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Oak Grove High #2
Bookish Boys Don't Date Social Girls
She’s confident and outgoing. He’s quiet and bookish. Can she bookworm her way into his heart and find happily ever after?
Serial dater Sam yearns for a lasting relationship. But her confidence takes a hit when she learns her practical one-two punch dating strategy has earned her a bad reputation at school. When she develops an unexpected crush on bookstore boy, Brent, her newfound fears threaten to root her in place.
Brent’s life is books. Nothing about Sam’s social lifestyle appeals to him, but the girl herself is another matter. So, why then, does he turn her down when she asks him out?
He’s convinced he isn’t experienced enough for Sam. She’s convinced Brent has no interest in her. Will their story come to an end before it’s even begun?
Bookish Boys Don’t Date Social Girls is a light-hearted, clean, young adult romantic comedy. If you like confident heroines, down to earth heroes, and an improbable pair you’ll love the second book in the Oak Grove High series.
Buy Bookish Boys Don’t Date Social Girls to be swept off your feet today.
Serial dater Sam yearns for a lasting relationship. But her confidence takes a hit when she learns her practical one-two punch dating strategy has earned her a bad reputation at school. When she develops an unexpected crush on bookstore boy, Brent, her newfound fears threaten to root her in place.
Brent’s life is books. Nothing about Sam’s social lifestyle appeals to him, but the girl herself is another matter. So, why then, does he turn her down when she asks him out?
He’s convinced he isn’t experienced enough for Sam. She’s convinced Brent has no interest in her. Will their story come to an end before it’s even begun?
Bookish Boys Don’t Date Social Girls is a light-hearted, clean, young adult romantic comedy. If you like confident heroines, down to earth heroes, and an improbable pair you’ll love the second book in the Oak Grove High series.
Buy Bookish Boys Don’t Date Social Girls to be swept off your feet today.
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Published July 13, 2022
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November 1, 2022
I loved the first two thirds- 5 stars
Then there was an over-the-top public scene which derailed the plot into something else entirely, which I didn’t enjoy at all, so my average is 2.5 stars. Since it was the last third that I found lame, versus a slow beginning that got better, I’d round down and give it 2 stars. On Goodreads, 2 stars means “it was meh/okay.”
What I loved from the first two thirds:
- What a darling and unique MC! She’s vivacious and flirty. She’s all the things that authors normally tack onto the shallow “bimbo” (I hate that word) girls: blond, popular, pretty, rich, doesn’t like to read, goes on tons of dates, likes to shop and dress up and sit by the pool in big floppy sun hats and large sunglasses. But for once she’s not the mean villain- she’s our awesome, bubbly heroine!
Plus she’s so sweet- that scene with Ava’s grandma? I LOVE that Samantha gave her a spontaneous hug! I seriously loved this character more and more!
- She goes on one, maybe two dates, with tons of guys but she rarely kisses them because she’s not THAT interested and kissing means commitment. I totally loved this life strategy- it’s brilliant because you have TONS of fun, have the freedom to flirt with anyone you want, and are never tied down to one guy so you’re always single and available. Obviously as soon as she finds “the one” that she WANTS to be tied down to, all that will change. Until then, she’s living it up, and good for her!
- Healthy, rewarding girlfriend relationships. And a healthy, loving family.
- I was nervous that I wouldn’t be attracted to a bookish boy. But the author made him super attractive and cool.
- I loved how Brent was reserved and didn’t show his hand to Samantha, who has never had to work for a boy’s attention before. This was the best part of the book- the fact that Samantha was having a hard time getting her flirting to bring about her desired result- to get the boy to start chasing her. She’s a PRO at flirting- it’s an art to her- and I LOVED that. She’s never been rejected before so when this boy isn’t immediately enthralled by her, she’s confused, intrigued, and wants him even more. The flirting game- the girl version of “the chase”- was totally awesome! I could completely relate with the excitement of working to get a boy to start pursuing you. It was such a fun YA premise!
- I loved that this is NOT dual-perspective. What does the Bookstore Boy think about Samantha? He’s a mystery and the chemistry and tension was mounting.
