That Boy Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Jillian Dodd
SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
2,696

That Boy by Jillian Dodd Book Summary

Fall in love with the boy next door in this sweet romance by USA Today Best Selling Author, Jillian Dodd. 

You know, being friends with two cute boys does have its benefits.

There's Danny. Danny is a golden boy in every way. He has dreamy blue eyes and blonde hair that always looks perfect, even when it’s windblown or been stuck under a football helmet. He’s the boy every girl crushes on. The boy I get into trouble with, the boy I fight with, the hot quarterback no girl can resist. Being with Danny is like being on an adventure. He has a bright, contagious smile and abs to die for. 

Equally crush worthy is Phillip. Adorable, sweet Phillip, who I have known since birth. Phillip has dark hair, a perfect smile, brown eyes, and the sexiest voice I have ever heard. He’s the boy I talk to every night before I go to sleep. The boy who rescues me, the boy who can read my mind, the boy who is always there for me, the boy who tries to keep me out of trouble, the boy who irritatingly keeps getting hotter, and whose strong arms always seem to find their way around me.  And when he gives me that grin, I can never say no.

One boy will give me my very first kiss.
One boy will teach me to make out.
One boy will take me to prom.
And finally, one boy will ask me to marry him.
They will both be my best friends.
But only one of them will be the boy I fall in love with.
Only one of them is that boy.

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Book Name That Boy
Genre Romance for Young Adults
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 884.72 KB

That Boy (Jillian Dodd) Book Reviews 2024

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An array of emotions. Different writing style but it’s nicely done and works for this type of story. I had my reservations at first but I thoroughly enjoyed this coming of age story of different kinds of forever loves. I laughed, cried and sighed with Jay on her journey - which may not be very far from some of ours. Enjoy!

Amazing!!!!!. This book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time! I absolutely love the characters in this story, and was definitely rooting for a certain couple the entire time, and was so happy with the outcome.

love it!. so good. finished in four days and it’s a pretty long book! i read a review that i agreed with, it was very hard to connect with jj at first. but towards the end i did. if you’re reading this, i definitely recommend it!! ****DO NOT READ BELOW BECAUSE THERE ARE SPOILERS!!!**** here’s some things that i wish hadn’t happened, or that had. 1) i wish jadyn and danny slept together so it would seem more complete i guess? and i wish that they dated some, too. for a little at least 2) i really hate that danny proposed to lori. i hate that they can’t all stay the way they were being younger. i haven’t read the other books yet, but here’s to hoping danny and lori don’t last. like seriously, it irks me way more than it should. 3) her parents dying was really sad for me. yes, it added great conflict. but why couldn’t they have just been in comas for awhile and then on hospice or something like that? and then they slowly recover, with a few scares along the way for good measure? i’d much prefer that than the sadness of not having them anymore. though i appreciate how it didn’t dwell on that so much 4) i wish there was more time on certain years. well, most years. i wanted more of college, more of jadyn and danny. i was really, really rooting for them to last a bit. now i just feel like they never really got it out of their system. i wanted more of high school too, and junior high when they were still munchkins. adult life got crazy and i wasn’t prepared learning about danny and jadyn had done these things, but i wasn’t told 5) that was a lot of critiques, so for good measure i will add in this. i could not put it down. i’ve finally finished it and it’s 4:03am as i’m writing this. i loved the story. i chain read books, but i get very emotionally attached to some, i can go way back and name the books and authors that made me cry or that i’ll never forget (ie We Were Liars, or Finding Sky i believe it was called. i bawled like crazy with those). so yes, i get very attached to characters when i’ve inserted myself into the book as them, which is why i wanted danny and jadyn to have dated, or why i wish her parents still lived. again, i’ve only just finished this one. but i’m hoping something happens where jadyn and danny date for a little bit and then come back together. but i guess all this reading is jus preparing me for the harsh reality that is life. i’ve never been a fan of change, so i must say i’m proud of myself for handling this book as well as i did. i do commemorate this work of literature, though. kept me on my toes (though i want more romance with phillip. i know, i’m needy) if you haven’t read the book yet and just read those spoilers, first of all why would you even risk it? and second of all, you need to read this, period. seriously a good book. (i feel it is also important to add that a) while reading this book i was/am on my period and b) as someone who inserts themselves into novels, i compared the characters to real experiences from me. see where my emotion comes from?) okay, ending positive. definite read. especially since it’s free! and i’ll be reading the next one as well!

