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I loved this series. The first book in the series and the last book was my favorites. The characters and the storyline was so sweet. It is very cheesy but I still loved it. You can look at the cover and see that your going to love this book. Read it if you want highschool romance, cheesy love fun. Very enjoyable.

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The plot of Boomerang Boyfriend, although enjoyable was too predictable. Delia and Zoe have been friends forever and she has been a part of that family for as long as Jack remembers. Delia has mostly seen the jerk version of Jack but when she starts working as the Pastry Princess where Jack works as well, they both begin to see each other in a different light. Their perspective towards each other change.

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I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

In Boomerang Boyfriend, we meet Delia and Jack, as they are working together at the local burger joint. Jack is the brother of Delia's best friend, Zoe, and has always treated her as something like another sister, so she knows he would never go for her, and she would never have wanted him to, but with them being forced to work together, he's starting to grow on her, and soon the attraction becomes a bit too much. Can they get over their initial apprehensions to make a proper go at a relationship.

This was by first book by this author, and I found myself really enjoying it. Reading it in the middle of summer, this was the perfect time, as it was definitely cute and fun. Both characters were real, and relatable, and I definitely found myself like the whole dual pov aspect of the book. Yeah, there was some unnecessary drama, but that's to be expected if I'm honest, and all in all, I'm happy I read this one. Definitely a quick read, with excellent chemistry, perfect for the summer time.

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Yay! A fantastic read from a new-to-me author! it was so fluffy and romantic. I can't wait to read more books from her!!

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Just like expected this is a great cute & fluffy
Its a tad of the usual usual but I still enjoyed it.
I think some of the dramas were a bit over the top, but...
Enjoyable easy read

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I thought this book was cute and funny at times. This book is told from two different point of views. Delia and Jack. I enjoyed this quick fun book. Delia who doesn't seem to be having much like in the boyfriend department. Has just about given up when she starts to actually take notice in her best friend's brother Jack. She doesn't understand how she could be thinking of him in any other way except as a jerk brother. Jack who has always thought his sister's best friend was annoying. Is starting to see Delia in a different light. When both end up working together and having to share an art class together start looking at each as more then just semi friends.
But then it seems I think they worry to much about Zoe, Jack's sister. Because it's funny how everyone already see's them as perfect together. Now I don't want to give away any spoilers so just get this book and read it. It's quick and fun.

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This was such a cute and easy read that I loved and made me squeal. Being a lover of character development, I loved the change of personalities and can I work in a retro diner, because that is so cool! The snark, the wit....I LOVED!

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This was a cute, fun read. Delia and Jack were an adorable couple that kept fighting their attraction (which I am a sucker for) but in the end they figured stuff out!

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3.5 Stars – Cute and Fun

I love reading Entangled Teen (Crush) books. They’re fun, adorable, and easy to read. This book sounded very cute and fluffy, so of course I had to request for it. Plus the cover immediately gave me swoony feels.

The plot was fast-paced and humorous. I had a few laughs here and there and loved it. However, there were some parts that just irked me. There’s some drama too, but it just didn’t work for me. Oh, but there were a lot of entertaining moments with dogs. And I love dogs… so I really enjoyed those parts.

The characters were decent and somewhat relatable. I really liked Delia. She’s confident, artistic and not afraid to stand out. She’s definitely my favorite. Not sure how I feel about Jack. He’s guarded, incredibly moody, and a bit of a jerk sometimes. I know he had valid reasons, but I just couldn’t feel for him. Trevor was so funny and I liked him a lot. He kept the story interesting and fun. I didn’t care much for Aidan or Zoe. Actually, Aidan annoyed me. I see why he acted the way he did, but I just couldn’t connect with him.

I liked Delia and Jack together, but I wasn’t crazily swooning over them. I thought their chemistry was a bit lacking and missing all the feels. I just wanted more oomph, more build-up, more intensity… just more FEELS. Nevertheless, I thought the romance was still cute and enjoyable. There were a few sweet moments between them that I really liked. They also brought out the good in each other and I liked that about them too.

Overall, Boomerang Boyfriend by Chris Cannon is a quick, entertaining, and cute read. Even though this isn’t my favorite Entangled Teen (Crush) book and I didn’t love it as much as I thought I would, I still enjoyed it and had fun. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a nice YA contemporary that can be finished in a day or so.

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

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This book was a really cute story! However I did have a problem with how the main character went back and forth thinking about guys when something didn't go how she wanted. It wasn't fair to those involved but did like the little bit of LGBT+ thrown in and her personality.