- The whole scene in the bookstore when she’s trying to explain her romance preferences was awesome. She’s the same as me- it’s so hard to find that perfect balance of steamy clean!
- The writing was funny sometimes: “I’m so hungry, I want to tuck my napkin into my collar and hold my utensils like I’m going to stab someone if they don’t serve me soon.”
- I loved Ava and Dylan and bet they have a cute story, although I haven’t read the first book of this series.
Then, it all sort of unraveled. :(
The last third was very disappointing. Spoilerish warning.
- So I’ve already established her awesome dating and flirting strategy. She rarely kisses guys and yet she finds out she has a rep for being “experienced.” The book starts out pretty ambiguous on this, but eventually it’s relatively clear that the rumor is that she’s sleeping around and an easy conquest for boys. I felt like this was extremely unrealistic. Rumors, at least rumors that actually stick (any other rumor isn’t serious enough to bother with), usually have some initial basis in reality. For instance, a girl has slept with two boys so now she’s labeled as willing to sleep with any boy anytime. So in this case, a girl who has had chaste kisses with four boys might now be labeled as being ALWAYS willing to give a boy a goodbye peck after a date. (Stupid label and no one would actually care enough to use it, but you get my point.) She is NOT going to suddenly be labeled as a slut. She doesn’t even make out with boys. It’s just WAY TOO MUCH OF A STRETCH to be believable. And in real life, if a rumor is that much of a stretch, it’s not going to stick. Plain and simple. The obvious reality will win every time. Since I wasn’t convinced in the rumor, I wasn’t convinced that it needed to be addressed. And the rest of the book seemed unwarranted.
- She suddenly thinks of herself as a victim, but how has she really been harmed by this (unbelievable) rumor? The boy she likes is a bit reticent to date her and a few boys flirt with her with a “hunger” in their eye.
Okaaaaaaaay…..
Not seeing her victimization, but fine, the rumor provides an obstacle to the romance. I’m here for it.
So she tells Brent the truth about her and then he believes it (the obstacle is overcome) as he gets to know her better. Everyone that matters to her now knows the truth. And she’s got a cute boyfriend out of it. Problem solved, romance delivered. *chef’s kiss*
…If she’s really worried about an undeserved reputation (even though it’s NEVER affected her before!!!) then she can set the record straight. But maybe not in the way she did…
- She makes a huge public scene in front of a TON of fellow students to dismantle the rumor. By so doing, she acts like a prima donna. It was supposed to be an empowering moment, but personally, I thought it was unwarranted and embarrassing.
- Her moment of glory becomes a movement against shaming people and even a nonprofit is born. It’s all very change-the-worldish, but I didn’t really think she has been shamed all that much. (*I did appreciate that the MC recognized this fact.) But it still just felt weird.
- We are subjected to lots of profound wisdom that’s perfectly articulated… that doesn’t jive with highschool- level eloquence.
So it all sounded pretty preachy.
For example, and keep in mind, this is a high school supposedly talking:
“But,” I raise an eyebrow and wag a finger in the air. “There has to be some grace in the situation as well. And that’s what you just showed me.”
“Bullying and cruelty are wrong and unacceptable. But there is an aspect of teasing or joking that either requires forgiveness or edification.”
I’m sorry, what? *checks the cover to see if my YA romance was replaced with a cheesy self-therapy book.*
It’s all true- yes I agree with it! But… it just feels preachy to me.
- Near the end of the book, the MC says “I love my new self.” Well, okay... Have you really changed that much? I hope not because I kinda loved you from the beginning. Now you read and do volunteer work, and that’s cool. That’s just normal growth and maturity. Everyone goes through that. But you’re still who you always were. Just because you set the record straight on your reputation doesn’t change YOU. Sure, guys are freaked out to date you now that you’ve become the poster girl for social change, but is that really a “new” you or just that your circumstances have morphed? And you’d get rid of that side effect if you could.
So yeah, I guess I’m dragging my feet going along with this.
