Heartthrobs Don't Date Wallflowers

Texting the Boyband #5

by Clara Nielsen

How not to survive your senior year of high school:

1. Move in next door to the biggest boyband in the world

2. Accidentally text the wrong boy a message meant for your ex.

3. Fall head-over-heels for the boy next door.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, High School

Unknown Binding

About the author

Clara Nielsen writes sweet & swoony YA romances set in high school, all about shy girls and the boys who are head-over-heels for them. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll probably find her out on the lake, putting together the perfect playlist, or sipping on a chai latte while daydreaming about her next story.

Reviews

[COURTZ · Rating 3 out of 5]

The comedy was probably the only thing I really enjoyed in this book I felt as if there wasn’t a lot of romance or moments between them. Still I enjoyed reading this book but it’s not the type of book I’ll remember or the characters.

I received an arc of this book in return of an honest review.

[Sydney (no longer accepting friend requests!) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series!! Favorite books in the series

[Amelie · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice: kissing
Read on: kindle unlimited

LETS TAKE ONE MOMENT TO APPRECIATE THAT THE AUTHOR MADE THEIR ROOMS RIGHT ACROSS FROM EACH OTHER SO THAT THEY COULD COMMUNICATE BY HOLDING UP SIGNS. It was giving you belong with me music video and I'm so here for it!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

And!!!!!! The telephone!!!! Where theyre talking but they don't know it's each other!!!!! Loved that so much!!!!! (Ignoring the fact that if you did that in real life you would probably be talking to a creep but that's what fictions for!!!)

This one was really cute!!! Zach and ivy were super cute and they are perfect for each other!!

Also. I loooooved being able to read the group text again after it's absence in the last book. I completely forgot how much the boys and their girlfriends make me laugh!!

The only thing I wasn't a fan of was other than Jude there wasn't a lot of mention of the other boys which was kinda disappointing

BUT overall this series was a super cute clean read that I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a light heartwarming romance series!! I was a big fan and seeing all of the boys fall in love made me super happy 💗💗💗💗

[britishbovinexo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heartthrobs Dont Date Wallflowers
(𝖠𝖱𝖢)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🚫🌶️

“𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞" - 𝑰𝒗𝒚

Omg he calls her princess 😩 PRINCESS

This was such a heartwarming feel good romance that gave me taylor swift “you belong with me” music video vibes 😭 and was just so cuteeee 😩. This book was definitely a refreshing read after the last couple books ive read 😂

Overall, Ivy was so sweet and definitely a girl out of my own heart with all her clumsiness 😭 and i loved how charming Zack was. I really enjoyed the writing style and im superrrr intrigued about the other couples books so its safe to say ill be reading them in the future 🥹

Thank you so much @claranielsenbooks for this beautiful arc! 🥹🤍

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀:
🎤 𝖢𝖾𝗅𝖾𝖻𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖡𝗈𝗒/𝖱𝖾𝗀𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋 𝖦𝗂𝗋𝗅
📕 𝖸𝖠 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾
🎤 𝖦𝗂𝗋𝗅 𝖭𝖾𝗑𝗍 𝖣𝗈𝗈𝗋
📕 𝖶𝗋𝗈𝗇𝗀 𝖭𝗎𝗆𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝖳𝖾𝗑𝗍
🎤 𝖭𝗈 𝖳𝗁𝗂𝗋𝖽-𝖠𝖼𝗍 𝖡𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗄𝗎𝗉

Lots of love,
Lillie Xo

[✨~Grace~✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

AHH! this book is so good!!!!! i was smiling the whole time, but ivy did make me cringe a lot…… that’s ok i forgive her! BUT OMGOSH ZACH IS SO RIZZY! him and Jude combined are my dream bf. stop this book may be my fav in the series!!

[Joana | Khaleesiwithastarbuckscup · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Even though somebody preferring to talk to me over homework was pretty much a given"

A frase a bold é especialmente uma forma que consigo descrever IMENSO a forma como a Ivy se sente ao longo de todo o livro. Sinto imenso, mas imenso a forma como ela se sente stressada e o quão tímida é ao ponto de achar que é tudo melhor do que estar com ela. Imaginem também o que é realmente estar sempre, mas sempre a mudar de escola e de cidade.

Depois de ler toda a série, sou totalmente sincera, fiquei totalmente pela vibe dos livros e especialmente por ser mesmo addicting. Foi voltar meio que mesmo aos momentos do wattpad e que para ser honesta meio que tinha saudades. Acho que estes livros refletiram isso mesmo.

Gostei da história do Zach, acho que foi giro vermos o ponto de eles serem vizinhos e depois toda a parte em relação a ela se ter enganado a marcar o número do ex-namorado (melhor coisa que fez, porque desde que se apercebeu que tinha enganado, legit nunca mais se lembrou daquele totó). Acho que das coisas que ao longo do livro eu não conseguia parar de pensar eram: como é que eles não sabiam quem eram, especialmente depois de se terem começado as chamadas por telefone? I mean, eles já tinham falado cara a cara, não reconheceram as vozes?

