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A review by tragedies
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I don't know what to say. This has successfully turned me into a puddle of mush. Cozy, heartwarming, and full of feels, it tugged at my heartstrings and melted my cold, dead, ever-cynical heart. It's also funny as hell with its snarky British humor and hilarious banter, making me laugh so many times that my mom entered the room and started questioning my sanity. It was an emotional rollercoaster, to say the least. I didn't sign up for it, but here I am, and I have no regrets.
What I really liked about Boyfriend Material was its cast of characters. Though they have their flaws and idiosyncrasies, I grew to love them, especially Luc and Oliver. They went through so much, and I couldn't help but root for them as if they were my actual friends. They felt so much like real people, and with Luc narrating, the book became more of an intimate conversation, as if it were a story shared by a close friend after a long tiring day.
I wish the ending wasn't rushed. I read this through audiobook, and when I suddenly heard the credits rolling in, I was so surprised. I had to double check just to be sure it was over. I felt like it was a few chapters too short, especially given how late Oliver's arc was introduced, leaving little time for his character to be fully fleshed out. I heard there's going to be a sequel though, so I guess the slight cliffhanger at the end is forgivable? I don't know, but I'm just glad that there's more Luc and Oliver to look forward to.
What I really liked about Boyfriend Material was its cast of characters. Though they have their flaws and idiosyncrasies, I grew to love them, especially Luc and Oliver. They went through so much, and I couldn't help but root for them as if they were my actual friends. They felt so much like real people, and with Luc narrating, the book became more of an intimate conversation, as if it were a story shared by a close friend after a long tiring day.
I wish the ending wasn't rushed. I read this through audiobook, and when I suddenly heard the credits rolling in, I was so surprised. I had to double check just to be sure it was over. I felt like it was a few chapters too short, especially given how late Oliver's arc was introduced, leaving little time for his character to be fully fleshed out. I heard there's going to be a sequel though, so I guess the slight cliffhanger at the end is forgivable? I don't know, but I'm just glad that there's more Luc and Oliver to look forward to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming and Eating disorder