- The chemistry that had been growing throughout the first 2/3 of the book plummeted when she became a public figure. Ironically, the Bookstore Boy felt ashamed that he had bought into her rumored reputation. That’s the weird thing. I felt the shame being delivered by Samantha (albeit inadvertently) more than the shame being leveled at her.
- Finally, the nail in the coffin of this awesome-turned-disappointing book is the ending grand gesture. I dislike extravagant, public grand gestures. Maybe I’m alone in that. But I so much prefer natural scenes. Give me a natural, spur of the moment, from-the-heart, NON premeditated romantic climax ANY DAY.
Even though I really didn’t like the path this book took at the end, I’d be interested in the author’s other books. Assuming they gave me more of what the beginning of this book delivered.
Content-
Language- no swearing
Sex- no sex or crudeness.
Religion- none. *Although there are plenty of life lessons hammered into the reader.
I read this on KU
Then there was an over-the-top public scene which derailed the plot into something else entirely, which I didn’t enjoy at all, so my average is 2.5 stars. Since it was the last third that I found lame, versus a slow beginning that got better, I’d round down and give it 2 stars. On Goodreads, 2 stars means “it was meh/okay.”
What I loved from the first two thirds:
- What a darling and unique MC! She’s vivacious and flirty. She’s all the things that authors normally tack onto the shallow “bimbo” (I hate that word) girls: blond, popular, pretty, rich, doesn’t like to read, goes on tons of dates, likes to shop and dress up and sit by the pool in big floppy sun hats and large sunglasses. But for once she’s not the mean villain- she’s our awesome, bubbly heroine!
Plus she’s so sweet- that scene with Ava’s grandma? I LOVE that Samantha gave her a spontaneous hug! I seriously loved this character more and more!
- She goes on one, maybe two dates, with tons of guys but she rarely kisses them because she’s not THAT interested and kissing means commitment. I totally loved this life strategy- it’s brilliant because you have TONS of fun, have the freedom to flirt with anyone you want, and are never tied down to one guy so you’re always single and available. Obviously as soon as she finds “the one” that she WANTS to be tied down to, all that will change. Until then, she’s living it up, and good for her!
- Healthy, rewarding girlfriend relationships. And a healthy, loving family.
- I was nervous that I wouldn’t be attracted to a bookish boy. But the author made him super attractive and cool.
- I loved how Brent was reserved and didn’t show his hand to Samantha, who has never had to work for a boy’s attention before. This was the best part of the book- the fact that Samantha was having a hard time getting her flirting to bring about her desired result- to get the boy to start chasing her. She’s a PRO at flirting- it’s an art to her- and I LOVED that. She’s never been rejected before so when this boy isn’t immediately enthralled by her, she’s confused, intrigued, and wants him even more. The flirting game- the girl version of “the chase”- was totally awesome! I could completely relate with the excitement of working to get a boy to start pursuing you. It was such a fun YA premise!
- I loved that this is NOT dual-perspective. What does the Bookstore Boy think about Samantha? He’s a mystery and the chemistry and tension was mounting.
- The whole scene in the bookstore when she’s trying to explain her romance preferences was awesome. She’s the same as me- it’s so hard to find that perfect balance of steamy clean!
- The writing was funny sometimes: “I’m so hungry, I want to tuck my napkin into my collar and hold my utensils like I’m going to stab someone if they don’t serve me soon.”
- I loved Ava and Dylan and bet they have a cute story, although I haven’t read the first book of this series.
Then, it all sort of unraveled. :(
The last third was very disappointing. Spoilerish warning.
- So I’ve already established her awesome dating and flirting strategy. She rarely kisses guys and yet she finds out she has a rep for being “experienced.” The book starts out pretty ambiguous on this, but eventually it’s relatively clear that the rumor is that she’s sleeping around and an easy conquest for boys. I felt like this was extremely unrealistic. Rumors, at least rumors that actually stick (any other rumor isn’t serious enough to bother with), usually have some initial basis in reality. For instance, a girl has slept with two boys so now she’s labeled as willing to sleep with any boy anytime. So in this case, a girl who has had chaste kisses with four boys might now be labeled as being ALWAYS willing to give a boy a goodbye peck after a date. (Stupid label and no one would actually care enough to use it, but you get my point.) She is NOT going to suddenly be labeled as a slut. She doesn’t even make out with boys. It’s just WAY TOO MUCH OF A STRETCH to be believable. And in real life, if a rumor is that much of a stretch, it’s not going to stick. Plain and simple. The obvious reality will win every time. Since I wasn’t convinced in the rumor, I wasn’t convinced that it needed to be addressed. And the rest of the book seemed unwarranted.
