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A review by abidavisf
The Best Book Boyfriend by Holly June Smith
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Utterly charming, The Best Book Boyfriend is a gorgeous and emotional read. It is meta, delving into the realm of romance literature and its many dimensions, and it is celebratory, shining a light on the escapism that these books bring their readers and the comfort they provide to so many readers, particularly women.
Kara and Luke’s characters were built so beautifully. Their perspectives were so unique and yet both completely heart-wrenching. They are just two good eggs, finding solace in one another. Soulmates.
I found the dialogue quite stilted, so that is something that I would definitely want to work on for later books. It read like written text, rather than how actual British people would speak, and consequently felt quite awkward in parts.
Kara and Luke’s characters were built so beautifully. Their perspectives were so unique and yet both completely heart-wrenching. They are just two good eggs, finding solace in one another. Soulmates.
I found the dialogue quite stilted, so that is something that I would definitely want to work on for later books. It read like written text, rather than how actual British people would speak, and consequently felt quite awkward in parts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Abandonment