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Oak Grove High #1
Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy
When the school’s bad boy infiltrates her shelter, will she lose her sanctuary or her heart?
Ava hates that she’s a klutz. Like the time her clumsiness left her dripping mud on the floor of the school office while being laughed at by the bad boy. Volunteering at the animal shelter is her escape from a toxic home life. When court-ordered community service lands Dylan there too, Ava fears she’s lost her sanctuary.
A spontaneous water fight heats things up and suddenly she anticipates each meeting. But his reputation might be too much for her to overlook. Will she lose her refuge or her heart?
If you like opposites attract, forced proximity, and adorable dogs, you’ll love Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls. The first book in the Oak Grove High series by KE Strand.
Buy Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls for your latest binge read today.
Ava hates that she’s a klutz. Like the time her clumsiness left her dripping mud on the floor of the school office while being laughed at by the bad boy. Volunteering at the animal shelter is her escape from a toxic home life. When court-ordered community service lands Dylan there too, Ava fears she’s lost her sanctuary.
A spontaneous water fight heats things up and suddenly she anticipates each meeting. But his reputation might be too much for her to overlook. Will she lose her refuge or her heart?
If you like opposites attract, forced proximity, and adorable dogs, you’ll love Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls. The first book in the Oak Grove High series by KE Strand.
Buy Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls for your latest binge read today.
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First published May 27, 2022
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June 15, 2023
DNF - The H offering the h his shirt for yet another mishap.
The "clumsy" was so OTT ridiculous that I just couldn't take it anymore. I mean, every other page was some accident that usually ended with a change of clothing. I liked the plot/set up but it was too juvenile/silly/cheesy for me.
The "clumsy" was so OTT ridiculous that I just couldn't take it anymore. I mean, every other page was some accident that usually ended with a change of clothing. I liked the plot/set up but it was too juvenile/silly/cheesy for me.
January 6, 2025
This one hurt my soul a lot, but the author didn't make the entire book be bogged down by the home life for the FMC. It would have been very easy to do, because it involved so much turbulence, especially in relation to Ava and her brother. I did like how she had an outlet, sort-of, with her best friends. While she didn't tell them everything, she did let gem know when it had been a bad time at home.
I also should mention the amount of times I wanted to knock the heads of the grandma and the mum together... For flip sake. Grow up! (I do have a feeling that eventually they might, at least with the mum due to an event that happens in the book but I am not so sure about the grandma. I wish there had been a little more insight into her, especially more of the relationship between her and her grandchildren.)
This isn't the first book where the MMC is misunderstood due to something that happened in the past, but I did like Dylan's character. While we the reader realise only later that he is amused by her clumsiness, the author wasn't kidding when Ava kept getting herself in situations involving water, mud, spillage of food and drink..., I wish he had had a conversation about that more with her. A few more mentions of how he views it.
This is a book that handles some very hard topics, and if Ava wasn't so cheerful, understanding and hiding from it all (there were times when she put her head in the sand), I don't think this book would have worked. The author kept a good balance between the awe of growing up, finding that love and depending on friends, to the destructive home that Ava came from.
This one is a hard one to get through. I struggled because it hurt so much what Ava went through with her mum and grandma. I had moments when I wish it could have become unrealistic and someone sweeped her out of that household, preferably her older brother took guardianship, and she wouldn't have to deal with it any of it. But that's not life. That's the cruel fact of it, and how the author showed that there was such a promising future for Ava with Dylan, and Ava and her connections with her friends.
Highly recommend.
I also should mention the amount of times I wanted to knock the heads of the grandma and the mum together... For flip sake. Grow up! (I do have a feeling that eventually they might, at least with the mum due to an event that happens in the book but I am not so sure about the grandma. I wish there had been a little more insight into her, especially more of the relationship between her and her grandchildren.)
This isn't the first book where the MMC is misunderstood due to something that happened in the past, but I did like Dylan's character. While we the reader realise only later that he is amused by her clumsiness, the author wasn't kidding when Ava kept getting herself in situations involving water, mud, spillage of food and drink..., I wish he had had a conversation about that more with her. A few more mentions of how he views it.