Amazing. I've read this book seriously about 50 times and I still love it.

Not a book. This was a diary/journal log, not a book classification. The book was so very very long and slow paced. I was bored to death! The summary wasn’t very eye capturing and the book was terrible.

Love, love, love. I still kind of wish her and Danny would’ve ended up together but I love her with Phillip!!

It was okay.... Wasn't super excited impressed with this one. I felt like the main character jumped around too much with her feelings and it was very unrealistic. I couldn't connect with the main character. I loved both the boys characters, but I just felt like the main character was lacking

That Boy. I enjoyed That Boy and wished to read the next ones. When I went to buy it, the price was too much. I am an elderly widow on a limited budget. I'm sure there more readers that love to read and are in the same situation. Thank you for the one I read. Sincerely, Elizabeth Standridge

That Boy. Truly enjoyed this sweet love story. I laughed and I cried. Not many books have the ability to bring out these emotions in me.

Good Read. I got this book when I was browsing and immediately jumped on it cause it was free! I really like the plot although a bit unrealistic with the relationship between the main character and her two friends. The book takes you from the beginning of their friendship through college and young adulthood. Very descriptive and I feel like I know the characters personally. Not for anyone under 15 because of the drinking, kissing and mature content. I recommend it as a pass time.

That Boy. This story is about JJ and growing up next door to Phillip and Danny. They have always been there for each other even in the worse of times. I loved seeing the three of them grow up together and how their relationships changed over time. I loved how things worked out in the end can’t wait for more.

Amazing Writing. This book was so much fun! There’s fantastic character development, and, while it's an easy read, the details made the whole story come alive - I couldn't put it down!

Amazing. This books is great. Probably my new favorite. It’s got me in the mood to start writing again myself, not many books do that. I already have a draft and a few pages done. I was so inspired. Love this book and can’t wait to read even more of her work. Thank you for inspiring me. ❤️

Sweet. Touching and fun

Unforgettable. By far one of the best romance books I’ve ever read, (and I’ve read A LOT😂). It took you on an unforgettable journey of YA and NA romance and finding THE one. 11/10 would recommend!!!

Hilarious!. I loved how light and easy the story goes, we barely feel the time pass while we are reading this. The narrative is fantastic, I feel like JJ and I are best friends! Can't wait to read the others in this series.

Better. Best novel I ever read, so interesting

Just okay. I didn’t like the way the book was written in the style of her rambling thoughts and some of it was really drug out. I did read all of it though because I wanted to know how it ended. I don’t think I can manage to get through any of the sequels though.

Amazing. This is an awesome book. I have recommended it to so many people and they have loved it also. I wish the series hadn't ended. This books made me laugh a lot and cry a lot so be ready!!

That Boy. Best book I’ve read in years! Sweet, romantic, fun! I laughed. I cried. I couldn’t put it down. I wish there were more books like this one!

$10?!?!. Don’t pay $10 for each of the books in this series. Wait until it gets to half price books and you can buy it for $2.

OMG!!!!. This was a really good book one of my favorites!!!! I always get the free books but this book was so good I'm buying the other two books!!!!

SO AMAZING. This book was literally one of the BEST books I have ever read. I couldn’t put it down! This is one book everyone definitely has to read. Definitely worth the get. Great job, Jillian Dodd.

Wait... What??? Why??. Why is everyone gushing over this book? It's written for a very young mindset. The ending threw me off completely. The beginning of the book was like a really long diary entry of a child. Then she randomly falls in love with one best friend and falls out of love just ask quick to fall in love with another but she seems as tho she is never even sure of her feelings for him so the ending makes no sense to me!!!

Really Amazing. This book is so unique and relatable I absolutely adore it! However, it does remind me of Junie B. Jones in that of how JJ words things. Would have loved to see her words mature more as she got older but overall it is so amazing! Nice Job!

