Hot British Boyfriend
By Andrea Beach,
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Light, fun travel romance encourages being yourself.
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What's the Story?
HOT BRITISH BOYFRIEND tells how Ellie, a senior in high school, grabs an opportunity to study abroad for a semester after a humiliating video of her goes viral on social media. Relieved that she doesn't have to face her schoolmates until the whole thing blows over, Ellie decides to make the most of her time in the UK by experiencing all things British first hand, and at the top of her to-do list is a confidence-building romance with a hot British guy. Early on she meets Will, who checks all the boxes for a perfect boyfriend and, even better, is clearly interested in Ellie, too. As the two get to know each other, it's clear to Ellie that they don't have much in common, but Will's got so many boxes checked that Ellie decides to become the kind of person she thinks Will would like. As the little white lies and pretending get harder and harder to keep up, Ellie starts to wonder what she really wants from a relationship, and what she really wants for herself.
Is It Any Good?
This is a fun, light, fast read that romance fans are sure to enjoy. Hot British Boyfriend has plenty of humor, glamour, and travel to exciting new places. It's well paced, not spending too much time setting everything up but quickly jumping into Ellie's semester abroad. Ellie can be frustrating at times in her inability to see what's really going on, but it also makes her relatable to anyone who's ever discovered their own blind spots. It's a refreshing example of how travel can lead to personal growth, especially in boosting self esteem and discovering things about yourself you didn't even know. It's also nice to have positive models of strong, supportive friendships and no bullying or "queen bee" behavior.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what Ellie learns in Hot British Boyfriend. Have you ever tried to act like a different kind of person so that someone would like you? What happened? How does Ellie figure that out?
Romances are always popular. Why do we love them so much? What are some of your favorites?
If you had the chance to study abroad for a semester, would you take it? Where would you like to go? Why? If you wouldn't want to go, why not?
Book Details
- Author: Kristy Boyce
- Genre: Romance
- Topics: Adventures, Friendship, High School
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: HarperTeen
- Publication date: February 9, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 13 - 17
- Number of pages: 336
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: February 26, 2021
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