I love young adult romances, and this one captured my attention immediately. I love the drama, the attitudes, etc. The villain is so damn spot on for a teen girl, and the story is just what I was in the mood for. If you like young adult romances, check this one out.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this one. I HATED these characters. Both main characters were absolutely awful, and I just couldn't get past that. So far, the first book in this series was good and I really struggled with the second one. But, I'm still holding out hope for the 4th one.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of Rebound Boyfriend by Daphne James Huff from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, this novel missed the mark for me. I felt that the plot should have been interesting given the story's summary, but the plot wasn't evenly paced and dragged often; and Sammi, the female protagonist, came across as selfish and whiny, plus unmotivated to fix her issues (just whined about them). She wasn't a strong character and I found her to be rather boring and just weakly fleshed out. If I had cared more about her, I might have actively rooted against (but I just didn't care that much). Also, her love interest, Jeremiah, was no better. I just couldn't see the appeal of those two.

I'd give Rebound Boyfriend by Daphne James Huff 2 stars.

A light fun read, the MC was very self centred and it felt a bit silly plot wise at times, but not so much it bothered me, quick read and will be liked I think by younger YA readers

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

DNF
Sammi’s best friend is Staci and she said Jeremiah was staring at her again and she was right. But he shouldn’t be as he is the one that dumped her after going out together for two months . Jeremiah was dating Linzie. She turned into his gaze and he looked sad. It had barely been two weeks since they broke up . Sammi was jealous of Jeremiah and Linzie. Staci put her arm around Sammi as they went down the hall. Staci had spent winter break with Sammi’s numerous tears and buckets of ice cream. Jeremiah dumped Sammi teo days before her birthday. Staci told her to get over him already and find someone new. But who? Than Staci reminded her Jeremiah dumped her and by text message. Jeremiah had dumper her for her best friend- than- and fellow cheerleader and that proves he’s scum and not worth her time. Sammi blamed Linzie for the entire thing but still had to deal with hre everyday and Sammi was head cheerleader. Staci and Sammi had always been good friends but Staci stepped up- after Linzie went out with Jeremiah. Than their history teacher make Jeremiah and Sammi do their final project together and she needs to do good and pass history. Staci said she had someone for Sammi- Jeremiah’s teammate Ryan - even if he was only a junior and Sammi was a senior. Jeremiah had been Sammi crush since middle school.
I didn’t care for this book. I usually enjoy this genre but just didn’t connect with this book or the characters. I am sure there are many others who will love this but it just wasn't for me.

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Teenage love. It’s heady, tumultuous, and dramatic.

Sammi Parsons has it all. She is pretty, head cheerleader, no money problems and the love of Jeremiah, the boy she has been pining over for years. But she also has secrets, secrets she doesn’t want anyone to know about.

But some people do know and some people need to know.

One afternoon Jeremiah dumps her and takes up with her best friend with no explanation. He does this just after Sammi’s Dad leaves and moves on California.

Enter Staci. Staci is a cheerleader and seems to have been in Sammi’s peripheral far as friends go for the bulk of high school so far. When Jeremiah dumps her, Staci steps up to help Sammi navigate heartbreak.

Staci marches to the beat of her own drum so to speak. She loves tarot and new age things and is determined to help Sammi move on even though she comes across as a little intense at times. Staci encourages Sammi to try and move on and Sammi does try.

But it’s not easy when the guy you’re trying to date has never dated before and your ex keeps making sad eyes at you. To make matters worse, her history teacher has paired her up with Jeremiah to help bring her grades backup.

On top of everything at school, Sammi also has a more cordial relationship with her mother. She chose to stay with her Mom because her Dad said some things to her Mom than Sammi hasn’t forgiven him for. Her relationship with her Mom is distant because her Mom spent most of her time working. They gradually find their way to each other tough, which is sweet.

Everything comes to a head with some secrets being revealed, some confided in the one person who could have benefited from knowing, friendships are tested and Sammi gets overwhelmed before the ultimate conclusion.

Such if life and high school.

I enjoyed this. The writing style was current, flowed easily and really encapsulated the high school experience.

Sammi is a good character. Very well written teenage perspectives, doubts and emotions. I’ve been in Sammi’s shoes, having a boyfriend stolen by a friend, and as a teenager it is dreadful. My younger, teenage heart wanted to cry for Sammi. My older, mature perspective wanted to tell her to relax, life works itself out.

Jeremiah. Oh Jeremiah. What trouble a simple conversation would have saved you. Very noble, self-sacrificing teenage boy who loves basketball, his family and Sammi.

Linzie, the boyfriend-stealing, secret-sharing, jealous and vindictive former best friend. We don’t get any insight to her in this book, but it’s clear she hates Sammi. I wonder if they were ever the friends Sammi thought they were.

Rebound Boyfriend had an engrossing plot and good conclusion.

To be honest I skimmed through some of the book. The drama was just a little too young for me. I’ve read some really great high school romances and this one just didn’t grab my attention too much. It was okay, but could be better. A lot of the characters were beyond juvenile and kind of annoying. Maybe it’s just not my cup of tea.

Silly plot, sillier story. When I read the reason behind the young couple's initial break up, I just rolled my eyes - a contrived farce. My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.