Reviews

The Girl Next Door by Amy Jo Cousins

jackiehorne's review

4.0

See full review at:

http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2015/06/more-short-takes-contemporary-romance.html

bandherbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I dug The Girl Next Door out of my deep, far back TBR pile and I'm so glad I did. What a fantastic character study of a reforming rich-white boy who's learning to become a man in his own right and finding his work, passions, and relationships along the way. Cash could have been such a BRO but he's very cognizant of his privileges, and is very open about both his desires and wants. He's been pining for the one who got away, his friend Steph, who introduced him to many desires he never even imagined for himself. And now Steph has moved back to Chicago, and they reunite and resume their casual 'friends with benefits' arrangement, even if they are afraid they will both get hurt again.

From the SURPRISE threesome, the delicious sexy times, Cash's sweet nature especially as he tends to the youth he coaches soccer for and his recently out cousin, this was super great. I do wish we had gotten a Steph POV, or at least a bit more with Steph, as she remained an enigma for me, and only centered in Cash's POV.

That said, this was great. Highly recommend.

Content notes; biphobia (countered), homophobia (countered, secondary character's parents concerns), drinking

litagentsaritza's review against another edition

5.0

Duuuuuude!

I love this book so much I want to marry it. Ok so maybe not marry it since hubby would likely disagree but I have a deep and abiding affection for Cash Carmichael. He's the best friend we will need and often take for granted. The boyfriend we're afraid to screw up with. The guy who's not just optimistic but encouraging and supportive. He's the dude! The dude we should all aspire to be.

danicamidlil's review against another edition

4.0

What is this strange cover about? Who is that supposed to be? The only female character in the book has dark hair and part of her head shaved! What a weird picture to choose.

touch_my_shelf's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

The fact it referenced pegging but didn’t have it, but had a random three way! Come on!

runningonbooks's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mikilah's review against another edition

3.0

Surprisingly refreshing. I loved the expansion of characters. I wish there was more to their story.

emmadstanden's review against another edition

4.0

liked a lot


themes: bi gal, comfy in sexuality experimentive man,

sonni89's review against another edition

5.0

HOT DAMN.

Can this just be my entire review? Because those are my feelings.

But in all seriousness, Steph and Cash were amazing, the

Spoiler

threesome

was so incredible it was legit the stuff dreams are made of, I really liked all the new supporting characters we got that featured heavily, and I was so happy to see Tom and Reese again.

But. STEPH AND CASH. I loved them a lot, like I knew I would.

kiki124's review against another edition

4.0

Pretty good MF.
He's got a dick but isn't.
Of course, queer AF.