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Author: Page Powars
Series: Standalone
Audience: YA
Rating: 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis
A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who joins a boyfriend borrowing service masquerading as an Italian Club to prove that he’s one of the guys, especially to its frustratingly handsome leader.
Noah Byrd is the perfect boy. At least, that’s what he needs to convince his new classmates of to prove his gender. His plan? Join the school’s illustrious (and secret) Borrow a Boyfriend Club, whose members rent themselves out for dates. Once he’s accepted among the bros, the “slip-ups” end.
But Noah’s interview is a flop. Desperate, he strikes a deal with the club’s prickly but attractive president, Asher. Noah will help them win an annual talent show—and in return, he’ll get a second shot to demonstrate his boyfriend skills in a series of tests that include romancing Asher himself.
If Noah can’t bring home the win, his best chance to prove that he’s man enough is gone. Yet even if he succeeds, he still loses . . . because the most important rule of the Borrow a Boyfriend Club is simple: no real boyfriends (or girlfriends) allowed.
And as long as the club remains standing as high as Asher’s man bun, Noah and Asher can never explore their growing feelings for one another.
Writing Style
This story is written in the first person perspective.
Characters
Noah Byrd
Noah Byrd is a junior that transferred from Pinewood to Heron River High. He prefers to keep a low profile and wants to blend in by joining a club at school.
Asher Price
President of the Football and Lamborghini Club. Also known as President Prick by Noah. He’s a bit grumpy.
What I liked the most
My favourite moment was definitely the cracked window scene. It was really funny for me.
Conclusion
Thank you for the E-ARC team BKMRK! The Borrow a Boyfriend Club comes out September 14th.
Noah recently finished his transition and switches high schools in the middle of the year to get a fresh start. On his new school he wants to be just Noah. He decides to join a club to blend in with the other boys, but his options are limited because most clubs only do applications at the beginning of the school year. He decides to join the Football and Lamborghini Club, only to discover that it’s actually a disguise for the Borrow a Boyfriend Club. And he has accidentally insulted the club president earlier that day. Can he pass Asher’s rounds and join the club?
The Borrow a Boyfriend Club was a book that made me giggle, smile and feel for the characters. Just like Noah I wasn’t fond of all the characters in the beginning. But as Noah got to know them better, I started to like them more and more. It felt like I was building a friendship with them throughout the book. There were many sweet and funny moments in the book but also heartfelt moments.
I really felt for Noah. Throughout the whole book he second guessed his actions, trying to prove to himself and others that he’s truly a boy. It didn’t help that his parents kept calling him ‘N’ just like before his transition. He just wants to be Noah. And Noah deserves the world if you ask me.
The Borrow A Boyfriend Club is a book filled with sweet moments, humour and a journey about self love.
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