Sweet Adventure. This book was very sweet. I enjoyed it sometimes it was so sweet my teeth hurt. But it was a great coming of age story with a happy ending. It was a bit of an emotional roller coaster but I enjoyed the love story.

Yes!. I truly enjoyed this book. Of course I basically just cried my eyes out and in the last chapter I again cried and got terrified. This was so full of life and I loved the message that came through this book, well I liked two messages that came through it; What the hell? And live life to the fullest and take advantage of all great life opportunities. There for this book was great and I give it 5 stars and say that all the emoticons where a bit of a reality check at how lucky I am so, what the hell I’m gonna read the next one!!! I highly recommend this and from now on when I’m second guessing something I’ll just say, what the hell.

Great!. A quick, easy ready! I found myself wonder what was going to happen next when I wasn’t reading!

Definitely YOUNG adult. I have to admit, the storyline was cute, but I felt it was quite butchered. What with Jay’s relationships with the two boys seemed so odd with her so suddenly being with Danny, and then right on to Phillip and still unsure? So much of it was just so unrealistic, and yes, I know that this is fiction, but I just felt like I couldn’t relate to any of this. The tragic scene with Jay’s parents (trying not to spoil) was just so unrealistic as well. The way she reacted to everything was so not right. Maybe if I were 12 or 13 I’d enjoy this more? Jay’s life was just so unrealistic and seemed so immature for her age. Probably wouldn’t recommend this book.

That Boy. I loved LOVED this book. The author wrote an amazing story, with humor and angst and everything in between. The illustrations made it all the better. Wow! Thank you for a wonderful read.

PERFECT!. THIS BOOK IS SO MUCH FUN. One of my favorites!! You will find yourself immersed in the relationships between these characters. You will laugh out loud and ugly cry. Get the whole series, don't play yourself!

Love ir. I read all Jillian's books and all I really have loved them. This trilogy made me feel a lots of emotions. It made me laugh, mourn, cherish life and made me appreciate more the author. I read the three books in less than a week and will read them again very soon. Love them!!

Pleasantly surprised 😀. Short answer: I was really surprised at how genuine and real it turned out, I really recommend this book to teens for light romantic but substanceful reading 😊 Long answer for those interested -- So I read the description, and it sounded like it was gonna be a really cool and romantic teen pop book (it helps that it's free😁). So I started reading, and got a little discouraged from finishing cuz it looked like it was gonna turn out to be one of those "perfect teen life" books that probably nobody actually lives cuz parents are way more strict in real life. But i have nothing else to do so I kept reading anyways. And I have to say I'm really thankful I did, because it turns out to be a really depthful and genuine and just really emotional. So if you're like me and have strict parents and know you'll never live a life like what's in this book, please just sit tight and keep reading because I promise it gets really deep and real. Unfortunately it's because something tragic happens, but I aint gonna spoil it for ya 😉 I hope this helps you, and happy reading!

Loved it!. What a sweet story of three lifelong friends!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!. I read all the books in the series for That Boy. And if you're planning on reading it the whole series..... DO IT!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I EVEN CRIED ON ONE OF THE BOOKS💖💖💖PLEASE MAKE ANOTHER SERIES RELATING TO THAT BOY SERIES!!!!!

Boring. The story and the characters could be so much more entertaining and strong but we are seeing it through the eyes of a selfish 10 years old girl which only manage to bore you and make you want to...I could not finish the book.

Meh – but still cute. This book is definitely more young adult than FOR adults. That being said, "That Boy" is a contemporary romance (kinda) focusing on the trials and tribulations of one Ms. JJ Reynolds, taking you through her childhood to adolescence and emphasizing two friendships in particular both with the hunky boy(s)-next-door along with their everlasting charm and penchants for partying. However, I don't believe that the characters were fleshed out enough to warrant this long of a book, everything is surface level and driven by hormones (with "Oops. I love you." and/or "Oops. You're hot." being as deep as it gets) Although there was certainly room to explore more depth within these characters, the author seems to drivel on into fairly insignificant plot points. Plus, when she FINALLY does couple up with "that boy" it seems purely physical with no explanation as to why they like each other— just an "I like you... Wanna bang?" Despite all of these things, the book was a light and cute read for me. The story was very charming and sweet and had me smiling at my phone like a ninny on more than one occasion. ;)

So good. I absolutely loved this book, there was no way I was getting a decent amount of sleep until it was finished.. I couldn’t stop reading! I knew JJ would end up with one of the two boys from the beginning but quickly realized who it was! Such a sweet book and would definitely recommend to others!

