A review by bioteacherbooknerd
Canadian Boyfriend by Jenny Holiday

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This was a really cute and fun romance with a unique premise. Having a fake boyfriend in high school after meeting someone for one day and then them ending up in your life over a decade later? That is definitely the coincidences that fun romances are made of. I really enjoyed that this book not only dealt with love and it was super fun, but it also brought attention to mental health, grief and how important it is to take care of what you need and to not settle for less than that. I really saw a lot of character development in both Rory and Mike, and I appreciated how openly they both communicated with each other about their mental health struggles. I think this book really does a great job of highlighting what a healthy relationship should look like, and also how we can let our own insecurities or fears get in the way sometimes. I definitely recommend this to everyone who loves a fun romance, but also with some tackling of more complex issues like mental health and grief.