Macey is very smart, she’s the best student at school and is apparently very beautiful too but she doesn’t know it because no one sees her since she’s the best friend of the school’s sex god, Cam.
But prom is around the corner and she really wants a date with someone who cares, who loves her.
Enter the list.
Since she’s so smart, she decides to make a list of tropes to get her perfect boyfriend out of her favorite author romance novels...

I was expecting a sort of Kasie West contemporary or something like Jennifer Echols Superlative series…
But no.
Disappointed doesn’t begin to cover what I felt.
First of all, the list:

"Wendi Cooper’s Guide to Catching a Man
1. Every man loves a damsel in distress
2. A lady worth having is hard to catch
3. If a man wanted a parrot, he’d buy the bird
4. Men love to compete against each other
5. If Men Aren’t Working for You, Try Batting for the Other Team
6. A Makeover is the Way to a Man’s Heart
7. Every Good Romance Starts in the Bedroom
8. Arranged Dating -It’s Still a Thing
9. Date Your Best Friend’s Sibling
10. Fake Your Way to Love"


I mean the sexism in this is astounding.
Macey needs a new favorite author….
Also, there’s nothing I hate more than a character calling themselves smart and everyone calling them smart but that it never shows in how they act. Well this was a textbook case.
Or a character that is called a bookworm but is never reading…

There was so much sexism in this book… Slutshaming and also this kinda thing:

"“So, if a girl said a guy was bothering her, would that bring out your protective instincts?” I blurted as soon as I sat down in my usual seat. “Hello to you, too.” Cam smirked. “Why are guys supposed to have protective instincts?” Teagan blinked, looking up from a piece of a motherboard he was tinkering with. “Because it’s their job to protect women.” I nodded indignantly."


I mean… She’s so smart!

Now onto the LGBT+ representation…
First :
"“I’m not a lesbian. I’m undecided.”
“Same thing.” He waved her off."


I don’t think I need to comment on this…. It speaks for itself.

Then, Macey decides to ask this girl, Neyland out:

"“So, um, Neyland, would you be interested in going out this Friday? Maybe catch a movie or something?”
There, I’d said it. My heart was doing the cha cha in my chest. Then she laughed.
My face flushed hot as embarrassment weighted down in my stomach. “Um, what’s so funny?”
She waved me off as she wiped a tear from her eye.
“I’m sorry. I don’t mean to laugh at you, but you’re so straight, you couldn’t be gay if you wanted to.”
Anger replaced embarrassment. “What the hell does that mean?”
“The first day I met you, my straight-dar said you were not one of us.”
“Straight-dar?”
“Yeah, the internal indicator that tells me if someone is straight or gay,” she said between laughs. “I’m sorry. I know I should get control of myself.”
It took her several deep breaths before she regained her composure.
“If you were gay, I’d totally date you, but you’re not.”"


This makes me so angry. Besides the fact that you cannot tell people what their sexuality is, there’s more sexualities than gay or straight……………

And finally, after Macey follows some guy in a basement, he starts commenting on her clothes and then:

"He shrugged and stuffed his hands into the front of his pressed khaki pants. “I’m merely stating the truth. You are definitely a dress and cardigan type. Very simple and classy. I will give props to whoever did your hair, though. The lightened color really makes your eyes sparkle.”
Oh. My anger quickly subsided. It made sense now."


Yep. Thanks to that supersmart brain of hers, she just figured out he was gay. I’m not even gonna start explaining why that’s not ok.

I hated all the characters. I already went over the main one (stupid, sexist, etc..) but now, her best friend, Cam.
I mean Macey keeps telling us what a great friend he is.
And that’s true. Such a good friend who keeps asking her to break up with every girl he hooks up with for him...
I couldn’t stand him.

It was also filled with clichés and I do mean FILLED.
To me, it’s only quality was how short it was………….

I just couldn't get into the writing style :/ Had to mark it as did not finish. I'm sure this book would be great for others that could actually get into it.

4 ★★★★ – Short, but Super Sweet

Her Book Boyfriend by K.R. Grace is a light, fun and super sweet YA romance. I was immediately drawn to this book because of the cute cover and the title. Then I read the synopsis and I knew this story would definitely be right up my alley… and it most certainly was!

