I had kept Book Boyfriend on my TBR for at least a month, just sitting there, waiting for me. By the time the “calling” to finally read it came, I had honestly forgotten what the blurb even said. So, like the chaotic reader I am, I just picked it up based on the title and thought I was diving into a classic, laugh-out-loud romcom.

But surprise, surprise—the romcom wasn’t the star of the show. What really grabbed me was the bond between Clara and Jemma, the two sisters at the heart of the story. Their relationship, with all its ups and downs, struggles, reconciliations, and especially their fights, became the highlight of the book for me. Their arguments were written with so much raw honesty that I found myself internally screaming, Yes! Say that! Exactly this! And at the same time, wondering, Why can’t I ever say this to my sister when we argue? I have such good points too! That relatability just hit home.

So, rather than being “just another” romance novel, Book Boyfriend turned out to be something more layered—it was also a warm and emotional journey about two sisters learning, fighting, supporting, and finding themselves. And the best part? All of this was wrapped in a blanket of humor, jokes, and genuinely laugh-out-loud comedy situations.

Speaking of which—the kickboxing scene and the lift scene? Absolute gold. I promise, you will actually roll on the floor laughing. These are the kinds of moments that make you want to pause and text a friend saying, you NEED to read this book right now.

Now let’s talk about the ingredients that made this story a fun cocktail:

• A fellow reader who is obsessed with her favorite book, building a fantasy library romance and raging at the movie adaptation with absolute fury (so relatable, right?).
• A sunshine girl trying to start over with a new career, a new life, and a full-blown obsession with a celebrity she believes is The One.
• A sweet, reliable guy who ticks all the “perfect boyfriend” boxes.
• Another contender, who is the perfect “grump” in the much-loved grumpy x sunshine dynamic.
• And of course, the actor himself, who turns out to be a dorky, golden retriever–type charmer.

Basically—it had everything. The rom, the com, the drama, the sibling love, and the fan-girl dreams. And because of that, the book never once gave me a chance to breathe. I ended up devouring it in just two days.

Another thing that stood out to me was the narrative style. The format was slightly unconventional, different from your typical romance novel, but that’s exactly what kept me hooked. The humour, though somewhat unrealistic at times, never felt forced—it added a quirky charm that matched the book’s tone perfectly. The pacing was just fast enough to keep the story engaging without ever feeling rushed, striking a rhythm that made me want to keep turning the pages.

I especially loved the balance between dialogue and description; conversations felt lively and natural, while the descriptive passages gave enough depth to build the world around the characters. And when it came to the emotional beats, they were raw and real, grounding the story and making sure the comedy didn’t overshadow its heart.

Now, let’s talk characters. To be honest, they were a little stock-like. Each one was strongly tied to a particular trope—almost like they were written to “be the trope” rather than layered, fleshed-out individuals. Because of this, they lacked a certain depth that might’ve made me connect with them more on an emotional level. However—and this is a big however—the plot itself more than made up for this. It kept moving at such a fun, fast pace that I never had the time to sit back and think, I wish I knew more about this character. I was too busy flipping pages to see what chaos would happen next.

Overall, I’d recommend Book Boyfriend as the perfect light read for when you’re in a slump or need something easy-breezy but still entertaining. It balances romance and comedy well enough to leave you smiling, while the sisterhood storyline gives it the heart that elevates it above just a fluffy romcom. It’s witty, it’s warm, and it’s exactly the kind of book you’ll want to pack for break in your weekend binge-read.