After being dumped so his boyfriend can pursue more “serious” guys, a teen boy decides to prove he can be serious, too, by running for senior class president in this joyful romp from the author of The Sky Blues.
High school junior Blaine Bowers has it all—the perfect boyfriend, a pretty sweet gig as a muralist for local Windy City businesses, a loving family, and awesome, talented friends. And he is absolutely, 100% positive that aforementioned perfect boyfriend—senior student council president and Mr. Popular of Wicker West High School, Joey—is going to invite Blaine to spend spring break with his family in beautiful, sunny Cabo San Lucas.
Except Joey breaks up with him instead. In public. On their one-year anniversary.
Because, according to Joey, Blaine is too goofy, too flighty, too…unserious. And if Joey wants to go far in life, he needs to start dating more serious guys. Guys like Zach Chesterton.
Determined to prove that Blaine can be what Joey wants, Blaine decides to enter the running to become his successor (and beat out Joey’s new boyfriend, Zach) as senior student council president.
But is he willing to sacrifice everything he loves about himself to do it?
I was in the mood for a lighter read, and the description of this one screamed Legally Blonde to me, a movie I was always a fan of.
Blaine has the “perfect boyfriend”, and they have a date to celebrate their one year anniversary at an exclusive restaurant – one Blaine’s family would never be able to afford. He’s sure Joey will ask him to spend spring break with his family at Cabo. Instead, he breaks up with Blaine because he’s too unserious. Turns out Joey the “perfect boyfriend” is slime.
Blaine is a sweetheart and so easy to like. He paints murals (for very little money) for local businesses to spruce up the neighborhood, adores his temporarily unemployed aunt (she’s awesome in every way) who lives with them, and longs to spend more time with his hard-working parents. He also has a couple of best friends who are there for him no matter what. When Blaine enters the running for senior student council president it’s for all the wrong reasons, but he discovers some important things about himself along the way. He may also meet a cute guy who’s more deserving of him.
Important themes of finding your path, following through on promises, and knowing your worth are addressed, as well as mental health issues high school students deal with – don’t underestimate the pressures they’re under. This novel is tons of fun, has memorable supporting characters, and is guaranteed to leave you with a smile.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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A nice review, Teri. This one isn’t for me but it sounds like you really enjoyed it. I always love when a book is fun and sweeps me away! 🙂
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A light, easy read I finished in a few hours, Mae. Nice for a change of pace.
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You know I’m not much for YA, but it sounds like a fun story. Glad you enjoyed it so much.
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I really enjoyed the Legally Blonde twist, Staci. Gave me some laughs, which is always a good thing.
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Never saw that movie. Or movies? But I’m glad you enjoyed the movie(s) and book.
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Couple of movies, and I hear a third is in the works.
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Well, Reese Witherspoon is cute. That’s not my cup of tea, but it could be a lot worse. (Like Renne Zellweger!)
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Awww…this sounds like such a sweet story. Perfect for when you need a light read. Excellent review, Teri!
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It hit the spot, Tessa. Finished it in an evening.
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This sounds like a wonderfully fun and uplifting book, Teri. Much needed compared to what’s happening in the “real” world these days… on every front. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and Happy Reading!
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Sure was , Diana. It was a fun escape for a few hours. A funny story with some good messages included.
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Nice review, Teri. I always loved the movie Legally Blonde too!
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I’ll still watch it for a little while if I see it on, Wendy. This was a nice twist on the movie.
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Sounds like an easy read, Teri. Thanks for sharing!
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Only took a few hours on a Friday night, Jan.
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I like those themes and messages. I will enjoy this one. Adding it to wish list. Great review!
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It had some wonderful messages, Yesha – one of my favorite parts. Also some great humor. Thanks!
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I love that you read and review all sorts of books, including middle grade and young adult. This one sounds like a fun and timely story.
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This one sure gave me some laughs, but also contained some important messages, Darlene. For several years I only read adult and YA, but then branched into MG where I discovered your wonderful Amanda books and followed some other favorite authors into the genre.
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Hi Teri, this does sound like a fun read and I like Blaine already.
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Blaine was such a sweetheart, Robbie. I wanted nothing but good things for him.
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