A Great Read. I enjoyed reading this novel. It's very lengthy, but there's a reason for that. Everything that lead to the ending starts from chapter 2. There's always been a connection between the two main characters thought out the novel, but do not admit it until the end. And that's what makes the novel special. However, I did not like her parents passing away and she's promiscuous in the novel. Great story, just lengthy.

Eh.... It was ok for a free book. Poorly written and not really a god love story. The transitioning from friends to a romantic relationship was kind of just awkward. This story line had potential, but just ended up butchered.

So Disappointed 😔. Well, the grammar was fabulous and that was satisfying and the way the story was told wasn't too bad but the vocabulary for each age is completely off. When the protagonist is high school it sounds like she's still in middle school. I couldn't stand it. She acted incredibly immature as a high school senior and it really took away from the story line. The book gave off the vibe that a 5th grader wrote it imagining what it would be like to grow up throughout the years because "cute boys" isn't a term used for college guys at frat parties. I REALLY wish the word choice was more realistic for each age that JJ is at. If that was the case, the book would have received 4 stars or probably 5 even.

Pointless. Takes to long to get to the point. There’s not even a story really, it’s just a bunch of random moments.

AMAZING. This is by far the best book I've ever read. Jillian Dodd does such a great job making you really feel like you know the characters, and unlike most romance novels, she always seems to find a way to add humor in some of the scenes.

That boy. This was honestly one of the best books I have ever read!!

Woah! Amazing! 10 Stars!. Wow. This book was amazing. I normally don't read much, but I wanna keep reading this series. I've already read this book two times! I love it great job! Highly recommend it! The perfect love story! It was very emotional and had me crying! I loved it!!! 😍😍😍😋😋😋

What an amazing story!. I have had this book sitting on my mini for eons. I really don't remember when I got it but apparently I did and forgot about it until yesterday. As I was cruising on Amazon I saw a blurb for this book and thought what a great story idea and thought before I one click it I better check to make sure I don't already have it (which has happened more often then not). Well I did. This is a story about three friends. JJ, Danny, and Phillip who are all extremely close. Not like close close but very close. I loved reading about all their lives growing up and how they loved and loss. The story is super sweet and if you are looking for a super sweet, no hot steamy sex scenes, or foul language then this is it. You get a real sense of love with these three and can't help but fall in love with the story. So happy I decided to read this.

Cute!. Sure cute story! So much more than i thought it would be. Loved it ^_^

What. Excuse me? You took my heart.. So I loved the book. I liked how it started out from the perspective of a little child because the story started from there. But for me, I really thought she would have ended up with Danny. I was so rooting for the romance with Danny. Danny was her first everything. And then I’m just supposed to go with the Phillip relationship.. I was shipping Danny so much. I was just disappointed she and Danny didn’t end up together because who cares if they were too similar. They got each other. Worked with each other. But I suppose I get what the author did. All in all. Book started kinda slow. But it needed to be to tell the story. Made me get super attach to Danny as you can see... I’m heartbroken. Lol good job

Awesome book.. This book really got me hooked whereas i ended up dating my child hood best friend. If your looking for a great young love turning into something more then this is totally the book. Hooked me right away.

Can't stop thinking about it😩. This book was so good! It got me so emotional. I loved it.

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Sweet. This is a sweet and romantic story. I enjoyed the chemistry between the 3 main characters and lived the ending. I just wish there'd been more dialogue.

