siobhan27's review against another edition
5.0
I love New Adult. I really do so when I see one written by the lovely Veronica Rossi? I knew I had to pick it up and ask for review it. I loved this book right from the beginning, both characters had a great voice that were both unique and yet readers could relate to them completely. It starts off with a bang, and the aftermath of a one night stand. What I think i liked the most about the concept of this book was how real it felt. I mean sleeping with someone you don't know is one things, but then having to go to work with them everyday? that's a whole new bag of worms.
We get to see both sides of this story with both parties having their own POV. I loved this because we are not only in the girls head, or the boys head. We get to see how both of these characters are thinking. and it adds a certain level of investment of us readers because we know how each of these characters feels about the other, and since they do not, we want to see where this goes.
This type of NA is the type I love to read. The character are not broken, they are not at a point in their life where it is life or death. These character were just in a tough spot after graduation. They each needed a job and they were each fighting for it. It felt extremely real, and the characters seemed genuine and likable without all the drama that you can see in other types of NA. The sexual tension between Mia and Ethan was palpable throughout the book and I loved reading it. It made the book that much more interesting because even though the characters kept denying it, there was something between them and it as great to read their discovery.
The aspect of family was very big in this book, and I loved reading these characters dedication to their family. They were always in the background, we always knew these characters were thinking about their family and that was extremely refreshing to read. You usually see family in NA but they are usually the cause of the problem, not the solution, and i loved reading that. The end of this book was great to read as well because it made complete sense for the characters and it felt genuine. I loved it.
Overall this book was a fantastic read. It is a refreshing gulp of fresh air in a genre that is way overdone at times. Noelle is a fantastic writer and I am so glad she dipped her toes in NA because she is a fresh voice that i will continue to read for years to come.
We get to see both sides of this story with both parties having their own POV. I loved this because we are not only in the girls head, or the boys head. We get to see how both of these characters are thinking. and it adds a certain level of investment of us readers because we know how each of these characters feels about the other, and since they do not, we want to see where this goes.
This type of NA is the type I love to read. The character are not broken, they are not at a point in their life where it is life or death. These character were just in a tough spot after graduation. They each needed a job and they were each fighting for it. It felt extremely real, and the characters seemed genuine and likable without all the drama that you can see in other types of NA. The sexual tension between Mia and Ethan was palpable throughout the book and I loved reading it. It made the book that much more interesting because even though the characters kept denying it, there was something between them and it as great to read their discovery.
The aspect of family was very big in this book, and I loved reading these characters dedication to their family. They were always in the background, we always knew these characters were thinking about their family and that was extremely refreshing to read. You usually see family in NA but they are usually the cause of the problem, not the solution, and i loved reading that. The end of this book was great to read as well because it made complete sense for the characters and it felt genuine. I loved it.
Overall this book was a fantastic read. It is a refreshing gulp of fresh air in a genre that is way overdone at times. Noelle is a fantastic writer and I am so glad she dipped her toes in NA because she is a fresh voice that i will continue to read for years to come.
evreardon's review against another edition
4.0
Quirky, cute, and about people my age doing what I'm currently searching for... an internship in L.A.
thebumblegirl's review against another edition
4.0
I love when a book gets right to the point right on the first page! Super fun and sexy! There is no denying the unrequited attraction between the main characters...
Mia is smart, hardworking, confident and knows how to get what she wants. And, to make it all better, she's beautiful. Her mother is an artist, and she is her muse. Mia is determined to make a name for herself as a filmmaker and is relying on her new internship at Boomerang to give her the boost that she needs to be recognized.
Ethan is good-natured, grounded and quite the achiever. This light-hearted guy has just kicked his last soccer ball at college and is now facing paying off his debt and trying to figure out what the next step is. He is hoping that Boomerang's internship will be exactly what he's looking for... or at least, to eventually help him put food on the table.
But a one-night stand that goes astray seems to get these two off to a rough start on their first day of work. Who knew that they were going to not only be working at the same place, but that they were going to have to also compete with each other to get the job of a lifetime!
I loved these two from the very first page - they are so witty and playful! Yet serious and caring when they needed to be. There is no way to deny the attraction. Over and over again they ogled each others beauty. But, eventually, it was nice to see them also take interest in each others personalities and good traits as well. They're feeling are genuine and deep. It was really a wonder to watch these two banter it out until the end.
