This is peak cliché fanfiction: the popular bad boy and the outcast girl hate each other, but eventually they find their way to together. Plus, there's a rain scene.

The characters were full of stereotypes, and you know, it didn't really bother me. I liked Macy's "I'm-not-the-usual-girl-i'm-weird" personality. The side characters were very one dimensional, like someone pointed out in another review, but they were enjoyable. Except for Jasmine, I was so intrigued by her. If the author releases a book about Jas, I'll definitely read it. Her struggle with racism and her closed off personality were really present here, and I do wish that the author had explored her more.

Despite that, the love triangle was a very low point for me. Just one side of the triangle was developed, so it was pretty obvious who she was going to choose. We had a very Dean-Rory-Jess dinamic here, I could see so many similarities... except I didn't like the triangle on the book. I mean, the way they got together was just so wrong.

Other two low points for me were the female rivalry - Beatrice was disgusting but the way Macy talked about other girls sometimes, oh my - and how some chapters would just end so abruptly.

In spite of that, I liked the cosy feeling the book gave me, and the representation; the writing was good. There were some very good parts. If you like cliché young adults, you'll love this.

P.S.: everytime Cedric appeared, I could only picture Robert Pattinson. I think it is most likely because of Harry Potter...

3.75 ⭐
I wish I had read this book in high school! But I probably wouldn't have read it because I was a major tomboy and couldn't be bothered to read about something as silly as romance. It was so tropy! But in a very quintessential way. I wanted the tropes so I could roll my eyes and chuckle. I could myself laughing and enjoying the book. There are some elements that need work. While the story and character interactions were funny, I felt like I knew everyone's personality but not really what they were thinking or feeling in a given moment. The fine details that make the book read like a movie in my brain were lacking. I wanted the ticks and I wanted more grit or more... gumption from the main characters and their relationships. Just push a little more and develop the characters more and you'd have a 5 star read in my opinion.
Definitely an excellent palet cleanser between heaving reads. A fluff filler for enjoyment. Thank you Netgalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.

The Bad Boy and the Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu is a fun young adult romance, and my first book by this author. I love this genre, there is something so innocent about first loves. I love the quirky people and situations in this book, and watching the characters grow. I found this book to be a quick read, and recommend it to all readers who enjoy a YA sweet romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I like the idea of having the main female character being a tomboy. Growing up I was a tomboy myself and played literally every sport I could. Almost all my best friends were guys. What I found to be confusing was incomplete thoughts and the rapid changing of one scene to another. It was at times hard to follow and I had to reread paragraphs to make sure I was reading things correctly. There were also some missing grammar and punctuation.

For the story itself, I did not like the fact that the characters cheated while the Macy was still with Cedric. I mean come on, I know high schoolers can be immature but to think it's ok to "go out" only for a week while on spring break to get it out of your system? And for Sam who already has issues with his family to suggest it is just mind boggling. I did like who the author was able to incorporate many different story lines and topics. This book seemed to cover a lot of hard areas that many face today such as bullying, racism, death, and copping with parents divorce.

I voluntarily read this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and words are my own.

My god did I like this book. The pain and raw emotion in this story made it a killer. I was able to connect with the characters and understand all the perspectives. The writing style was amazing. It was easy to read and consume. I loved reading this book.

The summary in my words:

Macy loves soccer. She has never given much thought to the opposite gender besides one kid, Cedric. When her friend tells Cedric that she likes him, Cedric asks Macy out. But there’s one kink in this relationship; Cedric’s cousin Sam. He has the bad boy persona with an upsetting past to accompany it. He isn’t all that bad once you know him though. They become amazing friends and Sam thinks of Macy as a best friend, (he doesn’t have many though.) Then she starts developing feelings for him. She nor Sam wants to hurt Cedric.

I wrote this voluntary review in exchange for an ARC copy.

A cute chick lit for young adults that could have been more enjoyable. It's about Macy a high school student who likes soccer who falls for this guy Sam unintentionally. Though from the blurb I thought it would have been focused on the soccer team and Macy's role. I recommend this if you like a slow burn romance. Huge thanks to the publisher for my e-arc.

