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A review by andieobrien99
Husband Material by Alexis Hall
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
*BEWARE OF SPOILERS*
I went into this book with high expectations. Unfortunately those expectations weren’t met. I absolutely LOVED boyfriend material. I was really hoping to love this one too but I just didn’t.
There were humorous moments. I loved Lucian. But I felt this book lacked a little bit.
It built up the suspense of a wedding and only for the ending to be that both didn’t want it? It made no sense. Especially after they talked about it.
Oliver’s issues with ‘out there’ queerness kinda bothered me too. It felt from my perspective that he was embarrassed or ashamed. Him getting so angry and upset over Luke wanting a rainbow balloon arched really irked me. Lucian gave Oliver everything he wanted, including wanting to marry him when he didn’t want to. Only then for Oliver to turn around and say (on their wedding day) that he didn’t wanna marry Lucian either.
It was disappointing to say the least.
I went into this book with high expectations. Unfortunately those expectations weren’t met. I absolutely LOVED boyfriend material. I was really hoping to love this one too but I just didn’t.
There were humorous moments. I loved Lucian. But I felt this book lacked a little bit.
It built up the suspense of a wedding and only for the ending to be that both didn’t want it? It made no sense. Especially after they talked about it.
Oliver’s issues with ‘out there’ queerness kinda bothered me too. It felt from my perspective that he was embarrassed or ashamed. Him getting so angry and upset over Luke wanting a rainbow balloon arched really irked me. Lucian gave Oliver everything he wanted, including wanting to marry him when he didn’t want to. Only then for Oliver to turn around and say (on their wedding day) that he didn’t wanna marry Lucian either.
It was disappointing to say the least.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent