The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts

The Bookworm Crush

by Lisa Brown Roberts

Amy McIntyre’s artistic dreams were crushed by a scathing art critic, but she’s determined to reboot her confidence this summer. She’s made a list of her flaws that need fixing, though she’s not quite sure how to tackle them. One thing she is sure of- she doesn’t need Toff Nichols declaring himself her wingman and taking over her list like a boss. Especially since he’s the reason for a secret to-do item on her list: BKoML (Best Kiss of My Life).

Toff Nichols plans to spend his summer surfing and partying, but when an injury sidelines him, he’s desperate to find something- or someone- to distract him until he can get back in the water. Enter Amy McIntyre, artist and book nerd. She needs him for her stupid list, even though she won’t admit it, because what kind of girl goes around listing her “flaws” when she’s flawless?

Reviewed by ladygrey on

3 of 5 stars

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Super adorable, funny, a little edgy, and enjoyable. I probably, most definitely liked this better than Replacement Crush. I like that Amy knew she liked Toff and didn’t pretend otherwise. And I liked that he wasn’t dumb and trying to date someone else while they hung out. Even though he was stupid eventually. But for most of the book it was a good blend of friends and attraction with some deeper emotional moments for each character. Also I found Viv and Dallas hilarious in this one. And Brayden, he was pretty funny too. 

One thing, though. I get that Amy is a super bookworm, but ALL. the book references in the beginning were a bit too much. Like chill, just a little. Also when she tried to reference the Iron King series without actually saying it because it’s not in the public domain was a tad annoying. I like pulling in lots of YA but that‘s not an imaginary series like all the other non-public domains books mentioned so it stood out and talking around it just felt like Roberts was trying too hard. 

That was really the only annoying thing, though. Otherwise I stick to my super fun assessment. 

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