A review by valeria_gzz
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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

3.75

3,75/ maybe 3,5 but it WOULD have been a 4 but then that stupid third act breakup had to come in and take too long. Anyway I really enjoyed the first three quarters of the book and it was so cute and sweet and just adorable AAAAKDJFHSKDNSHSB. 

I loved Oliver and even though I’m not that much like him his problems were relatable. Luc was also relatable just more-so in the beginning and the opposite with Oliver. 
I dog-eared way too many pages. 

I thought the having two friends with the same name and who are married was kinda annoying. Also the Bridget and Tom thing was weird.
Priya was annoying too as were Alex and Miffy. I think the parts I didn’t like about this were the very ‘millennial’ parts.
So I guess apart from that, Luc’s dad, and the third act breakup I already mentioned I really enjoyed this book.
 

I for sure swooned at some of the things they said to each other (mostly Oliver though). AND (I was excited to say something but I completely forgot what it was)
OMFG OKAY SO IT WASNT THIS BUT HOT DAMN OLIVER CARRIED LUC and then be dropped him but it’s okay it’s the thought that counts.
AND OMFFG I ALSO JUST REMEMBERED WHAT I WAS GOING TO SAY: I loved how Oliver said Luc’s full name, I don’t know why but I don’t like nicknames (for me) or the people I like so that was a small detail that made me love Oliver. Maybe I liked this book more than I’m letting on.
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