Both Mia and Ethan's families play major roles in their story. This really pushed me to give an extra star rating! It was so nice to see their family dynamics, problems, and love. I really got to see how they became who they are and how they got to where they are. So refreshing to get such a detailed and interesting background.
Like most new adult romances, the storyline is predictable, light-hearted and never disappointing. Full of humor, sarcasm and priceless moments. It is the type of read that I love to get into when in a rut or in need of a smile.
Mia is smart, hardworking, confident and knows how to get what she wants. And, to make it all better, she's beautiful. Her mother is an artist, and she is her muse. Mia is determined to make a name for herself as a filmmaker and is relying on her new internship at Boomerang to give her the boost that she needs to be recognized.
Ethan is good-natured, grounded and quite the achiever. This light-hearted guy has just kicked his last soccer ball at college and is now facing paying off his debt and trying to figure out what the next step is. He is hoping that Boomerang's internship will be exactly what he's looking for... or at least, to eventually help him put food on the table.
But a one-night stand that goes astray seems to get these two off to a rough start on their first day of work. Who knew that they were going to not only be working at the same place, but that they were going to have to also compete with each other to get the job of a lifetime!
I loved these two from the very first page - they are so witty and playful! Yet serious and caring when they needed to be. There is no way to deny the attraction. Over and over again they ogled each others beauty. But, eventually, it was nice to see them also take interest in each others personalities and good traits as well. They're feeling are genuine and deep. It was really a wonder to watch these two banter it out until the end.
Both Mia and Ethan's families play major roles in their story. This really pushed me to give an extra star rating! It was so nice to see their family dynamics, problems, and love. I really got to see how they became who they are and how they got to where they are. So refreshing to get such a detailed and interesting background.
Like most new adult romances, the storyline is predictable, light-hearted and never disappointing. Full of humor, sarcasm and priceless moments. It is the type of read that I love to get into when in a rut or in need of a smile.
artsyreadergirl's review against another edition
5.0
Find my full review at That Artsy Reader Girl.
I think Boomerang might just be the first new adult novel that I LOVED. Boomerang is fun! It’s about two normal people in a fun situation. I laughed. Yes, a couple heavier issues pop up, but not so much that heaviness becomes the major plot line. I did not know NA could be this way. It’s nice to see an author view my age group as being about more than drama and poor life decisions. This book is one of my absolute favorites of the year so far, and I cannot wait to read the second book!
I think Boomerang might just be the first new adult novel that I LOVED. Boomerang is fun! It’s about two normal people in a fun situation. I laughed. Yes, a couple heavier issues pop up, but not so much that heaviness becomes the major plot line. I did not know NA could be this way. It’s nice to see an author view my age group as being about more than drama and poor life decisions. This book is one of my absolute favorites of the year so far, and I cannot wait to read the second book!
take_me_awayyy's review against another edition
5.0
You can find more of my reviews here on my blog: Take Me Away...
I tried to hold off on reading this one as long as I could, but seeing all the amazing reviews and letting my eyes keep drifting to that amazing cover, I knew I didn't really have a choice. I finally got one free second and I devoured it.
Mia and Ethan spent one night together and secretly plan many more. That is until they see that they work together. At a place that they find out has a strict no dating policy. Add on to the fact that they are competing for a job that they were both promised... Yeah, no bueno. They go through so much to avoid each other, that it keeps bringing them right back together. And it doesn't matter where they are, the time they spend together is ELECTRIC.
I LOVED Ethan. He was so sweet and he seemed to be the perfect man. I wanted to reach inside Boomerang and take him out to have a real life copy of him. He really took great care of Mia. Even when he didn't know he was trying. Which I think makes him one of the best book boys ever. Being amazing while not trying is adorable. As for Mia, she is one impulsive chick. I'm not going to lie though, for a minute there she kind of got on my nerves after that one stunt she pulled, but gradually, I got over it. Overall, she was super smart, innovative, and super creative. And having a degree in broadcast production, I LOVED that she was a film maker.
