Reviews

The Boy You Always Wanted by Michelle Quach

sashimi_16's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-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

3.0

susanpevensie's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Sexism, and Death

Minor: Death of parent

aliciatn's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

3.75

zarah__ahmed's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

5.0

shell_s's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted

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

4.75

katherinekey's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective sad 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

4.5

lunatic_tree's review against another edition

emotional informative lighthearted medium-paced

2.5

booktalkwithrae's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.0

I think this is a solid white, a contemporary, but I didn’t love it as much as I wanted too. I really liked the aspects of family and doing everything you can for your elders, to the point of denying yourself and being yourself. It’s something I and I think many 1st generations American/Canadians could relate to.

The romance for me just fell flat. It didn’t get me excited and I think that’s what was needed to keep my attention. It was too “insta love” and I needed more of a build up. I wish there were more high stakes especially with the ending. Although I enjoyed the reveals and somethings were a surprise that I didn’t see coming, I wanted more. 

Thank you to Harper Collins Canada for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review. 

siuntoomey's review against another edition

inspiring 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

5.0

biggareader's review against another edition

Prose is too functional and boring 😴