Get BOOK. The Boyfriend Thief. Avery James has her life planned out: this summer she'll work with a humanitarian program in Costa Rica, next year she'll graduate at the top of her class, and after that, college and medical school. Perfect, planned, total order. The only problem: getting the rest of the money she needs for. Post AD. Popular Posts. Overview You take control of a guy living with three beautiful women.
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Then her biggest rival for the valedictorian position and ex-best friend Hannah gives her an offer: she will pay Avery five hundred dollars if she can make Zac Greeley break up with Hannah.
Avery accepts the offer, only to be surprised that Zac is nothing like she expected. I read The Boyfriend Thief by Shana Norris expecting that there would be two girls trying to steal a guy, or at least a girl falling for a guy who has a girlfriend and the girl trying to steal him.
You know, the kind you watch on TV shows that make you curse whoever you don't like and wish for the guy to end up with the girl you most identified with? Well, it wasn't at all like that, and I know I should have read the summary more so I wouldn't bethat surprised. But it's not a bad surprise anyway.
The Boyfriend Thief is a fun, independently published contemporary YA novel about a girl who likes being in control. Avery is a girl who needs to have everything in control, but not really without good reason. When Avery's mom left them, she took control of their household, thinking that if she has everything under her control, then no one would leave anymore.
In a way I sympathized with Avery with this, and I was really worried at what could happen with the fallout. Here's the thing, though -- as much as I can relate to Avery, I don't think I really like her. I don't think I would be good friends with her because she can beso uptight!
I'd like to believe that I'm not like that anymore dear friends, I'm not, right? On the upside, her growth in the book felt real, and I found myself cheering for her when she finally loosens up. The other characters that needs to be noted are Zac and Hannah. Zac seemed like such a darling. I liked him and his craziness, even if his spontaneity would probably drive me nuts, too.
I liked his intensity and his chemistry with Avery. I wished there was more to Hannah, though, like a bit more dimension in her character? She was mean and calculating, but I wished there was some kind of redemption for her in the end, instead of being a "scorned woman" character. Overall, I liked The Boyfriend Thief enough. It was a fun read although not so quick, because I think I was reading Fellowship of the Ring while I was also reading this , and it's also quite well written.
I learned several things in this -- not about stealing boyfriends, but how sometimes, we just have to let go of control and let life happen because sometimes it just works better that way.
Jul 17, Lauren rated it really liked it. Ever since reading Shana Norris' Troy High, which was hilarious as well as very sweet, I've been eagerly awaiting her next book, so when I heard about The Boyfriend Thief, her newest YA, I knew I had to read it as soon as possible, if not sooner.
Thankfully, The Boyfriend Thief was exactly what I was hoping it would be and more- romantic, witty, and utterly delightful! If Avery James had one wish for the summer lying ahead of her, it would probably go towards her dream destination: an expensive h Ever since reading Shana Norris' Troy High, which was hilarious as well as very sweet, I've been eagerly awaiting her next book, so when I heard about The Boyfriend Thief, her newest YA, I knew I had to read it as soon as possible, if not sooner.
If Avery James had one wish for the summer lying ahead of her, it would probably go towards her dream destination: an expensive humanitarian program in Costa Rica, which would allow her to not only help the underprivileged but also provide the extra edge to her college applications.
As luck may just have it, Avery actually may be able to go, thanks to all the extra hours she puts in at her part time job as well as the sacrifices she has made. However, there is one slight problem: Avery is short a few hundred dollars. Avery jumps at the offer, knowing that this is her last chance to get what she wants, but what Avery is not expecting to do is becoming attached, or more accurately falling for Zac.
Will Avery be able to snap out of it and get the money before it is too late, or will Avery let her heart take over and hurt more than one person before this charade is complete?
Only time and more pages can tell in this quick and fun read sure to reel in any contemporary or YA fan! The Boyfriend Thief contained several fantastic aspects and one of them was the characters of course. What I liked best about her character, however, was how she never really took no for an answer. Constantly she aimed for the stars in a way she hoped would help her as well as her friends and family even when it meant putting in a few extra hours of work in, or saying no to a tempting chance… basically she was realistic and lots of fun to read about it.
Relaxed and just all around great guy, Zach was very lovable as a character for not only his zany antics but also his ability to bring Avery out of the shell she had cocooned herself in. Because of this all, I was continuously rooting for them as a couple, even when the going got a bit disastrous. The Boyfriend Thief addressed family and friend drama, which I also felt was well done. Amusing as well as heartwarming, The Boyfriend Thief is sure to enchant readers every step of the way.