The Bad Boy and the Tomboy by Nicole Nwosu, 360 pages. Wattpad Books, 2020. $11. LGBTQIA
Language: R (71 swears, 22 “f” + Spanish swears); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Soccer and her friends are all that Macy needs in her life, but, with graduation on the horizon, everything is set to change. Arguments, boyfriends, reconnecting with family, and college applications are just the beginning for Macy.
Mostly, readers just follow the drama at Wellington Secondary School, which isn’t super compelling but definitely not boring -- it was laugh-out-loud funny. I appreciate how Nwosu addresses several issues, including racism, loss of loved ones, arguments with friends, sexism, and fear of change. Nwosu is saying to readers that we all have problems; we support one another through the bad days so that we can enjoy the good ones together. The mature content rating is for underage drinking, illegal activity, innuendo, and mention of sex. The violence rating is for death and attempted suicide.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

If you enjoy a cute chick lit read this book is for you. Similar to books like By Your Side and Girl at Heart, this book is a mixture of highschool drama and romance.

Macy Anderson has always been ‘one of the guys’ but when she gets asked out by Cedric Cahill, things get complicated. He was the only guy she’s ever had a crush on it should be great. Key word ‘should be’. Enter Cedric’s bad boy cousin Sam who just seems to weasel his way into her heart.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a quick read to cure a book hangover, while there were a few spots i had to push through due to a slow pace it was an overall cute read.

I would give it 3.5 out of five stars.

This book was a pretty normal romance, it wasn't anything special. Pretty much every single trope that could be added, was, and while that's not a bad thing, it made this super predictable. I knew who Macy was going to end up with as soon as he was introduced, so this was mainly a waiting game.

The Bad Boy and the Tomboy follows Macy, a high school senior on the boys soccer team who is exploring romance for the first time. She bumps in the brown haired, green eyed, bad boy who complicates things endlessly.

Macy playing soccer was a big thing in the blurb, so I was really hoping that it would play a bigger part in the book. As someone who's involved in sports, I know the stress of pre-game, and I know the disappointment of loss. I wish we would've seen more of that, not just Macy and Sam playing together.

Like I said earlier, this was super tropey. First off, we have the enemies-to-lovers bad boy trope. Of course, Sam had a hidden soft side, and his reason for using people was tragic. Next, we had the choosing between brothers trope, or in this case, cousins. I really hated that. It always just seems to add unnecessary drama.

Macy was also a total "not like other girls" character. According to the blurb, she hates all other girls, except for her friend Jasmine. That already kind of threw me off. She also plays soccer on the boys team, (which I guess did make sense because there wasn't a girls team) and is mainly friends with guys. While this wasn't stated every other sentence like it is in other books, it was a bit irritating.

Despite all of my critiques, I was happy that this book didn't completely alienate Macy. She actually had a strong friend group, and while most of them were pretty one dimensional, it was a welcome change from other romances.

I do have to mention that the editing on this is pretty bad. Huge chunks of dialogue were kept together, making it super hard to tell who was talking. This may have been because this is a pre release copy, but it was bad enough that I feel obligated to mention it.

Part of the reason I found this to be just alright is that I'm normally not a romance reader. It needs to be pretty great to catch my attention and keep it, and this book just struggled a bit with that. I can definitely see why someone would love this, it just wasn't my type of book.

Thanks to Netgalley and the author for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review

I absolutely loved this book 4.5 / 5 Stars from me!

The romance was so slow burn, exactly how I love it and everything about it was perfect. The only thing that was a little bit confusing was so many characters. I forgot who half of them were at times. I absolutely loved Sam as a character, I loved his character development. I would love to read a sequel.

This book is all about out main character Macy who loves soccer. Macy is a “tomboy” and has never had a boyfriend. She has had a crush on a boy named Cedric for years and he finally asks her out. Everything is good and well until she meets Cedric’s cousin, Sam. Macy and Sam become best friends and they then realize they have feelings for each other.

A relatively light hearted rom-com that touches on some of the more serious topics facing the modern teen. In fact it almost feels like the author may have tried to cram one too many of those serious topics into the book, which doesn't allow for her flesh those themes out as well. Overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it.

This was just a sweet read. I really enjoyed.
Thanks to Netgalley for this arc.
This was 3 stars for me.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is not my usual genre,  however I wanted to take the opportunity to read something from outside my norm. And I am glad I did!! Thank you for  opening up my mind to something totally different. Characters were so well developed that I felt as though I knew them. I love when a book draws you into the story and it feels like you are living it with them.