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Boomerang Boyfriend was such a cute story and just what I needed to get a break from heavier issues.

I love this kind of story. Two people who have known eachother forever and have now just realized they both have grown up. In this case it’s Delia and her best friends brother. Which brings a layer of complications since Delia is like part of their family already.

There were times that Delia’s personality was a little too much for me but at the same time I really liked that she didn’t care what people thought of her. She’s willing to be adventurous and fun and go after what she wants. She doesn’t wait for a guy to make the move, she’s not afraid to put herself out there so that she doesn’t waste her energy on something not worth it.

Jack was kind of a jerk and sourpuss in the beginning but he also lost his dad and grandpa. I think he was just struggling to living with all girls and dealing with his grief. He was rough around the edges but I think he has a good heart and Delia brings out a fun side to him. Although he was a little bit on the jealous side.

I live in Chicagoland but the setting of Canton, IL sounded familiar and I realized my husband was actually born in Canton. I actually have family that lives a little southwest from there so it is always to fun to have a setting in an area you are familiar with.

The story has some great side characters. It would be nice to see more books featuring them in their own stories. Maybe finding their own loves. I really liked how involved the parents are as well. Even Delia’s parents who work too much still have a presence. It’s always nice to see.

I really enjoyed this book and it was the fun light read I was looking for.

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(Source: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, LLC, Crush and Chris Cannon.)

“And if I do freak out and need some time to myself, I will always come back.”
“Like a boomerang?” I asked.
“Weird comparison, but yeah.”

I just loved this couple. I loved that there was no drama. I could relate to Delia when it came to keeping her friends secret, actually have been in a situation EXACTLY like this one, and I was feeling bad for her. I think author did a great job. Her characters were real, not too perfect, not too bet, just actual average teenagers. I think many people will relate to this. To their love story, to how they know each other, to their lives, to their problems. Those were very accurate and common nowadays.

I once again applaud the author, for not being cliché, and being real.

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So this was about Delia who's falls for her best friend brother. They hated each other for years but when she starts working with him it soon seems like they might just like each other. I thought the characters were okay, I just felt as if it happened so quickly. One minute they hate each other and the next all they can think about is the other person. Its dual POV between Delia and Jack, It wasn't really much depth or character development in this story. It was really cliche and super predictable.

Overall it was a quick cute read, just not something that wowed me.

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I really enjoyed reading this book even though it was a fast read. This book is the third book in The Boyfriend Chronicles Series but can easily be read has a standalone novel. Cannon writes so that the characters seem unbelievably realistic with flaws and struggles that most teenagers go through. Even the characters reactions feel realistic and pulled at my heart strings. I really enjoyed reading about Jack and Delia as they struggle with their feelings for each other. This book is full of first love, hope, happiness, and friendship. You will laugh one minute and cry the next. I finished reading the book with a warm, fuzzy feeling that left me wanting to read more in this book series. I recommend this book for anyone who loves a good young adult romance novel.

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Delia has been best friends with Zoe for forever. With both parents constantly working odd hours she has practically grown up at Zoe's house, making Zoe's family basically her family. That is, until suddenly, Zoe's jerky older brother Jack isn't so jerky. Boomerang Boyfriend uses the I-like-my-best-friend's-brother trope...and beats it with a stick. That's it, that's literally the story.

The Story-So I usually am okay with cliche story lines, as long as they are done well. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough going on in this story to bring in some stars on my rating. The story bounced between both Delia & Jack's POV, and even that didn't add much depth to the story.

"My life would be so much easier if I liked someone who wasn't my best friend's brother. Or if he didn't like me. And who knows? Maybe he didn't."

"Holding her like this felt oddly comfortable. I realized if I leaned down just a little bit, I'd be in the perfect position to kiss her. Wait. Where is that thought coming from? I needed to snap back to reality."

Now rewrite this a few different times, alternate the points of view, throw in a lot of doggy scenes & MINOR just-a-friend drama and you have the book.

In between all that there was a lot of inconsequential filler such as

The Characters- All the characters seemed fairly believable and it was nice to just have normal characters. Everyone had their own issues going on, however, it wasn't used as a major driving factor as a character trait. Unfortunately, no one had any memorable personalities either. What I came out of thinking was that Jack's best friend Trevor's family are really irresponsible dog owners (they constantly left out food when the dog was notorious for getting into, eating, then pooping/vomiting snacks)

The Connection-I think this book would have been a lot better if it was told from just one point of view. For me with a YA romance the biggest factor besides actual plot/characters is the part that makes my heart feel like its being wrung out. Reading about how rational both characters were with dealing with their feelings sadly ruined it for me. There were no moments of miscommunication or confusion that I didn't instantly know the other side, letting me know that it will probably get worked out.