Grade: A A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found at The Starry-Eyed Revue.
Boyfriend thievery isn't a topic I would usually be interested in, but I'll admit that my curiosity was piqued by the premise of The Boyfriend Thief , especially because Avery doesn't sound like the type of character to commit such an atrocious act.
And once it was revealed who exactly wanted to pay her to do the stealing, I was on board. Avery is the kind of pr A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Avery is the kind of protagonist that's going to grate on a lot of people's nerves.
She did mine But the more I got to know of her character, the more I realized that my teenage self had a lot in common with her. Avery is very goal-oriented, very ambitious, and very competitive. She's vying for Valedictorian and is currently tied with her ex-best friend for the top spot. I found myself in this very same predicament my senior year of high school.
It was our competitive natures that drove the wedge in our friendship, but for Avery and her best friend, it was something far less altruistic: a boy. Avery's mother left her family in a lurch after battling depression for many years, and Avery's never really recovered. She sabotages practically every relationship she's ever had, romantic and otherwise, and she's still doing it to this day. Avery doesn't believe in love except in a purely scientific manner, so when the opportunity to make the money she needs for her trip presents itself, she truly thinks she can keep it all business.
But she never expected Zac to get under her skin the way he did. The romance was cute, but I found it a tad predictable, especially since you can pretty much assume that Avery will mess things up at every turn, usually by jumping to conclusions or misunderstanding things and not waiting for the full explanation.
It's comical at first but it becomes annoying after awhile. But there again, when I think back to my relationships in high school, I didn't always have the best judgment either, nor did I have much patience. However, I did like how Zac and Avery used each other as sounding boards and how they forced each other to face their problems instead of avoiding or running from them as they had before. The Boyfriend Thief was a very quick read, and I think it's the perfect jaunty little book for a day at the beach.
I recommend it to friends who are looking for a fun contemporary on the lighter side of YA because there's not a lot of depth here; it explores some deeper issues while remaining cute and fluffy. You won't walk away with all of life's questions answered, but you'll have fun anyway.
Jan 31, Tiffany rated it liked it Shelves: ya-contemporary , 3-stars. More reviews at The Bookish Thought When I see the title, I kinda hope that this is one of those book that have cute romance, interesting plot, and lovable character.
Unfortunately, I only got cute romance. The plot is actually interesting, but its predictable. We all know that this book will end well. And the characters, well, lets just say that Avery James didn't make it to my favorite characters list.
I dislike Avery at first. She's a neat freak, and she'd do anything to make everything perfect More reviews at The Bookish Thought When I see the title, I kinda hope that this is one of those book that have cute romance, interesting plot, and lovable character. She's a neat freak, and she'd do anything to make everything perfect, under control, and organized, even if that mean she has to hurt other people. I hate how she treated her father, her brother, Zac Greeley, and sometimes even her best friend Molly.
She treated them like they're her servants, therefore they have to do it like she said. I also hate that she accept Hannah's offer to 'steal' Zac's heart for a money! For someone that claimed to be so smart, she's stupid for accepting that.
I actually understood why she acted like this, but still, I couldn't help but dislike it. Despite that flaws, I admire how she realized her mistake and be a better person in the end.
While I dislike Avery, I love Zac the moment we were introduced to him. He's funny, hilarious, reckless and a lovable character. Basically, he's kind of person everyone would describe as class clown--funny but lazy or stupid. But, he's not stupid or lazy at all. He's actually very smart in his own ways, with his wit and charm. Though, behind those humorous facade, the saying 'the saddest people smile the brightest' could apply here. Zac has a problem with his family, especially with his dad.
Fortunately, Avery actually help him. This is why I love the romance--not just because its cute but because they help each other. Like I said, one thing that I love in this book is Zac the romance. Avery and Zac both have a flaws, but they help each other to cope with it. I love it when romance is not just 'I like you and I like you too', but when they actually have something to be with each other.
Beside the romance, I enjoy the plot too, though I can't say that I love it since its predictable. I definitely enjoy Zac's funny comments and behaviors, and even Avery's new personality at the end of the book. Overall, if you're looking for a light, fun, and adorable book, you can read this one! Jul 09, Asmaa rated it really liked it Shelves: young-adult , ztbr-reduction-challenge , contemp , you-make-me-smile , zreads.
Rating: 3. Because this was NOT the cute little book I thought it would be. Sure enough, it had cute moments, but the characters weren't that superficial one-dimensional teenagers you expect to encounter in this kind of books. Favorite quote: I was a boyfriend thief, I reminded myself. It was a business agreement and nothing more. And Zac Greeley had distraction written all over him. She tries so hard to fill the void that her depressive mother left when she took off, all of the sudden and without any explanation, four years ago, leaving her Dad and little brother for her to take care of.