- She suddenly thinks of herself as a victim, but how has she really been harmed by this (unbelievable) rumor? The boy she likes is a bit reticent to date her and a few boys flirt with her with a “hunger” in their eye.
Okaaaaaaaay…..
Not seeing her victimization, but fine, the rumor provides an obstacle to the romance. I’m here for it.
So she tells Brent the truth about her and then he believes it (the obstacle is overcome) as he gets to know her better. Everyone that matters to her now knows the truth. And she’s got a cute boyfriend out of it. Problem solved, romance delivered. *chef’s kiss*
…If she’s really worried about an undeserved reputation (even though it’s NEVER affected her before!!!) then she can set the record straight. But maybe not in the way she did…
- She makes a huge public scene in front of a TON of fellow students to dismantle the rumor. By so doing, she acts like a prima donna. It was supposed to be an empowering moment, but personally, I thought it was unwarranted and embarrassing.
- Her moment of glory becomes a movement against shaming people and even a nonprofit is born. It’s all very change-the-worldish, but I didn’t really think she has been shamed all that much. (*I did appreciate that the MC recognized this fact.) But it still just felt weird.
- We are subjected to lots of profound wisdom that’s perfectly articulated… that doesn’t jive with highschool- level eloquence.
So it all sounded pretty preachy.
For example, and keep in mind, this is a high school supposedly talking:
“But,” I raise an eyebrow and wag a finger in the air. “There has to be some grace in the situation as well. And that’s what you just showed me.”
“Bullying and cruelty are wrong and unacceptable. But there is an aspect of teasing or joking that either requires forgiveness or edification.”
I’m sorry, what? *checks the cover to see if my YA romance was replaced with a cheesy self-therapy book.*
It’s all true- yes I agree with it! But… it just feels preachy to me.
- Near the end of the book, the MC says “I love my new self.” Well, okay... Have you really changed that much? I hope not because I kinda loved you from the beginning. Now you read and do volunteer work, and that’s cool. That’s just normal growth and maturity. Everyone goes through that. But you’re still who you always were. Just because you set the record straight on your reputation doesn’t change YOU. Sure, guys are freaked out to date you now that you’ve become the poster girl for social change, but is that really a “new” you or just that your circumstances have morphed? And you’d get rid of that side effect if you could.
So yeah, I guess I’m dragging my feet going along with this.
- The chemistry that had been growing throughout the first 2/3 of the book plummeted when she became a public figure. Ironically, the Bookstore Boy felt ashamed that he had bought into her rumored reputation. That’s the weird thing. I felt the shame being delivered by Samantha (albeit inadvertently) more than the shame being leveled at her.
- Finally, the nail in the coffin of this awesome-turned-disappointing book is the ending grand gesture. I dislike extravagant, public grand gestures. Maybe I’m alone in that. But I so much prefer natural scenes. Give me a natural, spur of the moment, from-the-heart, NON premeditated romantic climax ANY DAY.
Even though I really didn’t like the path this book took at the end, I’d be interested in the author’s other books. Assuming they gave me more of what the beginning of this book delivered.
Content-
Language- no swearing
Sex- no sex or crudeness.
Religion- none. *Although there are plenty of life lessons hammered into the reader.
I read this on KU
September 17, 2022
okay read
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2022...
***spoilers little here and there***
I’m sorry but I don’t know this book was interesting but also boring as well. I was over reading it. I was supportive of that NoShameMovement.
But gah I couldn’t read anymore but I had to because I was almost finished. I scan the rest like the two chapters I had left. It’s good to know that she finally gotten the guy she wanted at the end of the book. I wish she could’ve gotten him the middle.
