"When real men disappoint us..."

Who do we turn to? When our romantic lives are a complete bust, who do we dream will magically appear and make everything better?

Esther Zuckerman's new book, A Field Guide to Internet Boyfriends, has the answers to all of these questions, using examples of several "meme-worthy" celebrities that make our hearts pound excessively against our ribcage (male and female).

What is an "Internet Boyfriend?"

As Zuckerman explains, this is far more than sexual attraction, although that does have some part to play in how we view these celebrities. What she aims to show us through her book is how celebrities like Timothee Chalamet, Chris Evans, Laura Dern and Janelle Monae make us feel connected to them through more than just their looks, but rather through their crush-worthy personalities. An important thing to note is that the celebrities included are not a definitive list of the only Internet Boyfriends/Girlfriends in existence, but rather examples to help us understand which celebrities fit under this category, and who else we might consider.

Charming, comedic, quirky and surprisingly academic, Zuckerman does an excellent job of informing her readers about the phenomenon of the internet, and how the internet allows us to be connected to those who seem so out of reach. I also loved how she included definitions for the slang and acronyms she used, because without it, those who live under a rock (me) and don't understand current internet language, would have been lost. Another interesting feature of the book was the quiz at the beginning, which guides you towards your own Internet Boyfriend (Michael B Jordan and Harry Styles were my results...not complaining).

This book was an amazing gift to receive during the final weeks of my semester (thank you @ReadForeverPub for my copy), and I have a feeling it would make an adorable Christmas gift for some people...Keep that in mind!

4.5/5 stars from me! Thank you to all my readers who have patiently waited for me to navigate school and blogging...I am, as always, your Opinionated Bookworm. Please comment below, or email me (theopinionatedbookworm@gmail.com) or follow me on Instagram (@theopinionatedbookworm1) to share any thoughts or recommendations.

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