Quando estavam frente a frente, os dois tinham realmente uma boa química e confesso que acabei sempre por gostar de os ver juntos e de ver os pequenos detalhes. Apesar de tudo, continuo sem entender mesmo como é que é possível elas continuarem a esconder-se nos quartos deles (mas pelo menos desta vez a culpa não foi mesmo do Zach).

Ainda em choque pela Nina não ter aparecido no chat e independentemente de dizerem que ela não gosta e que está sempre a sair... achei que like... ela posteriormente haveria de fazer a sua aparição - tipo.... é irmã do Jude e no chat apenas da casa, ela é super comunicativa!

[Zoe Gilligan · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book and the end to the series!

I loved Ivy and how uncomfortable she was at her new school and not having the “safety net” of her younger sister. I appreciated how close she and her sister were and that she and Zach bonded over their shared love for their sisters. I like how she and Zach/Zesty had their own inside joke of “if you know me, I…” that was a fun thing that could be their own. I definitely appreciated it at the concert that way Ivy definitely knew it was him.

Zach was great. In the other books he wasn’t my favorite just because he was so quiet in other scenes and even the group chat. You really don’t hear much of him so I appreciate how this was a bit longer book just so you can get more of an in depth look at him and fall in love with him like I did.

I also loved that Zach and Ivy were next door neighbors but also that they showed each other signs on paper. It seems very Taylor Swift “You Belong with Me” music video and that feels very nostalgic for me.

It is definite for me that this is my 2nd favorite book in this series. Hudson and Megan is still #1! I loved this series and a little sad it’s over, but glad that everyone had their own little happy ending!

[C.Y. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am extremely disappointed that this is the final book of such a captivating series. Despite the fact that it has been a long time since I was a teenager, these books have been a pleasure to read due to their nostalgic value, reminiscent of a time when one meets their first love. My favorite thing about these books is that the teenagers act like typical teenagers. The most they do as a couple are sweet kisses, which makes this book very wholesome. The band members portray a lot like One Direction. Although I am not familiar with One Direction's personal lives, these band members were kind and friendly. The girlfriends were friendly as well, making it refreshing to not read about pettiness between the group. I wholeheartedly recommend the entire series. I hope that one day the author will be able to bring these characters alive via audiobooks.

I was given in an advanced copy of this book for free and I’m leaving my review voluntarily.

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I was reading this, I kept getting old school "You Belong With Me Taylor Swift" vibes. If you have seen the music video, you know exactly what I am talking about. Ivy is the definition of the shy girl next door. and Not Zesty (Sorry, it's a cute name from Book 1) is the broody boy on the group. This is just a straight Love Story.
Heartbroken Ivy texts her ex with a very pointed break up and, but low a behold she mixed up a number and now she is texting with a person is making the impossible happen, getting her to smile. This mystery person is funny and sarcastic in all the best ways. But there is also another person getting her to blush, her next door neighbor, the cute and broody Zack, from Take 5. He waves and even writes notes on a note pad and holds it up so they can communicate (hence Taylor Swift reference) little does Ivy know both Not Zesty and Zack would be the same person.

This was defiantly my favorite book of the entire series.

[DJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In loving memory of Liam Payne…

I couldn’t believe it when I heard the news back in October. It’s just shocking to hear about someone who has made such an impact on our generation’s lives being taken away from us far too soon. My heart goes out to his family, the rest of One Direction, and his friends.

How long did it take me to read this book? Not very long, but I wish I read it at a slower pace. I didn’t want this series to end! This series is so lighthearted and cute, especially for a YA romcom, which is what this book is.

I wish Zach existed while I was in high school. He was the more serious member of the band group. Think, “he doesn’t care about anyone else but her,” except he also cares about his bandmates. I couldn’t have asked for a better character to end the series with. I’m sad it’s over, but I can’t wait for what Clara has planned next!

[Tanisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an eARC from Booksirens and this review is based on my own opinion.

Heartthrobs Don't Date Wallflowers is the fifth book in the 'Texting The Boyband' series but can be perfectly read as a standalone and after reading this I will surely put the others ones on my tbr.

Ivy was supposed to text her ex boyfriend but accidentally got one number wrong and texted a random boy. But little did she know that she ended op texting her hot boy band member neighbour.

This was such a cute young adult romcom and even as a 28 year old I loved reading it.

The Taylor Swifts 'you belong to me' videoclip vibes were so cute and I liked how that detail played a bigger part near the end of the book.

Would recommend if you like: celebrity boy, young adult romcom, girl next door.

Little 'trigger' warning; the author used the dedication for Liam Payne (& One Direction)

[Mrs LIR Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely teenager romance story that is one of a series. This is the second book that I have read and both independently are enjoyable.

The story is loosely based around a boy teen band and the dedication to the recently defunct Liam Payne of One Direction at the start of the book is interesting because it shows the author does really know of the angst of becoming famous too soon.

The story follows the quiet member of the band and how he falls in love with a shy new girl who is at his school and is his neighbor.

