bb_the_reader's review against another edition
2.0
I really tried to get into this story, but I just couldn't. The more I read it, the more foolish and immature it seemed to get for me. There were a few parts of the book that were a bit humorous but that's the only good thing I can honestly say about it (and that's saying a lot).
emmaweibel's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I could say I didn't like this book, but I am a dromcom enthusiast and therefore greatly enjoyed it. I finished it in less than 3 days =/
I wish there was a bit more of a resolution at the end but the storyline overall was interesting and dramatic enough to keep me hooked. We all need a light book to read in between founding father biographies and climate change books and this is a great one!
I wish there was a bit more of a resolution at the end but the storyline overall was interesting and dramatic enough to keep me hooked. We all need a light book to read in between founding father biographies and climate change books and this is a great one!
anabatel1's review against another edition
4.0
This book gave me hope that I'll find someone someday. And it helped me understand that without lows there wouldn't be highs. :)
sarahfrank1in's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
pagesplotsandpints's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
Not as good as the first one for me, but still really enjoyable!
Review originally posted on The Book Addict's Guide: I felt like ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND really just hit it home with the realism and that’s why the book was so good. It was simple, yet entirely epic since these relatable tales of relationships, school, boyfriends, and sex are all epic moments in a teenager/young adult’s life. I really enjoyed reading Dom’s story — like she was a best friend of my own so I immediately picked up ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL after finishing the first book.
ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL was a little less relatable to me. Book two deals with Dom as a freshly single girl in the summer after her first year of college. She’s trying to figure out how to be a single person after this huge break-up and if she even wants to get back in a relationship again. I still enjoyed the a book a lot, but there wasn’t that element of “total relatablility” as I had with book one.
I really liked seeing Dom go through some typical college experiences as well. Through the encouragement of her friend Amy, she starts hooking up with super cute college boy named Guy. Dom’s true nature comes through when she has trouble separating all of her future & planning thoughts once they start hooking up which I couldn’t help but giggle at because that is SO one of my best friends. Dom felt a little different to me in that respect because she did change in so many ways from the first book but still has the same basis of beliefs and morals… With a few exceptions.
While ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND deals more with the firsts and high school love, ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL is a bit more “new adult” and dealing with Dom’s personal decisions to even start a relationship or something purely physical as well as balancing work, family, and boys. The themes are a bit more adult as far as planning a future goes versus the excitement and drama or a first love/boyfriend.
Both were extremely enjoyable books that I read pretty much in one afternoon. They’re quick reads which was nice and it was great to be able to relate to Dom so well. If you’re looking for a good realistic contemporary, these are excellent choices!
Not as good as the first one for me, but still really enjoyable!
Review originally posted on The Book Addict's Guide: I felt like ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND really just hit it home with the realism and that’s why the book was so good. It was simple, yet entirely epic since these relatable tales of relationships, school, boyfriends, and sex are all epic moments in a teenager/young adult’s life. I really enjoyed reading Dom’s story — like she was a best friend of my own so I immediately picked up ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL after finishing the first book.
ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL was a little less relatable to me. Book two deals with Dom as a freshly single girl in the summer after her first year of college. She’s trying to figure out how to be a single person after this huge break-up and if she even wants to get back in a relationship again. I still enjoyed the a book a lot, but there wasn’t that element of “total relatablility” as I had with book one.
I really liked seeing Dom go through some typical college experiences as well. Through the encouragement of her friend Amy, she starts hooking up with super cute college boy named Guy. Dom’s true nature comes through when she has trouble separating all of her future & planning thoughts once they start hooking up which I couldn’t help but giggle at because that is SO one of my best friends. Dom felt a little different to me in that respect because she did change in so many ways from the first book but still has the same basis of beliefs and morals… With a few exceptions.
While ANATOMY OF A BOYFRIEND deals more with the firsts and high school love, ANATOMY OF A SINGLE GIRL is a bit more “new adult” and dealing with Dom’s personal decisions to even start a relationship or something purely physical as well as balancing work, family, and boys. The themes are a bit more adult as far as planning a future goes versus the excitement and drama or a first love/boyfriend.
Both were extremely enjoyable books that I read pretty much in one afternoon. They’re quick reads which was nice and it was great to be able to relate to Dom so well. If you’re looking for a good realistic contemporary, these are excellent choices!
spagoots's review
2.0
I can't necessarily pinpoint anything overly wrong with it but it just felt very mediocre. The sorta book where you forget the character names within a week.
Overall the characters just weren't very likeable either. I never really liked Guy and why on Earth would you name him that?!?. I found Dom blowing off her parents all the time super annoying. Like what's more important spending time with your parents or hooking up with some random guy like every second of the day. I'm also salty she didn't end up with Cal, like yeah it's nice to stay friends or whatever but since this a romance™ book I feel like a lot of Dom's romantic/friendship relationships could have been developed more to make the ending, and even the whole book in total feel more complete.
Tbh Dom didn't even have an arc in the book. Maybe you could say it was getting over her ex, but I don't think she did that in the best way? And that didn't feel like a conflict either. I guess I'm not even sure what this book was about lol.
Overall the characters just weren't very likeable either. I never really liked Guy and why on Earth would you name him that?!?. I found Dom blowing off her parents all the time super annoying. Like what's more important spending time with your parents or hooking up with some random guy like every second of the day. I'm also salty she didn't end up with Cal, like yeah it's nice to stay friends or whatever but since this a romance™ book I feel like a lot of Dom's romantic/friendship relationships could have been developed more to make the ending, and even the whole book in total feel more complete.
Tbh Dom didn't even have an arc in the book. Maybe you could say it was getting over her ex, but I don't think she did that in the best way? And that didn't feel like a conflict either. I guess I'm not even sure what this book was about lol.
anabatel1's review
4.0
This book gave me hope that I'll find someone someday. And it helped me understand that without lows there wouldn't be highs. :)
shanameydala's review against another edition
2.0
Moments of funny and not your typical chick lit book, but I didn't fly through it like I thought I would. I'm going to keep an eye on her work, because there is potential for a really great read.