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A review by steph01924
The Boy Book: A Study of Habits and Behaviors, Plus Techniques for Taming Them by E. Lockhart
3.0
This was probably even quicker to read than the first book. I like how it ended, with Roo in the mind-space of figuring herself out and letting the boy stuff do what it will (we KNOW the Noel stuff isn't going to be dropped for this silly Nora's crush storyline, so I'm content to wait). I'm also happy that Meghan broke up with Bick and hopefully she can get a more interesting storyline.
I like the way the Kim and Roo relationship played out, because I have been in that situation (minus the boy list and boyfriend stealing). Friendship break-ups are traumatic. I particularly liked Roo's line about how her current friendships are not at the same level as her childhood-friends-growing-up-together friendship with Kim, and if maybe that's how adult friendships are. It was insightful and bittersweet, and I think it was a great pause for reflection not just for Roo but for readers, especially as Roo doesn't determine that it's a good or bad thing either way...just different.
As for the boys, I am SO glad that Roo realized what a jerk Jackson is...it took most of the book, but at least we're (hopefully) done with the mooning and "That's just how I feel" lines. Maybe in the next book Kim will come crawling back to be friends after she finds out Jackson cheated on her again, because you know he will. Serial cheater, thy name is Jackson.
I like that Angelo went out and got himself a cute, smart girl to love him and that Roo was smart enough to eventually realize he could've been a great boyfriend but just not for her. It was a nice change of pace that the 'FB' was actually a decent guy.
Noel is such a great character and I want to be his friend. If you can get a guy who will jokingly come up with something like the Hooter Squad and also be willing to help your friends then keep him in your pocket with you forever. And that scene in his room...ag. I wish Roo would be straight with Nora and tell her that she WAY called dibs before Nora, telepathic style.
Not as much sticks out for me in this book as in the first, but I think it was a good progression. It's also nice to know that there is a conclusion to this series at the fourth book, so I'm happy to go on to read the third and fourth books and know that I'll be done with it when I want to be done and not waiting around for the end to be published. Yay for being late on trends!
I like the way the Kim and Roo relationship played out, because I have been in that situation (minus the boy list and boyfriend stealing). Friendship break-ups are traumatic. I particularly liked Roo's line about how her current friendships are not at the same level as her childhood-friends-growing-up-together friendship with Kim, and if maybe that's how adult friendships are. It was insightful and bittersweet, and I think it was a great pause for reflection not just for Roo but for readers, especially as Roo doesn't determine that it's a good or bad thing either way...just different.
As for the boys, I am SO glad that Roo realized what a jerk Jackson is...it took most of the book, but at least we're (hopefully) done with the mooning and "That's just how I feel" lines. Maybe in the next book Kim will come crawling back to be friends after she finds out Jackson cheated on her again, because you know he will. Serial cheater, thy name is Jackson.
I like that Angelo went out and got himself a cute, smart girl to love him and that Roo was smart enough to eventually realize he could've been a great boyfriend but just not for her. It was a nice change of pace that the 'FB' was actually a decent guy.
Noel is such a great character and I want to be his friend. If you can get a guy who will jokingly come up with something like the Hooter Squad and also be willing to help your friends then keep him in your pocket with you forever. And that scene in his room...ag. I wish Roo would be straight with Nora and tell her that she WAY called dibs before Nora, telepathic style.
Not as much sticks out for me in this book as in the first, but I think it was a good progression. It's also nice to know that there is a conclusion to this series at the fourth book, so I'm happy to go on to read the third and fourth books and know that I'll be done with it when I want to be done and not waiting around for the end to be published. Yay for being late on trends!