Plus it’s also good that she spoken her mind about what the guys had her out there looking like and that had Brent thinking she was easy. I was glad when he actually stopped thinking she was something she wasn’t and actually went and did something to get her and date her.
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2022...
***spoilers little here and there***
I’m sorry but I don’t know this book was interesting but also boring as well. I was over reading it. I was supportive of that NoShameMovement.
But gah I couldn’t read anymore but I had to because I was almost finished. I scan the rest like the two chapters I had left. It’s good to know that she finally gotten the guy she wanted at the end of the book. I wish she could’ve gotten him the middle.
Plus it’s also good that she spoken her mind about what the guys had her out there looking like and that had Brent thinking she was easy. I was glad when he actually stopped thinking she was something she wasn’t and actually went and did something to get her and date her.
May 15, 2024
After really liking the prequel novella and loving book 1 in the Oak Grove High Series this book was honestly a bit disappointing.
It may have to do with me not getting the American dating culture (or at least how it is portrayed in books and movies) but to me it seemed a bit extreme for Sam, still a teen, going on dates with that many boys and on the other hand overly dramatic how the whole thing played out.
I still liked the main characters and the best friend trio with Sam, Ava and Bec, but I didn’t really feel the connection between Sam and Brent. So the romance part was a bit boring because I neither understood why Brent was so different, so special for Sam nor why Brent liked her back. So to be clear - I really liked Sam and that she was genuine, open, nice, fun. She is a real good friend and I like that she actually isn’t the stereotype she seems to be on the first glance.
I also liked Brent as a character a lot. He seems to do his own thing, being just who he is and that alone makes him interesting.
But I just didn’t see them as a couple, they had very few shared moments, too few for me to see the attraction and emotional connection which made the romance not very believable for me.
In book 1 the romance was a bit rushed, but I could totally overlook it because I loved the background story of Ava’s family situation, her struggles and growth.
This wasn’t the case with Sam and I was pretty annoyed with how she was portrayed almost like a hero for speaking her mind. Obviously we shouldn’t judge people because of rumors, but at least what was explicitly said in this book, the rumor was that Sam dated a lot - which she did. And I think it is totally okay if you don’t want to go out with someone who dates like all the boys in school, even if it’s only for dinner and in two cases a kiss.
I didn’t really see that Brent should have apologized to Sam let alone make this big gesture.
It seemed like the rumor led some people to think Sam was sleeping around - which she obviously didn’t, but we don’t really know who started and fed this rumor. So this big public scene where most people seemed to be a bit ashamed of themselves didn’t feel right. Like only because I hear a rumor I’m also guilty of spreading it. Maybe the scene just wasn’t clear enough, but to me it seemed like all the guys looked guilty after that scene, but we in fact don’t know who said what or who didn’t say anything at all and I think it’s very unrealistic that all the boys who went on one date (usually without even a goodbye peck, let alone making out or more) would spread the rumor that Sam slept with them. It just was a bit confusing and too much and to make her like THE voice for the oppressed, bullied and victimized, even starting a non profit… I don’t know, it just seemed over the top.
And before my review gets even more confusing than the book - I just didn’t like where the book went after that public scene so it went downhill the last third of the book and I especially didn’t like how Brent was portrayed after that scene. And actually Sam as well since she was supposedly this new reformed being who spoke out about bullying and shaming people when in fact she was more or less who she was before but had made a big - unnecessary - public scene to get rid of her reputation and was now the specialist on victimization. Okay, I repeat myself, I really didn’t like this whole No Shame scenario. Unbelievable and over the top and did nothing to sell the romance.
I will still continue the series especially because I’m interested in Bec’s and Josh’s story and overall I like the writing style of the author.
* I was given an eARC of this book and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
It may have to do with me not getting the American dating culture (or at least how it is portrayed in books and movies) but to me it seemed a bit extreme for Sam, still a teen, going on dates with that many boys and on the other hand overly dramatic how the whole thing played out.
