A review by journeythroughthechapters
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

emotional funny tense 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

3.5

Thoughts
This was good but long. I was really getting into but by about 3/4 I was wondering when the book would wrap up.

This book tackled a lot of difficult topics. And might make a few people angry. Emotional abusive parents, homophobia so so many. It's sad and though I can't speak on behalf the LGBTQIA community but I can only imagine the things they go through.

I didn't love that the third act break up came so late and I don't know if I like the way it was done. But regardless it's a romance so you know there's going to be a happy ending.

Things I liked
- The characters: British charm you can't go wrong
- The relationships: particularly between Luc and his mum

Things I don't like
- The end: it could have been better developed
- The length: too long for a romance 

Trigger Warning
Body shaming (one incident, side-character), Cancer, Disordered eating (discussed), Homophobia, Parental abuse (manipulative, emotional), Workplace discrimination

Representation
Gay (Main Character), POC (Side Character), Bisexual (Side Character), Lesbian (Side Character)
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