Elizabeth SeibertThe Bro Code

Maybe I passed the phrase of high school romances, but this book was difficult to continue

I sank right into the world of the Bro Code, and found myself thinking back to my own high school days (which looked pretty much nothing like Nick, Carter, Austin, and Eliza's, by the way, other than the fact that I also did sports...) and friendships from back then. Seibert builds such a believable bond between the Bros. Their code of rules may seem a little cliche, but they involve some of the most ridiculous things (like "a bro shalt not skip ab workouts" or "a bro shalt not back down from spicy foods") along with the more "traditional" "rules" from bro culture. But ultimately, she shapes a world where bros can learn from their mistakes, talk about them, and examine their own toxic masculinity.It's a light enough story that touches on some pretty serious topics, too. She does a very good job at tackling them head on and not skirting around them.

I loved this book! It took me back to when I was in high school, and the "bro" voice worked well to both add a comedic effect and let readers glimpse the social pressures that "bro-culture" can have on high school teens.The relationship between Nick and Eliza was just what I hoped it would be, fluffy with some drama that made me hold my breath, and I loved how (no spoilers) they acted at the end of the book. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants a refreshing, YA read, or any young readers who are looking for a fun romantic comedy.

I'm admittedly not a fun of YA fiction, and barely read the genre.Needless to say, it was very entertaining and a nice little fun read. I would definitely recommend this to someone in high school who needs to discover the holy "Bro code" isn't everything!

The Bro Code was funny, heartfelt, and teaches incredible lessons about what it means to be a "bro" in today's world. As someone who never even close to being a bro in high school, I loved living that life vicariously through Nick and his OBs.