I didn’t realize how short this would be, but it was absolutely charming. I started Friday night hoping to read just a few chapters before going to sleep. I had planned on stopping before midnight since I was going to Disneyland Saturday… BUT this book obviously had other plans because I could not stop reading. The plot was a bit predictable – the usual friends to lover stories and you just know they’ll eventually end up together. Nevertheless, I found myself swooning and smiling throughout the story. I was having so much fun that I didn’t even realize when I was almost done and I was definitely not ready for it to be over.

Macey and Cam completely stole my heart. Macey is a booknerd, a little quirky, and the ultimate girl best friend a guy can have. She’s smart, caring and VERY patient. Cam is adorable and definitely made my heart melt. He’s the hot boy band player type of guy every girl wants, but really only has eyes for the girl he thinks he doesn’t deserve. Watching Macey and Cam become more than friends was so cute and endearing!! The only thing that irked me is this weird scene towards the end with Macey’s possible book boyfriends. I felt like it was too much and didn’t make much sense or maybe unnecessary…I definitely thought the story could have done without that scene.

I’ve never read anything by K.R. Grace before, but I enjoyed this one so much that I’m excited to check out her other books. The romance is super sweet and adorable. I definitely went to sleep with a dorky smile on my face.

If you’re looking for a quick, fun and enjoyable story with witty and lovable characters, then do pick this up when it comes out!

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the author via NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Funny. Somewhat relatable main characters with very relatable issues.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC copy of this book. I am giving an honest review of what I read.
Her Book Boyfriend is a sweet and funny read. K. R. Grace has a nice writing style that is pleasing. Mace is her main character, she is looking for a boyfriend to take her to the prom, but she has come up with her own criteria in finding one. Since her whole life has basically been academia all she knows about men is from books that she has read. So of course, it's where she goes to first to make a list of what she wants in a man/boyfriend. The book finds humor in what Mace thinks she wants and needs. The way in which she eventually finds her "man" is a fun, sweet read. I like that the author kept Mace realistic in her mindset. She builds from her experiences in the her life and creates her list from what she knows. I hope you check out this read! It's worth the time.

This book was funny and cute.
A girl, Macey, is in high school. She is obsessed with books and she does not understand why guys are not asking her out. She decides that she is going to get a date to prom and the way she is going to accomplish this is by doing ten things that people do in romance books to get a boyfriend. This list that she creates is pretty strange, but she takes it seriously. Especially because she would have to go to prom with her best friend if she loses the bet.
Cam, who is the best friend is in love with Macey but it does not show because he is always making out with every girl except his best friend Macey. He makes a bet with Macey because he secretly wants to date her, but does not know how to tell her.
This book is an awkward romance novel, but it describes the feeling of being in love with your best friend perfectly. You will laugh, you will cringe, you will want to slap the main characters, but mainly, you will be able to relate to this love story in some way.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

Rating: 3,5 stars

Her Book Boyfriend is a fun and cute read, which you shouldn't take too seriously.
It's about a teenage girl who loves reading, isn't a star in socializing and has never had a boyfriend. Before prom happens, Macey - our MC - wants that to change. The way she's planning on changing it? She's going to follow the tropes that occur in the novels by her favourite author.

The characters in this book weren't all that special, besides Macey and Cam - Macey's best friend. They were both likable, despite the walking clichés they were (especially Cam). I loved their friendship, and all the small aspects it brought. (I totally squealed several times while reading this book)
I gotta say though, Macey's list of tropes was kind of ridiculous and the ending was too but I caught myself enjoying and smiling while reading Her Book Boyfriend more than I (should have) thought I would.

All in all, I stand by what I said in the beginning of my review. It was a cute read, but don't take it seriously.

