the growing romance between Noah and Alexis.
• The hilarious scenes with the members of the Bromance Bookclub. I love the dynamic between the guys and Adams does a great job developing those friendships and providing some laugh out loud dialogue.
• Beefcake the Maine coon.
Howevers:
• One thing I enjoyed about book one was the book within a book element. I don’t think the author did enough with that this time around. The romance novel appeared only now and then and wasn’t integrated in as clever or as satisfying a way.
• The subplot with the angry business owner neighbor felt tacked on and not very well developed. I am not sure it was needed.
• I could have handled more scenes with the guys because they are so memorable.
Another fun outing in this series! I will look forward to catching up and also grabbing the new one coming this summer.
Best bits:
• A well handled execution of the friends to lovers trope - I totally believed in the growing romance between Noah and Alexis.
• The hilarious scenes with the members of the Bromance Bookclub. I love the dynamic between the guys and Adams does a great job developing those friendships and providing some laugh out loud dialogue.
• Beefcake the Maine coon.
Howevers:
• One thing I enjoyed about book one was the book within a book element. I don’t think the author did enough with that this time around. The romance novel appeared only now and then and wasn’t integrated in as clever or as satisfying a way.
• The subplot with the angry business owner neighbor felt tacked on and not very well developed. I am not sure it was needed.
• I could have handled more scenes with the guys because they are so memorable.
Another fun outing in this series! I will look forward to catching up and also grabbing the new one coming this summer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Medical content, and Sexual assault