My Invisible Boyfriend

by Susie Day

Book Overview

Heidi has come up with the perfect solution to her popularity problems--a fake boyfriend. She's manufactured every detail about him, and even made him a real-life Internet profile that makes him look... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545073545
• ISBN13: 9780545073547
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Fresh and Fun!

My Invisible Boyfriend definitely surprised me- in a good way! The writing was fresh, fun, and well done. The characters were creative and likable, as well. At first it was a little slow, but as the story progressed I got more and more into it. It was a very original, realistic read, that was a pleasant break from all the paranormal books I've been reading lately. Heidi was a really likable main character, that had me laughing out loud at her witty way of speaking. And not just because she was British! I was reminded in a way of Louise Rennison's Confessions of Georgia Nicholson series while reading My Invisible Boyfriend- I definitely have a soft spot for British humor :) In addition, Heidi really was just a normal girl trying to find her place in the world. Her friends were unique and interesting, as well. They all had something really memorable about them that stood out to me even more after I'd finished reading. Ed, the imaginary boyfriend, was great, too. I liked how realistic Heidi made him appear, but the best part was how he really helped Heidi's friends deal with their problems (even though he was really Heidi). The mystery surrounding "the real boy" kept you guessing, but I had a feeling I knew who he really was from the start. Luckily I was right! I don't want to spoil anything, but let's just say, in the end, Heidi found the perfect guy! As I mentioned before, the plot was very original. I agree Heidi shouldn't have lied to her friends, and the lie involving "Ed" got a little out of hand, but she did learn her lesson. It was a quick and fresh read, that will have you smiling by the end. There are fun twists in the plots that will keep you interested and the characters are really likable. Especially Heidi, who many girls can relate to. The writing was funny and the plot unique. I can't wait to read more from Susie Day! Overall: 4 out of 5 stars

Quirky and Sweet

Heidi is a quirky character with a great sense of humor. She loves to watch DVD episodes of her favorite spy show and has imaginary conversations with the main character, Mycroft Christie. It is hard for Heidi to adapt to the changes in her friends. She feels left behind since her friends have all paired up with guys. Heidi's behavior may seem odd at times and she does give in to flights of fancy but I think it makes her character believable. I found myself identifying with her as someone who has felt like an outsider. It can be hard on teens when their friends begin to date and they are not in a relationship. I think the book really handled this topic very well. One thing that was obvious to me early on was the identity of Heidi's mystery guy. Of course Heidi is clueless which leads to rather funny situations. I was very happy with whom she ended up because I thought he is a sweet guy and just perfect for her. My Invisible Boyfriend is a cute and funny story about friendship and relationships. The book is set in England so there are some vocabulary differences but I was able to understand it without too much difficulty. The title suggests that the book is a romance but really the focus is on friendship which I found refreshing. Heidi and her friends are one of a kind. This would make a great summer book when you are in the mood for something light, sweet, and funny. Readalikes: The Oracle of Dating by Allison van Diepen, A Match Made in High School by Kristin Walker, The Espressologist by Kristina Springer, The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg

;-)

Cute book once you get past the, for the lack of a better word, "UKisms". Yes I made that up, but from the start it's constant banter with terms I had no clue as to what the heck she was saying. The author is from Wales, so there are a lot of strange, to me, terminology. I'm sure the average "American" teenager wouldn't understand it either. But once you get used to the weird names and slang it has a really cute story underneath. And a happy ending to boot!

Very Cute!

I have to admit that when I first started this I didn't like it very much, but as the story went on and the characters, as well as the writing, became clearer and more developed, I was hooked, quite simply. Since when you take out the slow moving beginning, My Invisible Boyfriend is one darlin' book that I simply couldn't get enough up, and I hope the same goes for you if you take the leap and read it too! Heidi was a charming, yet naive (Though who isn't at some point or another?) main character that you couldn't help but like as you went along with her on this hilarious tale of one invisible boyfriend gone wrong. While some may take her overzealous imagination as her being immature, I liked that part of her character. Since it was funny and added a unique twist to My Invisible Boyfriend. Also I liked how she truly cared about her friends, even if she did do some dumb things at times. Adding to this, I really liked the secondary characters such as Teddy (AH-dorable, loved him!) and all her crazy yet funny friends. The premise was fun and reminiscent of Kate Brian's Fake Boyfriend but way better! I enjoyed how Susie incorporated different methods of technology in it because it added a fun aspect to the plot, as well as the different twists that kept you guessing of how exactly My Invisible Boyfriend would end. Would the truth about Ed ever come out? What is up with Fili? Or better yet Eric? Would Heidi ever find her prince charming?! Only time and future pages would tell! Though as with most books even if they are good have problems and I have to say that My Invisible Boyfriend had some, unfortunately. Such as the fact that instead of writing out words normally even once in a while you would get something like this from Heidi. OUTS. TAN. DING. While this was okay with me at first, the more it occurred the more annoyed I became. Though, other than that small point there wasn't much else that bothered me about this book. Well, except for the lackluster beginning but I've already addressed that. In all, My Invisible Boyfriend is a book that I enjoyed and I think you will too if you're on the lookout for a fun and quick read to add to your TBR pile! I'm really looking forward to reading more by Ms. Day! Grade: B+

Wonderful

I loved reading Invisible Boyfriend, partly because the storyline is so creative and cute - I mean, really, who, in high school did not have the thought of creating the "perfect" boyfriend - you know, the one that you could never really find in real life because - let's face it - the perfect boyfriend does not exist other than in our own minds. I loved the Heidi character because she was fun, engaging and smart - which is always something that I look for in my main characters - no wishy washy girls need apply! The only part that I thought was a bit predictable was the "guy falling for Heidi" and while I do see why he is brought into the storyline, it felt as though i had read this part before. Nonetheless, once I got use to his contribution to the storyline, I once again, found myself totally egaged and in love with this book. Sharply written, with great humor and wit - loved it.