I Spy the Boy Next Door

by Samantha Armstrong

• ISBN10: 0473471728
• ISBN13: 9780473471729
• Publish Date: 25 May 2019
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Samantha Armstrong
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 346
• Language: English

Reviews

[Eve1972]

I really liked this book. Yes, it was a little cliché and far-fetched sometimes, but the story kept me engaged throughout. It was well written and well paced. It had an interesting and sweet plot. There were quite a few twists and turns in the last 30%, and as I mentioned above, some of them were a bit far-fetched. But I wasn't overly bothered by that. It had a nice cast of secondary characters. And both the main characters were very likable. All in all, this was a very enjoyable read and I'll be keeping an eye on this author to see what she has up her sleeve for us next.

[Risa Nichols]

I received an advanced/review copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content and honesty of my review.

Aside from being slightly annoyed by the stereotypical homeschooled kid that is our heroine--naive, socially awkward, doesn't know how to relate to others--I greatly enjoyed this book. For starters, the growth in Mallory is a wonderful thing. She begins as someone who is immature and naive in many ways, and by the end of the book, she's matured and learned some extremely important lessons that I found quite admirable.

Troy, while being aloof and kind of a jerk at the beginning, becomes totally swoon-worthy and is easily one of my favorite book boyfriends now. I love the relationship that develops between the two and the angsty, slow burn buildup was absolutely perfect.

If you'd like to read my full review where I go a lot more in depth about my thoughts on the story, please check it out here: Alated Bibliophile's review of I Spy the Boy Next Door