A review by somethingaboutbooks23
Book Boyfriend by Lucy Vine

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Jemma has lived a thousand lives through books, in fact the only life she isn’t living is her own. That is, until the day she finds a note from a stranger in her favourite library book. When she replies, the pair begin a longhand conversation about their love of novels that sees Jemma finally coming out of her shell. Is she ready to fall in love for the first time – with someone she’s never met? Meanwhile, her sister Clara is focusing all her energy obsessing over a hot new actor, starring in the TV adaptation of Jemma's favourite book. Soon, Clara is reading every interview, trawling his social media, and following him to showbiz parties in the hopes he’ll notice she’s The One. As the sisters fall hard for two men they’ve never met, it’s time to ask the question: can either relationship survive the real world?

One thing you can always guarantee with a Lucy Vine book is the smile that stays on your face throughout, they just can’t help but make you happy! Mix that in with a character who loves books and you’ve hit the jackpot!

The comical prose in Lucy’s writing is laugh out loud funny at times, I always enjoy how the author’s personality influences her characters, making them all ones you’d want to be friends with. I was rooting for Jemma from the start &, despite Clara being an annoyance at first, I really enjoyed the development of her character throughout, alongside the fabulous Harry & Salma too.

Are there elements that are a little predictable? Of course BUT I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way, this title being a fabulous emotionally fuelled journey of love, friendship & family connections. I adored how everything falls into place at the conclusion (no spoilers!) and overall left me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. Another great read and the perfect summer read for book lovers - also please do read the acknowledgments, loved Lucy’s approach here!