Fast read by a new author to me. I loved the idea of the series and looked forward to reading this one. Macey and Cam's relationship started way back when they were in diapers. They are best friends and see to be a ying and yang to each other. Cam was very personable and I liked how he was with his family. Macey was also good with her family but seemed to be more academic oriented than friend. She did have some close friends but not the most popular in school. Wen Li was a very funny addition even though she was very much in the background. The potential boyfriends were the issue. At least the majority of them were. Macey didn't make the best decisions with them but they were in your face textbook jerks. Jaxon and Evan's were completely out of place with how they were to her at first. It just didn't flow well with the severe personality flips. The prom-posals from some of the jerkier ones just seemed off and creepy. I would have given this one a much lower score if I hadn't loved Cam, Mace, and their friends so much. I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Solid 3.5 Stars

This book was a very cute, very typical YA novel. The story flowed well and the characters were interesting.

Macey was a fun h. I liked that she really threw herself into her list even though the majority of it was pretty ridiculous. I know some other readers had some issues with some of the tasks she put on her list, but I think that was kind of the point- to put the usual book boyfriend situations to the test. I thought it was hilarious that she got shot down a lot. I liked the diversity in her group of friends, but I agree with other reviewers in saying that Wen Li's character was a little offensive.

I liked Cam despite the ridiculousness of making Macey "break up" with his hook ups and I didn't really buy his rationale for it at the end of the book. He was a fun character and I liked his banter and camaraderie with his friends.

I will say I didn't understand all the promposals at the end and I kept thinking maybe Cam had put them up to it, but it was pretty random and left me confused. I would have also liked to see more of Cam and Macey together at the end.

No there wasn't anything deeply profound about this book and you won't learn any big life lessons from it, but if you take it for what it is- a fun, quick YA novel- and you don't look into it too deeply then you will definitely enjoy it.

When I first read the blurb for this book it looked it could be such a light and funny read that it made me want to read it even if I haven't been that much into young adult recently. Right now I kind of regret requesting this book because I ended up not liking it at all... actually, I spent most of my time rolling my eyes with how ridiculous some things were.

Here's the thing, I didn't like the main character, Macey, at all. In the beginning I thought she could be one of those relatable characters but, to be honest, she ended up being so immature and not that smart... even if anyone said she was smart. Macey is a book lover, and I loved that about her, but let's be honest... does anyone really believes that relationships in books are realistic?? Because they aren't but she still decided to prove she could find the perfect boyfriend by using book tropes (and the worst ones... arranged marriage, really?? WTF was in her mind?). It was obvious from the beginning that she would "fail" (even if she got a boyfriend in the end -_-') but the worst thing in her plan is that she didn't even try to know the guys she was trying to date. One day she could be looking at one guy and the next day, after one of her ideas failed, she would get her eyes in another guy she barely knew. It was so stupid. And don't even make me talk about the time she tried to date a girl just because she couldn't get a date with a guy. That was beyond ridiculous and really offensive. However, it was not as offensive as when she outed a guy for no reason at all. I just think this book had a lot of problems especially in terms how girls were treated because there was also a lot of slut-shaming and I hated it. I also think that Macey was a hypocrite because she slut-shamed every girl who "dated" her best-friend, Cam, but she was always breaking up with those girls in his place. And let me tell you that he dates a lot of girls and had some really intense make out scenes in public places. Do you know who Macey always talked trash about?? The girls... obviously -_-'.

To be honest, the only thing I really liked about this book was the relationship between Macey and Cam. I loved how much they supported each other but I hated how Macey treated Cam when he told her something she was expecting to hear. I think she was a little brat for stop talking with him and blame him for everything. Ohhh, and hear me out... when that happens Macey tells her mom she tried to talk to Cam but it didn't work out because in her mind running away and ignore her best-friend for days is trying to talk about what happened.

Overall, I really had a lot of problems with this book. It was a fast read and it flew easily but I can't give it a high rating because I didn't like the story at all. I think this book was ridiculous and Macey was even more ridiculous. I also didn't like all the slut-shaming and how offensive it could be sometimes. Because of that I can't recommend this. I did see a few good reviews so if you think you might like this sort of books go at your own risk.

Her Book Boyfriend is my first book from author KR Grace. I really like stepping outside my normal genre of books and reading something different.

Overall, Her Book Boyfriend was a short, cute read. I did feel that the author toed the line with some issues that could be border line offense. For example, the treatment of an Asian student wasn't cool with me!

A short, cute young adult read.