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A major thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Look, pretty much anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for a cheesy teen romance. And that is exactly what I found here. Boomerang Boyfriend was truly a really enjoyable, light and somewhat fluffy read. I loved the characters and the way they were portrayed. Delia was such a fun character to read about - fun and spunky; and Jack was a great love interest - swoony and multi-faceted. Overall I really enjoyed this novel, it was fun to read and while it was 'cliche' it wasn't overly so.

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2.5 “Almost Book Boyfriend” Stars

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Thank you, Entangled Teen (Crush)

I try not to get mad at books, but I have to say I’m pretty mad at this one, because I was so close to finding a new book boyfriend and he practically got ripped out of my hands last minute.

Like I mentioned in my last review of an Entangled Teen (Crush) title, I can often count on them to bring me sweet and cute YA romance stories. This started out like that. Boomerang Boyfriend attracted my attention with the “falling in love with my best friend’s older brother” trope, and kept it when I first met Jack.

Jack-the-Jerk, like the MC Delia called him, wasn’t a jerk at all (not until the 85% mark, at least). Sure he had the brooding teen thing going on, but I love that, so I didn’t mind. But most of all, Jack was a dog person. A true dog person. His actions and thoughts when around Rocky, his best friend’s dog, was just too adorable. Right from the beginning I saw Jack was a boy after my heart.

Then came the whole story with his grandfather and his father, and the way he thought he was losing his mother, too, and I was ready to hug him because my heart hurt for him.

Up until the 85% mark, I was in love with Jack. So in love with him that I found it easy to ignore how unlikable Delia, the other main character was. I was in it for Jack and nothing mattered. But, then…the jealousy/pettiness plot kicked in and Jack lost major points with me. Worst of all, it felt so out of character. He hadn’t come across as the kind of guy that would throw a hissy fit over something so small as Delia refusing to share a secret that wasn’t even hers with him. I honestly thought the whole thing felt contrived and ruined his character, which was a shame.

I still like Jack, but it’s disappointing to go from love to like here because of something so silly.

As for Delia, I can’t say I felt as bad for my change of heart. I thought she was an interesting character in the beginning, because she had the “I don’t care what other people thing” attitude and she even made it sound genuine. But then she turned into a little monster early on, and she completely lost me.

I went from annoyed to mad with Delia pretty fast. She came across as selfish and immature when she poorly dealt with the situation with Aiden. The guy was sharing a huge secret with her, and explained why it was a secret, and instead of being a friend, she was only worried about herself. Besides, it wasn’t as if she had been so in love with him that his rejection really hurt her. It was just a crush. So get over it already, girl! Maybe I could’ve forgiven her if she had shown Aiden a little more support as the story progressed, but in all honesty she only got worst.

In fact, I was way more into Jack’s chapters and his interactions with his best friend and the dogs (plural, because he adopted one for himself) than anything about his relationship with Delia. It simply didn’t work for me, because I had no sympathy for Delia at all.

I truly enjoyed all of Jack’s scenes with Trevor, Rocky and Buddy (the puppy), and I wish the book had been about those two best friends and their amazing dogs being adorable together.

If it had been, and if Jack hadn’t been ruined at the end, I wouldn’t rated this book higher (even though the writing was too simplistic for my taste) and added Jack to my book boyfriend list.

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Horror story of the month in only one sentence ... I voluntarily read a romance novel. Would someone please alert a paramedic?

Delia: I have no idea what's going on with Aiden. Never again will I kiss a boy first. Now he's being all weird and mysterious. I think I need to move on and find a new boy. Not that I need a male in my life to make it complete or anything. Maybe if I paint some more it'll help. Ugh! There's Zoe's brother, Jack. Why is he always such a jerk?

Jack: Ever since Dad and Grandpa died in the accident I've been the only male in the house. Sure, I go to Trevor's place a lot. Rocky is a great dog and he likes it when I sneak him bits of pepperoni off my pizza, even though Trevor's mother said not to. I like being at Trevor's place but it can't make up for Dad and Grandpa being gone. Sometimes I feel so alone. It doesn't help that my younger sister Zoe and Delia, her annoying best friend, are always giggling in the kitchen at home. Doesn't Delia have a home to go to?

