Title: Babe In Boyland
Author: Jody Gehrman
Release date: February 17, 2011
Publisher: Dial
Pages: 292
Source: Bookstore
Reading level: YA
When high school junior Natalie-or Dr. Aphrodite, as she calls herself when writing the relationship column for her school paper-is accused of knowing nothing about guys and giving girls bad relationship advice, she decides to investigate what guys really think and want. But the guys in her class won’t give her straight or serious answers. The only solution? Disguising herself as a guy and spending a week at Underwood Academy, the private all-boy boarding school in town. There she learns a lot about guys and girls in ways she never expected-especially when she falls for her dreamy roommate, Emilio. How can she show him she likes him without blowing her cover?
Babe In Boyland is a book I have been eyeing since I first saw it on the shelves over a year ago! It looked like a fun, laugh out loud, contemporary read and Iβm happy to say that thatβs exactly what it was. It was the perfect read for a lazy summer day and I devoured it!
Natalie is a very easy to like character. She is funny, nice, and willing to laugh at herself. She gets herself into quite a few awkward situations and they make for quite a few laughs. Sure she’s not the most well-developed character but with this kind of book it’s not really necessary.
Natalie’s friends, Chloe and Darcy, were fabulous. They were willing to some crazy things to help Natalie. And while they did get into fights, they were always looking out for each other and were willing to forgive. Their friendship was one of the best things about the book.
The story itself is not exactly unique but it’s still hilarious. Girls goes undercover at boys school, falls for boy as a boy, things blow up in girl’s face. If you’ve seen the movie She’s The Man, you know this story. However that did not detract from my enjoyment of the book since there were just enough changes to make it interesting.
Overall, Babe In Boyland is a must-read for fans of laugh out loud contemporaries. If Jody Gehrman’s other books are anything like this one I will have to check them out.
Ooh, this looks cute! If I see this book at the discount store again, I may give it a second look. I’m glad you enjoyed it. π
I read Babe in Boyland a while ago, and really liked it. Glad to see that you did, too. π
~Riv Re
Riv Reads
I adore this book- it’s such a fun story. I tried to read her Triple Shot Betty books though, but stopped because the first one bored me:( But I hope you like them!
I love this book too-so funny and very enjoyable! It made me think of She’s the Man as well, one of my family’s favorite films.
Every time I see the cover for this one I smile, I love it and it always makes me want to read it, the plot sounds so cute and fun and I will definitely keep this one in mind when I am looking for an easy read.
Kristin @ Young Adult Book Haven
I 100% agree with this review! I absolutely adored this book. π
Angie @ Pinkindle Reads & Reviews
I have been meaning to read this one for quite some time! A couple friends read it and said it was hilarious and I am glad to hear you felt the same. There is something about a girl masquerading as a boy that I love and it reminds me of the movie Just One of the Guys that is also always good for a laugh. I’ll definitely need to make time to read this soon. Great review! π
~Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Glad to hear that you enjoyed this one. I love that cover too! This was a fun read π
I’ve been wanting to read this book forever. Have contemplated picking it up several times, just haven’t had time to read it. I am really looking forward to reading it eventually though.
– Justin @ Justin’s Book Blog.
It’s look like a fun read. Perfect for when I want something light.
This sounds great! Not something I’d normally read, but I would like to give this one a shot. Easy to like character and I like to read fluffy, funny books some times. Thanks for sharing! π
It’s awesome this one was as cute and fun as it was marketed to be!
I love it when characters are fine with laughing at themselves, not taking themselves too seriously. It really gives them charm and likability π
Lovely review! π Glad you enjoyed it!! π
Now this sounds like my kind of read! I love the light and fun books! Thanks for bringing it to my attention! Great review π