While it is fairly predictable, there are plenty of fun and tender moments which balance this out.

The story focuses on Macey ('Mace') and Cam's friendship and how it changes when Macey decides to use tropes from her favourite romance author's novels to find a boyfriend prior to prom.

Overall an easy to read teen romance, with enough heart to be enjoyable... that I suspect would make a great teen movie, particularly if the next books in the series focuses on other members in the group of friends and includes information on the main characters of previous titles.

However, my concerns with the storyline are: the fairly stereotyped way the other characters interact with Wen Li - an Asian exchange student, and the casual way that Cam gets Macey to break-up with his multitudes of girl friends, and the rather callous way she goes about doing it.

With thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

This book is so sweet and I love the list. It adds an expectation for the reader to figure out what crazy or silly stunt is coming next in this crazy dating experiment. I love that she was always there for Cam no matter what the situation was. That is a best friend relationship and that cam was there for her when she needed him. I do wish there was some type of epilogue that mentioned his first concert and maybe a promise ring before she left for college. All of the prom-posials were super funny since those dates were epic fails and yet none of the guys realize it.

The description for this book put me in mind of a chick flick I would really like, so I couldn't resist. Turns out, it is exactly the light and fluffy read I was craving. I'd actually really like to see this turned into a movie. Just putting that wish out there.

As this kind of story goes, it was predictably predictable. Not a bad thing. I actually really look forward to the next book in the series.

Macey was the perfect contemporary romance character model. A little quirky, clueless to her own appeal, relatable, and witty. I thoroughly enjoyed her pop culture references like her "Chandler smile."

I started a little annoyed by the idea of a guy having his female best friend do all his breaking up for him, but I got over it. In the end, my only issue with this book was the amount of errors in the writing. It was like autocorrect had a bit of a hay-day at times and somehow went unnoticed. It was just at random times it was as if intended words were replaced by very similar ones. Like "sense" ended up as "since" for example. That kind of thing. In no way, even remotely, a deal breaker though

I recommend this to any contemporary romance fans looking for a quick and enjoyable read.

The premise of the story is cute, but the execution - not so much. I stopped by 30% because I both found the main character annoying and aspects of the book fairly offensive. The main character, who is female, not only seems to accept her male best friend's objectification and mistreatment of girls but actually helps him do it. She views other girls in a negative light and as if they deserve this mistreatment. Then, she finds it annoying when a guy she attempts to attract by acting like a damsel in distress actually respects her ability to handle situations on her own. Plus, the characters' attitude toward an Asian student at school seems to be heading in a racist direction. Don't really need any of that right now.

Her Book Boyfriend (The Awkward Duckling #1)
K. R. Grace
My Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ❣
Mace is smart, sassy, pretty and funny. she wants to find a boyfriend to take her to prom. Mace has never really looked for love before because she has been too busy with school work. She wants to find the kind of romance they write in books, and therefore, turns to them for advice. This is a how to book, only with bad advice. The ending is predictable, but the journey is worth reading. You see it's hard to find a boyfriend when your best friend takes up all of your time.

The chapters are complex, and diverse giving more than a romance story.

This book gave me a new favourite quote (this totally describes me!)

"I'm a book junkie. I admit it. If I don't have a book in my hand, I will die. It's called Bibliomania. Look it up."

I really enjoyed Her book boyfriend. It was funny, Witty and loveable.

K. R. Graces author info also brought a smile to my face.

This was a good start to a new series; The Awkward Duckling. It describes this book well, and I can't wait to read the next one.

4.5 stars out of 5. *ARC received in exchange for a fair review*

Paperback, 144 pages.
Expected publication: August 25th, 2017.

DNF at 65%.

Recently I've enjoyed YA novels more than most other genres and this sounded right up my alley - high school rock god best friends with the school nerd - I mean what's not to like, right?

Macey is the nerd in question, but as high school draws to a close she realises she runs the risk of having to attend prom with some random dude, rather than with a boyfriend. As any true nerd would so, Macey decides that she will adopt the tried and tested approach to winning guys found in her favourite romance novels (yes, she's supposed to be ultra-clever but she thinks romance novels are a realistic way to meet 'the one'). Macey's best friend Cam is a budding rock god and, according to Macey, man-slut who has had his tongue down the throat of practically every girl in the school. This charmer then gets Macey to break up with the girl, most of the time he doesn't he know their names!