I still liked the main characters and the best friend trio with Sam, Ava and Bec, but I didn’t really feel the connection between Sam and Brent. So the romance part was a bit boring because I neither understood why Brent was so different, so special for Sam nor why Brent liked her back. So to be clear - I really liked Sam and that she was genuine, open, nice, fun. She is a real good friend and I like that she actually isn’t the stereotype she seems to be on the first glance.
I also liked Brent as a character a lot. He seems to do his own thing, being just who he is and that alone makes him interesting.
But I just didn’t see them as a couple, they had very few shared moments, too few for me to see the attraction and emotional connection which made the romance not very believable for me.
In book 1 the romance was a bit rushed, but I could totally overlook it because I loved the background story of Ava’s family situation, her struggles and growth.
This wasn’t the case with Sam and I was pretty annoyed with how she was portrayed almost like a hero for speaking her mind. Obviously we shouldn’t judge people because of rumors, but at least what was explicitly said in this book, the rumor was that Sam dated a lot - which she did. And I think it is totally okay if you don’t want to go out with someone who dates like all the boys in school, even if it’s only for dinner and in two cases a kiss.
I didn’t really see that Brent should have apologized to Sam let alone make this big gesture.
It seemed like the rumor led some people to think Sam was sleeping around - which she obviously didn’t, but we don’t really know who started and fed this rumor. So this big public scene where most people seemed to be a bit ashamed of themselves didn’t feel right. Like only because I hear a rumor I’m also guilty of spreading it. Maybe the scene just wasn’t clear enough, but to me it seemed like all the guys looked guilty after that scene, but we in fact don’t know who said what or who didn’t say anything at all and I think it’s very unrealistic that all the boys who went on one date (usually without even a goodbye peck, let alone making out or more) would spread the rumor that Sam slept with them. It just was a bit confusing and too much and to make her like THE voice for the oppressed, bullied and victimized, even starting a non profit… I don’t know, it just seemed over the top.
And before my review gets even more confusing than the book - I just didn’t like where the book went after that public scene so it went downhill the last third of the book and I especially didn’t like how Brent was portrayed after that scene. And actually Sam as well since she was supposedly this new reformed being who spoke out about bullying and shaming people when in fact she was more or less who she was before but had made a big - unnecessary - public scene to get rid of her reputation and was now the specialist on victimization. Okay, I repeat myself, I really didn’t like this whole No Shame scenario. Unbelievable and over the top and did nothing to sell the romance.
I will still continue the series especially because I’m interested in Bec’s and Josh’s story and overall I like the writing style of the author.
* I was given an eARC of this book and I’m leaving this review voluntarily.
August 31, 2022
A very solid four-star YA read, I'd say 4.25 stars. A four-star read but a bit elevated. *shrug* It makes sense in my mind...
Good and likable characters, funny conversations and moments, some discussion of important topics without getting dark, and a great reading experience in general.
I really enjoyed that this book had so much bookish content in it! - the description of falling in love with reading for the first time was very good.
I do feel that there were some things happening that were hard to believe and that that plot point overtook a little too much of the book while pausing anything else that was going on. But I appreciate the message that life is not all about boys and falling in love - which this book delivered without falling into cliché.
And I'm really excited to read Bek's story next, because she's a bit mysterious but also so loveable (and which romance reader can resist a best friend's brother love interest?)
All in all, I enjoyed myself a lot while reading this and think, if you like the genre, you should give it a try as well. You might find another series to dig into.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own and I don't think they would be much different if I had bought the book myself.
Good and likable characters, funny conversations and moments, some discussion of important topics without getting dark, and a great reading experience in general.
I really enjoyed that this book had so much bookish content in it! - the description of falling in love with reading for the first time was very good.
I do feel that there were some things happening that were hard to believe and that that plot point overtook a little too much of the book while pausing anything else that was going on. But I appreciate the message that life is not all about boys and falling in love - which this book delivered without falling into cliché.
And I'm really excited to read Bek's story next, because she's a bit mysterious but also so loveable (and which romance reader can resist a best friend's brother love interest?)
All in all, I enjoyed myself a lot while reading this and think, if you like the genre, you should give it a try as well. You might find another series to dig into.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions are my own and I don't think they would be much different if I had bought the book myself.