That Boy ❤️. This book was really funny & easy going. I loved reading it, however I kinda always knew what the ending would be. Still I enjoyed it very much 👍

😍😍😍. I genuinely and absolutely fell in love with this book. I enjoyed reading every single bit from beginning to finish, it's a truly unique book and I've been trying to find the second one. The characters are fantastic and incredibly thought out and I loved every single one. I can honestly recommend this book to anyone and everyone

That Boy 😍😍. The best book ever couldn't put it down can't wait to read the next one

❤. This book was so sweet right the way from the very beginning to the very end. JJ ended up with the perfect person for her & my heart melted xx

That Boy. Best book I've ever read! More than I expected, I just thought it would be the same old sob story everyone else writes, but it was amazing!!

Thank you for such an amazing book! :). I love this book so much!, Jillian is my all time favourite author!, I can't stop reading her books, they're just that awesome!, the song I always listen to when I'm reading this book is 'heartbreak girl' by 5 seconds of summer, because I think it just totally sums up Phillip and Jaydyn's friendship!, I don't think I will ever get bored of Jillian's writing!!

Fantastic. What a brilliant book really enjoyed the story.

Omg. Yet again, JD smashes it out the park with this book. ♥️♥️♥️

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Loved it from start to finish. Could not put this book down. Loved the way it was written and reading about her life from a very young age. Loved all the characters, enjoyed the romance drama and humour! I am so team Phillip! Can't wait to read the next book :D

Love this book. Love this book. Couldn’t put it down.

fantastic!. i absolutley loved this book! it had such an interesting story line and i cant get enough of jadyn, phillip and danny. i will definantly be buying the next book in the series

Amazing. Most amazing book ever! Loved every moment and didn't put it down once till my parents took away my iPad :( loved it so much just want more

Bad. It's like a 12 year old wrote this book. Just not a good or even interesting read. Don't waste your downloads

No go.. I flicked onto one page of this book and thought a young teenager had written it. The protagonist was annoying and cringingly hard to read. I won't bother reading the rest of the book.

Fantastic read!!!!. I absolutely loved this book. The story was well written and I literally couldn't put it down. The storyline was great and the characters rich, including JJ who wasn't some sappy prissy pushover like a lot of woman in many books. Even know I'm sleep deprived from finishing this book, I've bought the second!!! Can't wait!

Speechless !. I finished this book in less than 48 hours. It was truly the most exciting story i have read in such a long time. I didn't want it to end at all. Highly recommended!

Chick lit. Great book, addictive and totally took me back to being young again. great characters and I am about to start book two, so there goes my plans to do any housework as will read till I am finished.

Love this!!!. Goodreads!!! Jillian Dodd amaze me with her fun, cute hilarious writing! Love all the characters here and the ending!!! Omgasdfjkl; just read this if you like cute lol romance!!

That boy, that book, the best!!!. Best book I've read in a long time, Phillip is every girls dream, where's Danny is every girls fantasy ;)

That Boy. OMG, this book made me cry and laugh, loved it!!!!

OMG! LOVE THIS BOOK👌. This is an awesome book! Good Job! I am so Team Phillip😍😍

THIS BOOK!. I love this book so much! It's written so well and I feel like everything that happens in the book is happening to me! The story line is just perfect! I reckon that it should definitely be made into a movie! 🤓

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Loved this book so much I couldn't put it down, I'm 13 and got hooked it was definitely my type of book, great characters and so entertaining, loved the sequel and can't wait for the third book!

Such a good book. I think Jillian Dodd is a great author, and I keep reading and re-reading this book because it's really food

Loved loved it!! 😍. It was such an amazing book, a great story and just amazing! 👌🏼😍

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Heartwarming. This story stole my heart. I felt like a young girl again. I've already recommended it to all my friends who like a book that pulls the heartstrings.

My heart melts with every page. Awesome!!!!

That boy. Such a good book!!

Amazing!. Normally i dont like reading, but i loved this book! Ive read the 2 other books (That baby and that wedding) I loved them all, i hope that you make another one jillian, i will read it! This is my favorite book!!! Awesome!

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The That Boy book written by Jillian Dodd was published on 01 May 2011, Sunday in the Romance for Young Adults category. A total of 2,696 readers of the book gave the book 4.5 points out of 5.

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