A review by tankytoon
The Boyfriend Comeback by Lauren Blakely
funny
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
3.25
Although I liked the premise of a sports rival romance, the prequel sounded more exciting than this book.
I did like the sassy and sexy banter between Jason and Beck, especially on the radio show when they pretend to talk trash while giving each other the lusty eye. But it almost seemed to me that this is what their relationship is based on, that it was more sexual attraction and desperate hunger than a deep connection.
Perhaps the development of their relationship progressed too fast for me to have missed it. Going from 0 to 100, in a matter of pages.
This book was pretty low-angst even with the mention of Beck's anxiety which was swiftly dealt with. He did come a long way though from a year ago
All in all, the Boyfriend Comeback was just an average read for me.
I did like the sassy and sexy banter between Jason and Beck, especially on the radio show when they pretend to talk trash while giving each other the lusty eye. But it almost seemed to me that this is what their relationship is based on, that it was more sexual attraction and desperate hunger than a deep connection.
Perhaps the development of their relationship progressed too fast for me to have missed it. Going from 0 to 100,
Spoiler
with a quick breakup that was unnecessary and when their official boyfriend status was barely establishedThis book was pretty low-angst even with the mention of Beck's anxiety which was swiftly dealt with. He did come a long way though from a year ago
Spoiler
when he had to deal with the death of his brother.All in all, the Boyfriend Comeback was just an average read for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Homophobia