I’m so glad I decided to read Book Boyfriendish after a not so great experience with VOGUEish! I did skip book two, but I’m ok with that.

I loved Sophie and Stone’s story. The meddling grandmothers are much more quirky and endearing in this book than the first book. Sophie was a bit hard to swallow, with her unflappable belief that men should be molded into perfect book boyfriends. I’ve never in my reading life thought that a cinnamon roll had a “look,” and I hope to God I never come across said look again. It was the most emasculating, effeminate look possible. I’ve always associated cinnamon rolls with particular qualities, and I will continue to do so! Sophie’s growth as a person was clearly shown each time she gave up a little more of her perfect book boyfriend. I thought that was a clever way of showing the character arc. I loved the whimsy in this book, and I think the fairy godmother thing was a much better fit than my first go-round. The hint of magic was like a warm cup of coffee - just perfectly comfy. I would read more about the brothers, and I’m a little curious about Frankie.

I received a copy of Book Boyfriendish from BookSirens. I am leaving my review voluntarily.