Reviews

Den perfekta pojkvännen by Alexis Hall

monreads14's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

ohyouread's review against another edition

4.0

I can not express how happy I am that I read this. Fake Dating is by far one of my fave tropes and I want more of it! I definitely shipped Luc & Oliver’s love story from the get go, so I’m happy with how it played out. Give me grumpy, snarky & British any day!!

saibhandari's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

somelittleinfamyreads's review against another edition

5.0

I inhaled this book. I just couldn't stop reading once I started, in no small part because I absolutely loved the voice it's written in. Luc is exactly my brand of disaster and I related so hard to almost every single internal thought in this novel. It was a genuine delight to read, from the characters to the fake dating trope (a personal favorite!) to the very real feelings on insecurities and trust and love and I'm so glad I started the year with it!

laurenseeto's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

at_thali's review against another edition

5.0

okay so apparently i don’t hate romance books, i just don’t give a shit about straight people... because i loved this so much
this book is cheesy af, it’s basically every fanfic you’ve ever dreamed of and it’s so damn good.
i will always be here for the fake dating trope

xenawl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

5.0

I can’t think of a book that has made me laugh harder and also cry! The premise is great, the protagonists flawed but believable and understandable (relatable, even), and I deeply resented the fact that the need to sleep and adult prevented me from finishing it one night.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

kimbongiorno's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely laugh-out-loud Brit humor rom-com for anyone who loves cheeky/dark(ish) humor. This was recommended to me when I asked for a great, funny audiobook, and it was exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend.

meghanhines's review against another edition

4.0

gah! loved! SOOO funny, first of all. why was i actually cackling at this !!?? 

and the love story… :,) <3 <3 <3 so so sweet and gentle and patient and i just fuckin adored it! and them! and their beautiful love! 

and loved all the side plots and characters in this story. esp luc’s mom and alex. just was overall such a joy to read

senijump's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.25