The love story is clean and very sweet and the depictions of teen group messaging and being popular or a wallflower at school and the social repercussions of these labels is very well illustrated.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

AHHHHH! i’ve been so excited for this book ever since i finished Finn and Nina’s story and it did NOT disappoint! one thing about Clara Nielson is she’s so funny and knows how to make you SWOON. Ivy was so funny, i loved her clumsy charming personality, along with her ability to laugh at herself. Zach,(my man), had me laughing so loud in my room- i looked crazy but it was worth it. Zach and ivy may be my favorite couple the series, i’m obsessed with the sweet private-but-not-a-secret vibe that they have. ALSO “i hate making the first move, but i’m making it now for you”?!? AHHHHHHAHAH I ALMOST DIED DEAD

[Delphia Von Heeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartthrobs Don't Date Wallflowers is Book 5 in the Texting the Boyband by Clara Nielsen. I have found this series to be enjoyable and I am sad that this is the ending of the series. Ivy is shy and coming off of a breakup with her boyfriend. When she sends a text to the wrong boy, Zach answers the text and the rest is history. I found the book to be very High School and fun. The romance is sweet and I really liked the Epilogue that gave an ending to each of the boyband with their girlfriend. This was an exciting escape into romance. I received an arc for free and m leaving my review voluntarily.

[Camille Blais · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clara Nielsen’s books always just make me feel happy and giddy. As a 31 yo I sometimes feel bad for loving books about 15-16yo… but they remind me of the good days. And the series “Texting the boyband” is just what the doctor ordered. Makes me feel like i’m 15 again and i’m okay with it. I was impatiently waiting for mysterious’ Zack’s book and I was not disappointed. Him and Ivy are quite a pair. I’m sad the series is over but happy I got to read it.

[Bonny Rambarran · Rating 5 out of 5]

The boy band came to town!!!
She looks out her window and sees a gorgeous young man. They start to flirt . . . . but she KNOWS she is not his type. When she goes to school she sees some of the band . . . but has no idea he is part of the band!!! And life gets very interesting and complicated . . . .this is a really good book that I really enjoyed!!! I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and comments are my own.

[Amanda Davanzati · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely so cute! this book was so much fun to read. This YA rom com is a great, easy, and fun read to have marked off. I definitely felt the laughs and love with this one. Love all the characters in this book. I enjoy Clara Nielsens writing and the stories she creates.

I definitely recommend this for readers to enjoy!

[Reader_Extraordinaire · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a long time, here comes a book which gave me so many feels ❤️♥️💕

Inspite of the book following the insta-love trope, it's so amazing 👏😍

You gotta read the book for this one scene where MMC tells him he loves her, in just a few words, in front of a huge audience, without even saying her name 🌟💯

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

A carefree, easy romance read more suited to a young adult audience. A few things were a little far-fetched like the person whose phone number she texted wrong, a famous boy band attending school and the whole "I love you" seemed a little premature. I would have expected the boy band to be home-schooled due to fame and commitments. It felt a little predictable who Not Zesty was and I wanted them to hurry up to figure it out. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

i didn’t like this one. it was wayyyy too rushed like the first one and the characters barely actually talked. like the week they had started texting zach was like “i love you”. i mean i get they say when you know you know but come on man you don’t really know this girl. and it was also very cringy at times i didn’t love it

[Eden Raftopoulos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable and average but I mean that lovingly! Clara Neilson doesn’t hold back for confession scenes and I’m here for it. The first three books were certainly my favourite but I love the Scott Street coded scenes in last-in-the-series books where we’ve seen all their stories and all the couples are hanging out together 🥹

[꣑ৎ sue (hatter-pendragon version) ꣑ৎ · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book got me feeling wistful. young love, you know? it def gave me a y/n one direction fan-fiction vibe, which i found nothing wrong with, because it was very cute. however, i thought the romantic aspect of the book was a bit weak, hence the rating.

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of the entire series, only Zach and Ivy's story rivaled Hudson's and Megan's for me. I loved both characters and the appearances of familiar favorites. Sweet, humorous, and fun. I reccomend this clean YA series.

[Esther · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated G

This was a cute story. I liked the characters. Not much happened. They were quickly in love, and then it ended.
*This book is rated G. There is no swearing, violence, or spice. There are a couple of very mild kisses.

[whimsical reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

They fell even quicker than the other books which felt weird they didn’t really know each other. What doesn’t make sense is how Ivy didn’t know it was him or vice versa.
Still sweet and clean. A bit crazy but fun.

[Nsaasira Nkolebilungi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just beautiful! Finished in 3 days. And i love that both Zach and Ivy are both shy and introverts. And my favorite part was at the concert, if you knew me you'd know.... and also when he called her princess in fronts of thousands. That's all i don't want to spoil too much.

[Aubrey Parr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rounding the final to a 4.25, I am really going to miss this series. I loved the 1D inspiration and all the dedications. Clara came up with five different but very interesting plots! I can’t wait to read more from her in the future!

[Christina Bowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book a lot. It was a fun addition to the series and the characters were pretty likable early on.

[Yz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute fun ya read!

[LaRae · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a fun, cute YA story. Ivy and Zach were very relatable. I really enjoyed the banter in the texts. Great book!