Cam bets Macey that she won't find a boyfriend using the dubious advice from her romance novels - if he's right she'll go to the prom with him.

I stuck this out to 65% at which point Macey did something so heinous that I wouldn't have finished the book even if I liked it(view spoiler). I found Cam to be unrealistic and devoid of character. Macey was so full of herself and how amazing she was that she was totally obnoxious, for example:
"Roll with me here. I'm sort of the cool nerd, which means I need to date above my status. So I need jocks."
And she revelled in breaking up with girls on Cam's behalf and doing it in a fiarly brutal fashion.

Don't even get me started on all the caricatures that Macey tries to foist herself on - she didn't even like any of them, she decided they would be the next "one" - or her so-called friends who all come with a label, I found the characterisation of poor Wen Li borderline racist and certainly offensive.

Suffice to say that I didn't like this book!

Cam and Macey were the cutest. I loved hoe she tried to use one of her romance books to snag a boyfriend. So funny. This book is a must read for fans who love reading about friends who end up in a relationship.

In the beginning, I had a hard time finding myself getting into the book. It started off as something else than I expected and I wasn't sure whether I liked it or not. Then, as I continued, I enjoyed the story and the main character Macey - a nerdy high school student you'll find yourself relating to. And her male best friend Cam had some swoon-worthy scenes, too.

Please don't get fooled by the title, though. Sure enough, there's a reason why the book is called Her Book Boyfriend, but to be honest, there wasn't a lot of book nerdy references or whatever else I'd hoped for. There's a quote in the end, saying Macey finally got her book boyfriend, but I didn't feel that at all. Macey's obsessed with an author and thinks she's got the recipe to catch herself the perfect boyfriend for prom. So she makes a list, thinking if she goes through all these types of guys, eventually she'll land herself something like the fantasy book boyfriend.

By the end of the book, I didn't realise how many guys there were until she counted them all. It's funny how if she had been described as a mean girl, the reader probably would have had the impression she was a slut, but since she was always a cutie, you won't get mad over it. Toward the end, I had some problems with how she finally realized none of these guys were it for her, but well... I wouldn't have had seen another option for it either.

I liked the part when Macey decided to go for the other sex. That was beyond hilarious and just the kind of scene light and easy romance novels like this one need. That's what makes them so special - always a good laughter. And unlike many other female main characters, she got along great with children. The friendship between her and Winter - Cam's younger sister - was adorable.

Speaking of Cam, I wonder what happened to his family situation after the book ended. I am curious to find out, but on the other hand I don't want to pick up the sequel, Her Hollywood Boyfriend, because I am not a fan of band romances at all, especially the teen kind. Thinking about Cam now, I think the title of the book might be justified. Reading about his change of heart makes sense for the title to be Her Book Boyfriend, I guess.

Despite my usual hatred for most friend characters, there wasn't a single one that I disliked with this novel. The amount of dialogues are fine and the reader gets the impression that they'd all have each others backs if it was to decide. And then there is Wen, a cute girl who never talks. Granted, it's predictable thinking of when she'll eventually start talking, but I still kind of liked her. The gestures described were so much fun.

Also this mind sound superficial, but I love the cover. It's simple, yet something I'd want to be seen on my real-life shelf. And the writing was great! Every so often I want to read a book like this one but can't get along with the author's voice. If I find another novel by K.R. Grace with a description that makes me think I could enjoy the book, I'll definitely read it!

So, if you're looking for a sweet, light romance with a nerdy YA heroine and a predictable, yet super fun plot, you might think about picking up Her Book Boyfriend.

Macey and Cam have been best friends since they were toddlers. Now as seniors, Cam plays in a band embracing the rock star image, and Macey, is his sidekick who has to tell the girls he's dumping, that it's over. Macey is determined to get a date for the Prom so when she reads a book on how to get a boyfriend she decides to follow it to the letter. This results in some very funny and occasionally sad events. Fun, sweet, teen romance!