A review by wordwilderness
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

emotional funny 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

I wouldn’t say this is a perfect book, but it was definitely perfect for me. I am such a sucker for romantic comedies and this might be the best-written romantic comedy I’ve ever picked up. It was SO FUCKING HILARIOUS. I was that dork who couldn’t help smiling to myself in public because I made the mistake of reading this while I went for a walk.

The narrator is very sarcastic and there’s a lot of banter between the characters, which I enjoyed. I also liked that the author recognized that sarcasm can turn into an unhealthy coping mechanism that pushes people away and good-natured teasing can sometimes cross the line, which isn’t something I see often in books. 

Also, the characters had great chemistry. Their initial dislike that they used to hide their obvious attraction was just *chef’s kiss* THE BEST. Sweet, buttoned-up Oliver and sarcastic Lucious were perfect for one another. I loved how the author portrayed them as dealing with their trauma in different ways. How they slowly recognized each other’s hurt and imperfections and began learning how to cope together. My heart just needed this lovely and romantic story.
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