Mia and Ethan together were a different story. They were magic together. But, you won't see that until the end of the novel. Most of the book is spent trying to keep their distance from each other. But I won't lie and say that they succeed. There are some times they slip up and find themselves in the arms of each other and I can't tell you how much I had to put the book down for a little bit. Ethan is super hot and so sweet with Mia. I loved getting those glimpses of them together. But sometimes it was like torture. Like during the "office scene" I wanted something to happen RIGHT THERE so bad, but of course, it was ruined. I really hated their interruption for the rest of the book lol
Lastly, there's the writing style. I thought of this book like a hilarious movie playing out in my mind. It was absolutely hilarious. I found myself reading it at the gym and getting dirty looks from people that seemed so upset that I wasn't feeling the burn. I'm sure they were thinking "Seriously, who's that happy at the gym..." but that's beside the point. This book had me laughing in the weirdest places.
It's not normal that I write in all caps so often in my reviews, so clearly this book was something special. I loved the characters, the realistic writing style, and the relationship Ethan and Mia share. Noelle August (who I just found out is Veronica Rossi and Lorin Oberweger!) make for a hilariously, sexy New Adult novel that everyone can enjoy.
I tried to hold off on reading this one as long as I could, but seeing all the amazing reviews and letting my eyes keep drifting to that amazing cover, I knew I didn't really have a choice. I finally got one free second and I devoured it.
Mia and Ethan spent one night together and secretly plan many more. That is until they see that they work together. At a place that they find out has a strict no dating policy. Add on to the fact that they are competing for a job that they were both promised... Yeah, no bueno. They go through so much to avoid each other, that it keeps bringing them right back together. And it doesn't matter where they are, the time they spend together is ELECTRIC.
I LOVED Ethan. He was so sweet and he seemed to be the perfect man. I wanted to reach inside Boomerang and take him out to have a real life copy of him. He really took great care of Mia. Even when he didn't know he was trying. Which I think makes him one of the best book boys ever. Being amazing while not trying is adorable. As for Mia, she is one impulsive chick. I'm not going to lie though, for a minute there she kind of got on my nerves after that one stunt she pulled, but gradually, I got over it. Overall, she was super smart, innovative, and super creative. And having a degree in broadcast production, I LOVED that she was a film maker.
Mia and Ethan together were a different story. They were magic together. But, you won't see that until the end of the novel. Most of the book is spent trying to keep their distance from each other. But I won't lie and say that they succeed. There are some times they slip up and find themselves in the arms of each other and I can't tell you how much I had to put the book down for a little bit. Ethan is super hot and so sweet with Mia. I loved getting those glimpses of them together. But sometimes it was like torture. Like during the "office scene" I wanted something to happen RIGHT THERE so bad, but of course, it was ruined. I really hated their interruption for the rest of the book lol
Lastly, there's the writing style. I thought of this book like a hilarious movie playing out in my mind. It was absolutely hilarious. I found myself reading it at the gym and getting dirty looks from people that seemed so upset that I wasn't feeling the burn. I'm sure they were thinking "Seriously, who's that happy at the gym..." but that's beside the point. This book had me laughing in the weirdest places.
It's not normal that I write in all caps so often in my reviews, so clearly this book was something special. I loved the characters, the realistic writing style, and the relationship Ethan and Mia share. Noelle August (who I just found out is Veronica Rossi and Lorin Oberweger!) make for a hilariously, sexy New Adult novel that everyone can enjoy.
ifwewerevillains's review against another edition
1.0
I've come to the conclusion that NA is not for me.
Boomerang follows Mia and Ethan, who hook up one night and the next day find out they will be competing against each other for the same job at the Boomerang offices. They can't deny their attraction to each other, but the "no dating" policy at their company forbids them to act on their feelings.
I was intrigued by this book when I heard about it, entirely because of Boomerang, which is a dating site. I wanted to read about how the company and the website worked. I wasn't completely satisfied with what I got to see about Boomerang, since the main focus was on Mia and Ethan. The professional side of Boomerang wasn't as interesting as I had hoped, but that is not where my main problem lies.
What I liked least were the characters.
They were all mostly unlikable, even those who were the very "best" characters in the book. They weren't necessarily bad characters, but poor writing ruined any chance they had at being relatable and charming. There were moments in which I could almost see myself liking certain characters, but then came other scenes that made me change my mind again.
