
Series: Boomerang #1
Published by William Morrow Paperbacks on 7/8/2014
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, New Adult
Pages: 325
Format: ARC
Source: Borrowed
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The first book in a sensational New Adult trilogy from Noelle August\r\n\r\nWelcome to Boomerang.com, the dating site for the millennial gen with its no-fuss, no-commitments matchups, and where work is steamier than any random hook-up\r\n\r\nMia Galliano is an aspiring filmmaker. Ethan Vance has just played his last game as a collegiate soccer star. They’re sharp, hungry for success, and they share a secret.\r\n\r\nLast night, Ethan and Mia met at a bar, and, well . . . one thing led to another, which led to them waking up the next morning—together. Things turned awkward in a hurry when they found themselves sharing a post hookup taxi . . . to the same place: Boomerang headquarters.\r\n\r\nWhat began as a powerful connection between them is treated to a cold shower courtesy of two major complications. First, Boomerang has a strict policy against co-worker dating. And second, they’re now competitors for only one job at the end of summer.\r\n\r\nAs their internships come to an end, will they manage to keep their eyes on the future and their hands off each other, or will the pull of attraction put them right back where they started?
BOOMERANG was a nice and quirky read, but it just didn’t wow me.
What I Liked
The romance and the interplay between Mia and Ethan was cute and funny. Girl hooks up with Guy, they figure out they are each other’s competition for a sweet post-grad office job. I enjoyed reading them figure out how to navigate the waters of their relationship, as well as the hiccups they encountered. It kind of reminded me of the first episode of Grey’s Anatomy, except cuter. It’s definitely sexy, and Mia and Ethan’s sexual attraction to each other was well-done, although the actual sex was just…meh.
What I Disliked
Technically, not much. It didn’t feel like a compulsory story, especially considering the fact that it took me about 3 weeks to read a 300-ish page paperback. I didn’t feel that invested in either character, later proven when I tried to write this review but couldn’t remember their names. I’m not that bad with names, but neither Mia nor Ethan stood out to me after I put the book down. And it was relatively easy to forget their story (a good reason to write reviews as soon as you finish the book, because I’m struggling with details here). I think the odds of Ethan going on a blind date with his ex while living in L.A. seemed far-fetched.
Verdict
New Adult fans will probably really like it, despite it’s little flaws. Genre fans should love it.
Jennifer @ BookShelfery
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Not for me but I am going to get it for my mom. She loves her some NA 🙂 🙂
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Genre fans should like it a lot. 🙂
Jennifer @ BookShelfery’s latest thoughts >> ARC Review: BOOMERANG by Noelle August
I’ve seen so many mixed reviews about this and even my friends are all over the board on their opinions. I suppose I’ll just have to read it to see for myself.
You have a copy, right?
Jennifer @ BookShelfery’s latest thoughts >> ARC Review: BOOMERANG by Noelle August
I’ve had my eye on this one for awhile. Sorry you didn’t like it better. I’m really picky about NA, so it might not be right for me either.
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