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The Best Book Boyfriend by Holly June Smith

scathach42's review

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

apocketfulofdandelions's review

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lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

tfisher78's review

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emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.0

itsjustmeconnie's review

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adventurous funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.25

frankie_rose's review

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5.0

I love this book!! The characters are so believable and I totally feel in love with them all. The depiction of female friendship is so beautiful and special. And the spice is spot on!! The relationship is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy and just all the feel good feelings.

kirajohnson's review

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emotional sad medium-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

3.0

denasweeney's review

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emotional funny hopeful sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

📚👩‍❤️‍👨
The Best Book Boyfriend 
Author: Holly June Smith 
Number of pages: 343

Dual POV
Friends to Lovers
Trauma Bonding 
Slow Burn
Available on KU

⭐️ 3
🌶️ 1

This book is the slowest of slow burns. Which makes sense because Kara is getting over a 12 year relationship that ended suddenly and Luke is grieving his wife who passed two years previously. The two bond over reading romance books and soon become each others support. Before they know it they realize that maybe their feelings are more than just of the friendly kind…

I enjoyed this book although I did find myself wondering off a bit here and there. That has more to do with me and British writing than it does the book though. Both of the MCs were well rounded and relatable. Their different forms of greif were compelling and the author did a great job of putting you in their headspace to understand their emotions. 

The was a fun book that is well worth the read! 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to Booksirens and Holly June Smith for giving me this opportunity 

jenrkeeling's review

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

claire_michelle18's review

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

4.0

A cute romance with real heart as both protagonists are recovering from genuine heartbreak and trauma. Possibly a little bit too self aware for me but the characters are really lovely and the author is clearly a romance lover. 

mariposaenelsol's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

5.0