A review by niahraereads
Call Your Boyfriend by Ashley Woodfolk, Olivia A. Cole

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

4.0

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing for the gifted ARC! This review contains my personal thoughts and opinions.

Call Your Boyfriend is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that blends lighthearted moments with deeper themes of identity, friendship, and love. This book did a great job of offering dual perspectives and a realistic portrayal of teenage relationships and the complexities of growing up.

What stood out most to me were the characters. Charm and Beau each brought their own unique voice to the story, and I found myself genuinely invested in their individual journeys, but also in their friendship. Charm and her BFF Ezra's friendship, in particular, was a highlight. It was authentic, warm, funny, and refreshingly supportive.

I thought the book started off strong; the revenge plot idea had me intrigued. However, as the story progressed, the pacing began to falter a bit. The ending felt rushed and left me wanting a bit more closure. While not completely unsatisfying, it didn’t quite match the anticipation that had been established earlier in the book.

Overall, Call Your Boyfriend is an enjoyable read. I think this is a great book recommendation for teens who are finding their identity and want something relatable to their high school experience.