Book Boyfriend is a romance book for romance lovers

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For avid readers, the concept of a “book boyfriend” is probably not new to you – it’s that dreamy, fictional gentleman whom you would love to be your real-life partner. Entering the book “Book Boyfriend“, I was clueless about what lay ahead.

Because Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka are the authors, I promptly added this book to my To Be Read list. There’s something about their writing partnership or the fact that they’re a married author duo that really appeals to me. In short, I love their work in general.

Although they’ve delved into both teenage and mature genres, I find their adult love stories particularly captivating. Consequently, I was eager to read and critique ‘Book Boyfriend‘ and publish my review on its publication day.

Speaking of which, I’m thrilled to express my gratitude to Berkeley for graciously providing me with an Advance Reader Copy (ARC). This generosity allowed me the privilege of diving into this book early and share my thoughts on it in a review.

Book Boyfriend is bound to be a hit for romance readers

In this book, we delve into the idea of a Book Boyfriend, starting with Jennifer, who’s just been fired from her job. Yes, you heard it correctly! However, instead of giving up, she chooses to take some time off and visit the Elytehum Experience, inspired by her beloved romantasy series, Elytheum Courts.

Although everything appears fine, she unexpectedly encounters her colleague, Scott – someone who isn’t fond of the show she loves so much. Despite this, she chooses to steer clear of him and strive for a date with Val, the character she admires deeply and unofficially considers her book crush. From the outset, it’s evident that Scott harbors feelings for Jennifer, but she hasn’t grasped this yet.

Before delving into the romantic aspect, let me say this story is a blast due to its built-in scavenger hunt element, which adds an exciting layer to the narrative. Watching various characters search for clues and engage in activities brings a sense of authenticity to the tale. Moreover, it’s heartening to witness Jennifer blossoming as she finds self-confidence, embraces her love for the series, and forms new friendships through it. Lastly, I can’t help but hope that these characters will give Amelia her own book – she truly deserves one.

Despite my desire to support the romantic plotline, I found Scott an unappealing love interest for several reasons. His initial encounter with Jennifer was peculiar, and their subsequent relationship development felt uncomfortable. Perhaps it was his character portrayal or the manner in which he pursued Jennifer that made it seem less enjoyable for me. To clarify, this is more about my personal preference rather than any flaws in the story itself.

No matter if you’re a fan of this writing duo’s other novels or not, I’d recommend giving it a shot. And if you’re a fan of Jen DeLuca’s “Well Met” series, then I believe you’ll really take to this book. However, my personal feelings didn’t align with the love interest in this story, which affected my overall enjoyment.

Even if you didn’t like their previous books, give this one a try, especially if you enjoyed Jen DeLuca’s “Well Met” series. If the love interest doesn’t resonate with me personally, that doesn’t mean it won’t work for you!

Book Boyfriend by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka is out now where books are sold.

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2025-03-11 02:01