The actions of the characters contradicted the descriptions that were given of them. For example,
Don't even get me started on the side characters. What was up with Cookie and Candy? Those two were some of the most one-dimensional characters an author could come up with. Why did they have to be workaholic control freaks who insult everyone for no reason? Why couldn't they have actual personalities? And why did Cookie constantly have to make racist comments about getting her Puerto Rican coworker deported? (Which, by the way, is not possible.) There were occasions in which Cookie started to seem like an actual human (like, two occasions) but they were not enough. I am sure that if she had been real, there would have been more to her than... this.
I also felt like the majority, if not all, of the characters were stereotypes.
While I don't think proper characterization would turn this book into a 5-star read, it would have made it so much better.
Since I've only mentioned negative things, I want to point out one positive thing I noticed: Mia's friendships. She had two female best friends who had a really good and healthy friendship, with no jealousy between them at all. They didn't have many scenes in the book, and those they did have weren't always memorable, but they stand out for being good and loyal friends.
Someone who enjoys the NA genre might like this book, but it's nothing special. If you want a five-star read, don't waste your time and look for a better book instead.
I own the sequel of this book, Rebound, and I'm really dreading having to read it. Mia's boss is the main character in it, though, so maybe I'll like it more than Boomerang. We will see.
Boomerang follows Mia and Ethan, who hook up one night and the next day find out they will be competing against each other for the same job at the Boomerang offices. They can't deny their attraction to each other, but the "no dating" policy at their company forbids them to act on their feelings.
I was intrigued by this book when I heard about it, entirely because of Boomerang, which is a dating site. I wanted to read about how the company and the website worked. I wasn't completely satisfied with what I got to see about Boomerang, since the main focus was on Mia and Ethan. The professional side of Boomerang wasn't as interesting as I had hoped, but that is not where my main problem lies.
What I liked least were the characters.
They were all mostly unlikable, even those who were the very "best" characters in the book. They weren't necessarily bad characters, but poor writing ruined any chance they had at being relatable and charming. There were moments in which I could almost see myself liking certain characters, but then came other scenes that made me change my mind again.
The actions of the characters contradicted the descriptions that were given of them. For example,
Spoiler
Mia said she was completely unfazed by nudity, what with her modeling nude for her mom and artist friends, yet she freaked out and started running around the house like crazy when she realized Ethan would see pictures of her naked (after he'd already seen her naked in person). That was mildly annoying and could have been ignored, but it happened again with Ethan: he was described as being kind, very good with children, and incapable of asking for money. However, by the time I'd read 35% of the book, he had asked three people for money and complained in his head about half of the people in the book. He had his moments of kindness, but they were outnumbered by his moments of rage, in which he is referred to as "Dark Ethan."Don't even get me started on the side characters. What was up with Cookie and Candy? Those two were some of the most one-dimensional characters an author could come up with. Why did they have to be workaholic control freaks who insult everyone for no reason? Why couldn't they have actual personalities? And why did Cookie constantly have to make racist comments about getting her Puerto Rican coworker deported? (Which, by the way, is not possible.) There were occasions in which Cookie started to seem like an actual human (like, two occasions) but they were not enough. I am sure that if she had been real, there would have been more to her than... this.
I also felt like the majority, if not all, of the characters were stereotypes.
While I don't think proper characterization would turn this book into a 5-star read, it would have made it so much better.
Since I've only mentioned negative things, I want to point out one positive thing I noticed: Mia's friendships. She had two female best friends who had a really good and healthy friendship, with no jealousy between them at all. They didn't have many scenes in the book, and those they did have weren't always memorable, but they stand out for being good and loyal friends.
Someone who enjoys the NA genre might like this book, but it's nothing special. If you want a five-star read, don't waste your time and look for a better book instead.
I own the sequel of this book, Rebound, and I'm really dreading having to read it. Mia's boss is the main character in it, though, so maybe I'll like it more than Boomerang. We will see.
aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
5.0
Boomerang is so refreshing, in a genre that is filled with books that seem so full of angst and are kind of downers, this book is total ray of sunshine.
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dkgreads's review
4.0
Fun, flirty, and super cute! I loved the dual POV and how Mia and Ethan didn't lose themselves in finding each other. I'll definitely be checking out the next book in the series :)