Her Book Boyfriend

I received this book through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
2.5 stars

I have to consult my meager notes on this book because just 5 days after finishing this and I don't recall much besides how I feel like rolling my eyes at the characters and groaning.

Taken at base level and considering the audience (I'm assuming 12-16y/o) this story is cute. We have the classic nerdy girl who wants a boyfriend and her best friend her wants to fill that role even though she doesn't know it. Classic, fun story. Unfortunately, the characters aggravated the hell out of me.

Mace is stubborn, confident, and book smart, but she doesn't have a clue about dating. In fact, she uses tropes used in novels written by her favorite author (apparently she only reads books by one author), to try and make boys fall in love with her, even though she doesn't like them. She doesn't even try that hard, giving up after a few days sometimes. She cares about the outcome, but doesn't care about the boys.... so, it isn't like I could root for any of them.... Macey is also super judgey, like W O W.

The tropes she runs through are ones that should inspire laughs and humor in some people, I found the results to be a bit awkward. It was this concept that made me request the book, so when I realized that I didn't like how she was trying out classic tropes, I was really disappointed.

“But Sionna, why did you continue reading the book if you disliked it so much?” you might ask, knowing my track record with DNF-ing books.

Well, I wanted to know how Cam was going to work his way out of the hole he dug himself into. The: I date indiscriminately having wild risque “make-out” sessions in the parking lot and then make my best friend cough person I like cough break up with them for me –hole. So, Cam never got on my good side. He is a jerk who I seriously, really hate.

If I actually let myself roll my eyes at this again I might actually sprain something.

I could go on. I probably shouldn't though.

Again, if this is read by a younger inexperienced teen, then I think they might enjoy it. I might worry about their forgiveness in future relationships, but oh well.