Review: You Can't Go Wrong with a Tenino Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 6, 2013
Reviewed by MarissaBook provided by NetGalley for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the BookAfter reading Frat Boy and Toppy, I had hopes of the next book being Collin's story. I feel that there is something big there, something just waiting to burst from the author's mind and onto the pages of a book (or screen of an e-reader...). When I heard that it was actually Paul's story that came next, I thought, "What kind of story can that ass have?" and realized that, of course, the worst of the bunch will have the most interesting story! After all, there had to be a reason Paul was so obnoxious, why he hated athletes and frat brothers so very, very much.In FB&T;, I didn't like Paul. He is rude and arrogant and he seems to hate everyone. And, worst of all, he disses Brad's pancakes. In fact, at the end of FB&T;, Sebastian lets it be known that Paul is on his way out as a roommate. At the beginning of Love, Hypothetically, Paul has, indeed, been given the boot and is now living in dormitory housing. Temporarily, until he can save up enough for his own place. But he is still the loveable ass we knew from the previous book.Trevor, at first, comes off a bit too cocky - as if Paul will forget their past and fall at his feet in supplication. Even as he realizes Paul still holds a grudge, Trevor maintains a "but-you-should-forgive-me-cause-I-said-sorry-and-gave-you-a-blow-job" attitude. It takes a bit for me to warm up to Trevor, but I have to admit he is worth warming up to. How many men will sit in a room by themselves, with a party going on around them, just in the hopes that "he" will show up? So, yes, Trevor becomes worth it. Even for rude and obnoxious Paul.I adore Anne Tenino's writing. She has snark down like no other author. (And I should know, I speak it fluently. Just ask my boyfriend.) I love how she brings out the romance of her characters without sacrificing their flaws. That's right - she lets them remain human and keep their failing careers, rude comebacks, and quirky idiosyncrasies. At the same time, she allows someone to fall in love with them just the way they are, no changes required. For honest-to-goodness romance, you can't go wrong with a Tenino book.