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Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I listened to Boyfriend Material as an audiobook. It had some funny bits and it was sometimes romantic and cute and all that, but I couldn't help but find the whole plot of the romance a bit underwhelming. And some chapters were just straight up boring. The book was not at all bad though. It was just not my type of book. 

Would recommend for someone often in the mood for a romcom or for lighthearted, not too dramatic romance stories. 
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emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

This book was funny, snarky, and filled with truth.  I found myself actually sighing, grunting with frustration, and giggling outloud. 

The entire story is through the perspective of Luc (ho has a very entertaining internal monologue btw). He is the e list child of c list celebrity musicians from the 80s. Only famous enough for the paparazzi to make his life hell. He needs a boyfriend and along comes Oliver. Uptight, a tad bit controlled... and absolutely adorable.  

They are both broken in their own ways. The perfect juxtaposition. I'll definibe recommending this one, and I'm so glad it was gifted to me! 
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