July 17, 2022
This took me way too long to post, since I was busy with everything else. But spoilers are coming up
When it comes to this story, I wasn't expecting to read what I actually did. I mean it in a good way, because I wasn't expecting some of these events to happen. Like Sam actually taking an eventual interest in reading, and taking someone under her wing. I hope the little girl gets her own story as well. I enjoyed the ending very much and the grand gesture is definitely one I'll never forget reading about. As well as a good chunk of the book, and I finished it all at once.
I can't wait for Bek and Joel's story. I'm too excited about it.
When it comes to this story, I wasn't expecting to read what I actually did. I mean it in a good way, because I wasn't expecting some of these events to happen. Like Sam actually taking an eventual interest in reading, and taking someone under her wing. I hope the little girl gets her own story as well. I enjoyed the ending very much and the grand gesture is definitely one I'll never forget reading about. As well as a good chunk of the book, and I finished it all at once.
I can't wait for Bek and Joel's story. I'm too excited about it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2023
I voluntarily review an ARC of the box set 1-3.
"Bookish Boys Don't Date Social Girls" is the second book of the Oak Grove High series, the books should be read in order.
I loved the characters and their dynamic, the mystery of reading and understanding the other. It was unexpected but nice not to get Brent's side of the story. This way I felt Sam's sight much better. I really liked the important # movement, but it was too much within a rom-com. I would have preferred more banter instead. I didn't love the grand gesture. I liked that it was personalized, but it felt awkward to me.
But I absolutely love people who read and forgot there's a real world outside.
"Bookish Boys Don't Date Social Girls" is the second book of the Oak Grove High series, the books should be read in order.
I loved the characters and their dynamic, the mystery of reading and understanding the other. It was unexpected but nice not to get Brent's side of the story. This way I felt Sam's sight much better. I really liked the important # movement, but it was too much within a rom-com. I would have preferred more banter instead. I didn't love the grand gesture. I liked that it was personalized, but it felt awkward to me.
But I absolutely love people who read and forgot there's a real world outside.
June 25, 2022
Great story, a must read!! Got me right off the bat with the stimulating dinner conversation.
Such a romantic Grand Gesture!! It was very encouraging how Sam deals with the bullying and the shaming she goes through. Which in turn brings others to come forward and share their own experiences.
Thanks to the author for providing this book for my review!
Such a romantic Grand Gesture!! It was very encouraging how Sam deals with the bullying and the shaming she goes through. Which in turn brings others to come forward and share their own experiences.
Thanks to the author for providing this book for my review!
July 22, 2022
From the moment I started reading Bookish Boys Don't Date Social Girls, I was hooked! The main character, Sam, starts as a typical social high school girl. But the summer before her senior year, she discovers she's more than that. I enjoyed watching her grow as a person and learn about what is truly important to her. Well done KE Strand. I can't wait to see what you have in store for Bek!
November 12, 2023
This story was a slow, subtle story with impact. What was interesting was the misunderstanding between them and what was happening with their meeting. It all gets washed out in the end. However, I liked the hero in this story almost a diamond in the rough type of thing.
October 10, 2023
Book 2: Bookish Boys Don't Date Social Girls
I really liked this one. Sam is a fierce character while also being flawed.
Her character growth during this book is probably my favourite of the three. She goes from being a flighty, generous girl to someone with a lot of depth and passion about helping others.
Falling for a cute guy who works in a bookstore is probably the biggest fantasy for any bookworm and Brent is a little swoon worthy.
I liked how the book seemed more about Sam's journey to herself than her journey to Brent.
I received a copy via BookSirens and all opinions are my own.
I really liked this one. Sam is a fierce character while also being flawed.
Her character growth during this book is probably my favourite of the three. She goes from being a flighty, generous girl to someone with a lot of depth and passion about helping others.
Falling for a cute guy who works in a bookstore is probably the biggest fantasy for any bookworm and Brent is a little swoon worthy.
I liked how the book seemed more about Sam's journey to herself than her journey to Brent.
I received a copy via BookSirens and all opinions are my own.
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