Review: Boyfriend Material

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Luc has (somewhat) famous parents. His dad was a rock star, fell from grace, and is on a comeback tour on a reality show (think something like the "The Voice"). His mom was a singer/song writer and is now retired, having been there, done that. His dad also walked out on him and his mom when he was 3. Luc's been a bit (make that a lot) of a fuck-up since a break-up and betrayal 5 years prior. And now he's in danger of losing his job.
Oliver is a buttoned-up lawyer. He needs a date to his parents anniversary party. Luc needs a normal boyfriend to help rehab his image (and keep the job).
I was a bit surprised I liked this so much. When I say Luc is a fuck-up, he 100% completely is. He made the same mistakes constantly and didn't seem to learn from them. And I was so annoyed with him at the beginning. But then, you realize that he really doesn't like himself or think much of himself. I liked Luc's character growth throughout the book. Both he and Oliver have interesting groups of friends who really dish it out (and take it too) and are supportive. Luc's co-workers are a hoot. His mom and Judy were pretty good too.

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