I really enjoyed reading this book and the way Nicole Nwosu wrote it. I read it in only one night and that is how I know it was a good book. I really liked how this book touches on relevant topics of today like racism and the LGBTQ+ community. I am a big fan of romance books that have some sport integrated into the story and this book hit that on the head. I appreciate that the story didn't just focus on a romantic relationship, but also on friendships and the ups and downs of both dynamics. Overall, I definitely recommend this book for you if you like romance, sports, and friendship.

This one was not for me. The writing was so scattered, it was really difficult to figure out where the story was gojng.

I haven't read a Young Adult book in years, but when I read the blurb for this story I was intrigued. I didn't know it was originally posted on WattPad, so I came into it with no expectations except for it to be worth my while. And thankfully, it was!

I liked Macy. She was smart and funny and an overall nice girl. She had a tight group of friends, a younger brother she was close with and a supportive father. Her life consisted of playing soccer, hanging out with her friends and being with her family. She didn't give much thought to romance nor the future. Then she ran into Sam.

Sam was your typical handsome, troubled new guy at school that every girl wanted to call their own. The leather jacket, the British accent and the green eyes made him even more enticing. Macy wan't one of those girls, she wanted nothing to do with him, but everywhere she turned, Sam was there--with a quick retort, a quirk of his lips or a flirty line. And with every single encounter they became close and soon Sam was part of her close-knit group of friends.

I enjoyed Sam and Macy's interactions. I especially enjoyed the candid moments where they shared their secrets and got to know each other better. Their connection was formed slowly but it grew as the story progressed. I was glad the author took the time to show the reader how they came to have feelings for each other instead of telling us about it. With everything that was happening and all the secondary characters' stories taking place, Sam and Macy's connection could have been lost in the shuffle, which would have definitely affected my enjoyment of the story.

There were elements of this story that I loved and there were some I thought were questionable, but in the end this was a fantastic coming-of-age story with a bit of romance and some teenage angst to make it a wonderful YA read for me.

ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange of an honest review.

This was a nice ya contemporary read. It wasn’t quite as ‘hate to love’ as I would have liked. Their initial meeting and subsequent building of their relationship felt a little rushed and underdeveloped.
I do think the writing was good, though did have some moments of giving into cliche and felt quite juvenile. (Though I do have to recognise I am maybe no longer the exact target audience of a romance based on young teens)
I thought it had some funny moments though also had some moments where the story felt slow and dragged.

If you are looking for a cute and fun read, then this book is for you. I was lucky enough to receive an eARC of soon-to-be-released “The Bad Boy and the Tomboy” by the amazing Nicole Nwosu.

In this book, we’re following a tomboy soccer girl on an all male high school team and the bad boy from England. I loved how the author portrayed the characters. Each character has a story of their own and plays important roles.

The love story between Sam and Macy( Jerk and Hazel) was just Swoon-Worthy😍. It's the classic enemies to lovers troupe and so much more. Don't get me started about my Favourite character of all, Caleb😍, he never failed to make me laugh. I wish there is a whole book based on him as he does deserve a whole lot more. I guess I loved him more than the main characters 😂.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

I know I ranted so much about my love for this book but I gave it 4 stars as it did drag on a little too much and at points it became a bit slow especially the parts about Macy's relationship with Cedric. She was so unsure and confused and it became a bit of a drag. But seriously guys if you are looking for a fun and cute book to read to cheer you up then pick up this book. I guarantee you will LOVE IT😍😍

I received "The Bad Boy And The Tom Boy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Thanks to Wattpad Books for a free advanced copy for an honest review. I really enjoyed reading this book. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars. Macy is a tomboy who loves playing soccer and hanging with the guys. She has a crush on golden boy Cedric. Sam, the bad boy who is Cedric's cousin, keeps popping up and getting under her skin. Just when she thinks she knows who she likes.... think again. This story is funny and had me rooting for Macy. I recommend it to anyone who liked the movie She's the Man.

I absolutely love this book. I first read it on Wattpad and it was (and still is) one of my absolute favorites. The main characters, Macy and Sam, both have so much in common so it makes the book even better. The dialogue, humor, and sarcasm help bring it together so well. All in all, Nicole Nwosu did an amazing job at this!