Reviews with content warning for Sexual harassment - Undercover Bromance

These books have no business being as fun as they are. You don't need to read the first one to enjoy this one, but it doesn't hurt to start at the beginning to get a good feel for the characters. These are the books I read between other books, because they are fast, light, and fun. This one has some serious things going down, but the ending is a good one.

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hannahlou93's review

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

I didn’t enjoy “undercover bromance” as much as “The Bromance Bookclub”, however it was a good book two in the series. I adored Mack in the first book so enjoyed having more of his story in the second. However, I’m not lover of the “enemies to lovers” trope unless it is romantasy books which could be the main reason I didn’t like this book as much as the first.
The subplot to the love story of shaming Liv’s sexual harassing boss was good and it was a great way to include more of the bookclub members.

I hope book 3 more like book 1 thought with the romance book being a focus of the character’s story.

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mels_reading_log's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

I just love this series, they are so funny and heartfelt. I love that Mack and Liv both found their match and someone that can see through all of their crap.

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bookheathens's review against another edition

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3.5

Did they really turn the national anthem into something I’ll never hear the same way again?!
I had a big gap between the first one and this one and didn’t really feel like it was a big deal. Definitely read them in order because couple spoilers but otherwise not super important to remember every detail of the previous book.

Also the Russian?
Relatable babe. Cheese and milk products🥲💀

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julie2525's review against another edition

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medium-paced

2.5

Main character shows major, continuous insensitivity to victims’ desires for privacy (e.g., pressuring a person to out themselves)—this is eventually addressed, but ick. The continuous bullying of a sexually harassed victim is a big no-go for me.

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gabs_parr's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I loved Mac. I love that a man who grew up with an abusive father taught himself how to be a man women deserve by reading romance novels. He wanted to learn how women want to be treated and spoken to and he became the founder of the book club. He’s so sweet. He made it his mission to save marriages and he “bought a castle for a princess who didn’t exist yet” 😭 like please. I love him.

I loved Liv. I see so much of myself in her. Her trust issues, her sarcasm. The way she pushes people away when they get too close. Her fiery passion for justice.

Even her blind spot of unwittingly judging other women for not handling abuse the same way she did/would. I felt her righteous indignation in my gut when she called Alexis out for letting her work for Royce after she knew what he was like. Alexis DID put her in danger by refusing to speak, whatever her reasoning. I get her anger. I DO think we have an obligation to other women even if it’s hard for ourselves to talk about. So Liv’s blind spot is my blind spot too I guess, because I still feel that way even now. I would have had the same conversation they had but truly… I could never do that to a friend. If that’s what she needed to do for herself, fine. But she would also have to accept the consequences of that, which is the end of our friendship as I can no longer trust you to have my best interest or safety at heart the way I do for my friends. Loyalty and trust is everything. I don’t know how they moved past that plot point so quickly. I’m hoping to grow to love Alexis during her book which is up next in the series.

The progression of their relationship and their bantering and friendship was priceless and precious. I love them.

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