That screwed her up in more way than one and now she doesn't believe anymore in love and attachement and finding that special someone to fulfill happiness.
Only science is relevant and predictable and makes sense. Zac Greeley is not your tall, dark and brooding hero; he has an upbeat personnality and an overworking mind that could let you think he's just an unfocused kid who acts all the time like everything is a joke. The class clown who won't go far in life. When in fact he's hyperactive, and if given the opportunity could come up with the most ingenious ideas. That's what I liked most about this book.
Not the romance, but the harsh issues that kids these days suffer from, the tremendous pression they have to deal with on daily-basis and that could probably damage the most balanced of us and how Avery learned to loosen up a little, started living fully her life and stopped blaming herself for her mother's departure. View 2 comments. After borrowing Shana's first two novels-- Something to Blog About and Troy High --from my cousin's wife a few years back, I desperately wanted to dive into The Boyfriend Thief , but I didn't have a Kindle or an Amazon account at the time!
Fast-forward to , and this novel was one of the first paid books I decided to purchase on the Kindle I got for my birthday. After finally getting to read this sweet novel, I can say it was worth the wait! Highlights: -Tons of cute quotes as shown by my Kindle h After borrowing Shana's first two novels-- Something to Blog About and Troy High --from my cousin's wife a few years back, I desperately wanted to dive into The Boyfriend Thief , but I didn't have a Kindle or an Amazon account at the time!
Highlights: -Tons of cute quotes as shown by my Kindle highlights :D -Zac's personality could he BE any more adorable?! The only thing I wasn't too fond of was Avery's tendency to make rash, often poor, choices, coupled with her selfish thinking. However, the story is about her overcoming her past, and her character arc rounds out these problems, which I was glad to see.
This novel contained no foul language, just a few replacement words such as "heck" or "freaking". If you're a fan of clean, contemporary reads, I highly recommend this novel as well as others by this fellow eastern NC author! Let me kick this of with my reaction on the cover. Well, the cover is so cute cute as the story and i like the casual boy and girl shoes, its just so cute.
The Boyfriend thief is about Avery James, a typical teenage girl who has a very un-typical nature of being organized. She works at a hotdog stand to earn money for her dream to attend a Humanitarian Program in Costa Rica. Then her biggest rival Hannah , offered her to steal her boyfriend Zac Greeley. Since she is short in money, she accepted i Let me kick this of with my reaction on the cover.
Since she is short in money, she accepted it, only that Zac is really nothing she expected! She ends up falling for the real Zac who do silly things that surprised her. With that, she ends up not knowing what to do, does she need To continue her Summer Job In Costa Rica or get over her past and have Zac on her life? Though the ending is a bit corny, but atleast it is kinda corny-cute Jul 14, Stephanie rated it really liked it.
The Boyfriend Thief is what I would call a typical teen book. Good girl who's a control freak and try to project an image of perfection in every way possible. Bad girl who's actually not that different from the good girl, but a falling out between the two of them a few years back made them ennemies.
Cute, Funny, oh so wrong for her type boy who may just be what she needs after all Will she learn to let go of her control and live a little?
Will the boy learn that maybe he's more than the funny The Boyfriend Thief is what I would call a typical teen book. Will the boy learn that maybe he's more than the funny guy? Will she discover that the ennemy is not actually all that bad.
Will she learn to trust others again It's an easy read. Fun summer book. Entertaining, safe, cute. I'm giving it a 4 stars because I had a good time reading it. Rated G: No bad language, no sex, no violence. Very safe book. Jul 04, Milena rated it it was amazing. I loved this book! The heroine and Hero were lovely 3 dimensional people who I fell in love with. I laughed, I cried, I couldn't put the book down.
The only thing I regret is not knowing how to make the lime, cherry and grape slushie that the hero of the book can make. I read it the first day I got it. I've started reading it again now. Aug 05, Zemira Kylo Ren fangirl Warner rated it liked it. Zac is such a funny guy.
I love him. I thought it was cute he wanted to be a comedian when he grows up. He could clearly make me laugh. I would steal him from Hanna for free. She wanted to remain in control and Zac was her total opposite. They were a good match. Dec 16, Lenore Kosinski rated it really liked it Shelves: kindle , pixel-of-ink. I thought I would get annoyed by Avery's issues, but in the end I just felt empathy for her And she didn't get off with a slap on the wrist The chemistry with Avery and Zac was superb, adorable With not perfect characters all around.
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