Delia: I really should get a job. Mum and Dad don't have any money to spare and it's not fair to expect them to pay for my art supplies. It's interesting that Mum and Dad have always had money troubles and because a few things broke recently they're sort of having to budget to afford decent groceries yet I have my own truck. Hmm ... Anyway ... Guess what, Zoe? I just got a job as the new Pie Princess at Betty's Burgers. Isn't that so exciting? That's where Jack the Jerk works. Let's not tell him I got the job and surprise him. That'll be fun.

Jack: What? First she takes over my home and now I can't escape her at work either?

Delia: Ah, art class. Nothing beats it. What do you mean another class is joining ours because their teacher went on maternity leave early?!

Jack: What? Now I can't escape her during art class either?

Delia: I don't want to have to draw Jack's portrait. Hey! When did Jack get so cute?! No, wait. I can't think about him like that. He's like an older brother.

Jack: And now I have to draw her too ... Hey! When did Delia become pretty?! No, wait. I can't think about her like that. She's like a little sister.

Delia: I'm so confused.

Jack: I'm so confused.

I'm so confused. I'm way outside of my comfort zone here. I'm more of a horror girl and usually avoid romances like they're diseased. I'm much more comfy reading about people getting chopped to bits than getting kissed. That's why I can't believe I'm going to say this but I quite enjoyed this book. It would make a good holiday read, incorporating Thanksgiving and the lead up to Christmas. My main pet peeve, but this seems to be a fairly universal romance novel annoyance, is people trying to keep their relationship a secret and forgetting how to communicate.

Boomerang Boyfriend contains plenty of sweet and lovely bits. There's plenty of introspection and just enough tragedy and heartache in everyone's life (think death, grief and addiction) that ensures the romance isn't all consuming, until near the end when I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room.

I loved that Delia stumbled upon some of her quirkiness out of necessity but then made it her own when she discovered a passion, and I enjoyed her snarky side. But girl, seriously? You don't need to ask a boy's permission to go out with a friend on a Friday night. Grr! And playing little word games like you don't understand what he's saying so he'll kiss you? I may have just vomited in my mouth a little. Oh, and I'm so mad at her for [spoiler: ditching her friend date with Aiden when she knew how important it was to him after she'd already promised him she'd go].

OK, so maybe I'm more cranky with Delia than loving her but at least Chris Cannon made me care about her protagonists before I wanted to hit them over the head for annoying me. And Jack, jealous much? You and Delia only kissed for the first time, what, maybe four days ago and you've got your cranky pants on over her sitting with a boy at lunch she's sat with for, let me think, the entire book? Not cool, Jack the Jerk.

I was really liking both Delia and Jack, even when they first started kissing. Then they started questioning their relationship and their stupid started showing. Is there something in 'How to Write a Romance' that says your protagonists' brain cells must fall out of their ears each time they kiss? Moving on!

I adored Zoe and Jack's grandma and wanted to hang out with her. I wanted to pull up a chair in the kitchen and chat with Zoe while she baked, and of course be her quality control test dummy for all of the yummies that came out of the oven. I definitely wanted to go to Betty's Burgers for dinner, or maybe just dessert. Plus there are two adorable dogs in the story, Rocky and Buddy, who steal the limelight with their innate cuteness.

I can't believe I'm going to say this but I'm actually interested in reading more of Chris Cannon's Boyfriend Chronicles series. I just hope for my Kindle's sake that the main characters don't halve their IQ's once their relationship commences. Seriously, has anyone got a thermometer? Oh, yay! She also writes paranormal novels!

I received an ARC from NetGalley (thank you very much to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC's Teen Crush imprint for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.

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Oh goodness! I absolutely adore the Boyfriend series. Such a wonderful addition. Chris Cannon is one of my top favorite authors. Her characters are always so much fun and run deep. So good!

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Delia has been friends with Zoe since they were a kid! Delia practically shares everything with Zoe and since her parents are so busy with their work and working at an odd time, Delia has been spent her time more with Zoe's family and there is Zoe's brother, Jack. Jack, he is been kind of a jerk to Delia and his sister for something that they had made Jack mad.While Delia, she is this funky cool girl with pink hair.

I think the book has so much thing that I looking forward to reading. The sweet romance between Jack and Delia start slowly and both them trying to figure out whether is it the relationship that they really want to and how to tell Zoe if the relationship starts.

I love and enjoy the book. The only thing that I'm a bit sad is that the ending is a little bit too fast because you know, I want more. But overall, I love love the book and recommend to you, if you would like to read a YA fluffy romance.

Rating: 4.5 star

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