A review by val_theburrowofstories
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

  • This book has been on my TBR for years and actually I was planning on taking it out of there, but it was available as an audiobook on Libby so I decided to give it a try.
  • Not gonna lie, if it was just because of Luc I would’ve DNF this book at the very beginning because I don’t like the man. Luc is a bad friend, he’s bad at communication, he has this trauma with what people say about him online so he doesn’t trust anyone new, he makes everything about him and doesn’t really seem to give a fuck about anyone else’s life or feelings… idk so many things I didn’t like about him and because of his behavior I thought he was 20 or 23 max. but he is 28yo!?
  • Anyways, then we meet Oliver and he’s the only reason why I didn’t DNF the book. He is so serious but I really liked him. Now he is the kind of guy I would like to hang around and date, Luc is a total mess I would not want near me at all.
  • Oliver is a sweetheart and Luc is a complete mess. Honestly? With that ending in my opinion Oliver deserves WAY better than him.
  • There’s only two things I agree with Luc: 1) The way he reacted to his father coming to him after so many years just because he had cancer and wanted to reconnect? Yeah, he can die alone (which spoiler,
    but sadly he doesn’t even have cancer he kinda made it all up
    ) ; 2) Oliver’s parents deserve to be spoken to that way because they’re such assholes too to their children. If I have such a perfect boyfriend and upon meeting his parents he is treated that way? I would’ve screamed too.
  • I know I sound like I have many complains but in general it was very funny and entertaining. I kinda like Luc (sometimes) but what this really made this book for me was Oliver, Luc’s coworker and Luc’s group of friends. So I ended up rating this book 3 ⭐ and it wasn’t on my plans but I’ll continue with the 2nd book because I want to see their dynamic as a true couple now and how they get engaged.