Reviews

The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers by Adam Sass

yveisbooked's review

1.0

It‘s pretty hard to get invested in a romance (or even two) when you can‘t stand the MC. This could be summarized as rich kid doesn‘t have to question his privileges at all and for the most part ignores (or doesn’t wish to understand) anyone‘s feelings other than his own, but still manages to get his fairytale ending. There‘s close to zero character development for Micah, which is the only thing that could‘ve saved this book. Most of the side characters were cool though, so I’d like to dedicate the one star to them.

grace_astudentreading's review against another edition

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

So I am going to start this review with the disclaimer that my opinion of this book was heavily impacted by the fact that I already knew how it would end. And for that reason, I struggled to be fully invested in all the romantic relationships and love interest characters. However, I did still enjoy the story. I liked watching Micah navigate all his firsts, even when they were messy or awkward or a flop, and he had strong character development. And I loved his art and how he used it to express himself through Instaloves and his mural. I also loved Hannah and Micah’s family. Hannah is probably the best best friend ever, and Micah’s family is so wholesome and supportive.  But what I found in this book that truly made it totally worth the read was all the fairytale references. They made the book absolutely adorable and created such a fun vibe for a young adult rom com. So even though I ‘spoiled’ the ending for myself I was still able to enjoy Micah and his friends and family, and overall I would recommend this book.

john_the_captain's review against another edition

5.0

Another great read for Pride month.

Aimed at (IMHO) an older teen, say 16+ this is a fun read of 4 gay characters figuring their crap out, hurting people around them as they are only interested in themselves but eventually getting a happy ending. (typical YA romance really just with gay characters).

I say 16+ because there is more than heavy petting and snogging in the book ... nothing described in detail but the characters do go all the way.

It's a book about chasing new loves and teenage angst. Well worth a go, available FREE in Irish Libraries.

garrynelsonstyle's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

A cute and fantastical YA novel. A bit predictable, but I ended up liking what happened more than I thought I wouos when I figured out how this book would end. 

ladykaylee's review

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was a very cute YA, modern day fairy tale about the "Prince" of Chicago looking for his first boyfriend and finding confidence in himself.  It kept my attention, but it's not something that I'll want to reread over and over again.  I liked the setting and the way that various parts of Chicago played a part in the story.  It really made me want to visit Chicago again!

The audiobook narration was nice, but the characters felt a little flat to me, and that meant that it was harder for the plot to keep my attention.  

selkiesight's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.0

dsauriol1991's review against another edition

4.0

This was a fun, messy, YA rom-com. Micah is a very sweet guy who definitely makes mistakes but the growth he starts to make by the end is well done. You can see where the love story is going from pretty early on, even if Micah himself can’t. I thought both Grant and Elliot were well written with a lot of nuances that showed both are good people. And I think the author very easily could’ve made Grant a villain when really I think he’s a teenage boy who has a lot of self confidence issues that need dealt with. Overall a cute book!

eruanna317's review

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

zoepagereader's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

bettielovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Very cute and real

Even though this is a retelling of Cinderella, as the Prince finds his dream boy and the story keeps going, it shows what happens afterwards and that sometimes it won't match your expectations, it is so cute and specially Elliot is the sweetest!