This is a book that handles some very hard topics, and if Ava wasn't so cheerful, understanding and hiding from it all (there were times when she put her head in the sand), I don't think this book would have worked. The author kept a good balance between the awe of growing up, finding that love and depending on friends, to the destructive home that Ava came from.
This one is a hard one to get through. I struggled because it hurt so much what Ava went through with her mum and grandma. I had moments when I wish it could have become unrealistic and someone sweeped her out of that household, preferably her older brother took guardianship, and she wouldn't have to deal with it any of it. But that's not life. That's the cruel fact of it, and how the author showed that there was such a promising future for Ava with Dylan, and Ava and her connections with her friends.
Highly recommend.
May 16, 2022
I needed this book. I was so hooked that it only took me a couple days to finish. Both of my dogs were adopted from shelters so I really loved their love for the animals and wanting them to find homes. I think things happened a little fast but they still had good chemistry.
I think this book is great for younger crowds and readers being introduced to the YA Genre. If you’re feeling down, maybe check this book out because it made me so happy and put me in a good mood while reading it.
I would love to see more into Dylan’s life and maybe her brother once he leaves after graduation.
I think this book is great for younger crowds and readers being introduced to the YA Genre. If you’re feeling down, maybe check this book out because it made me so happy and put me in a good mood while reading it.
I would love to see more into Dylan’s life and maybe her brother once he leaves after graduation.
August 24, 2022
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Not much I can say about this book. But I will say this it was interesting enough that I want to read the next book about Ava friend Sam and Ava’s Lab partner.
Not only that I believe that Dylan came into Ava life at the right time. And that what happened to her mom showed all of them that life is to short to be like you are. Especially when you could lose a love one.
I was glad when their mom came around and started to change and treat them like her children. Even their grandma came around and started treating her daughter (Ava and Joel) mom like a daughter instead of a enemy.
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Not much I can say about this book. But I will say this it was interesting enough that I want to read the next book about Ava friend Sam and Ava’s Lab partner.
Not only that I believe that Dylan came into Ava life at the right time. And that what happened to her mom showed all of them that life is to short to be like you are. Especially when you could lose a love one.
I was glad when their mom came around and started to change and treat them like her children. Even their grandma came around and started treating her daughter (Ava and Joel) mom like a daughter instead of a enemy.
January 10, 2025
It was pretty slow paced. Ava is very dramatic. She tends to cry way too much for my liking. She is also exceedingly clumsy. I have never met a living soul who's as clumsy as her. A lot of her clumsiness is just from lack of awareness.
Dylan is just trying to survive in his world. You don't get any perspective on him, just through Ava's eyes and assumptions.
Dylan is just trying to survive in his world. You don't get any perspective on him, just through Ava's eyes and assumptions.
October 11, 2024
Cute story, with an easy to identify with heroine!
I picked this up on a whim after seeing it offered as a Prime Reading title. I wasn't expecting much, but this ended up surprising me. I was able to see a lot of my own mannerisms in Ava, and I loved how the author chose to handle a difficult home life. Would definitely recommend this!
I picked this up on a whim after seeing it offered as a Prime Reading title. I wasn't expecting much, but this ended up surprising me. I was able to see a lot of my own mannerisms in Ava, and I loved how the author chose to handle a difficult home life. Would definitely recommend this!
July 15, 2024
Kindle unlimited suggested this and I wanted to feel like I was in middle school reading a wattpad story again
July 3, 2024
4,5 stars rounded to 5
This is the first book of the Oak Grove High series and I reread it after about 3 months, so I obviously really liked it, considering my TBR is very long.
So after I first read it in a rush with KU I now received a review copy and took a bit more time.
I think I liked it so much mostly because I related to Ava a lot.
I am no longer a teen and my family situation wasn’t the same as Ava’s but similar enough that her situation kind of felt personal and a lot of things she said and did resonated with me.
I also loved Ava’s relationship with her brother Joel. They are absolutely loyal and protective of each other even if they deal with the situation differently.
I think both characters were very relatable and I appreciated that they felt different about the same situation without telling each other how to feel.
Ava’s friendship with Bec and Sam was also great and I like that they all get their own book.
Since this is a romance, I probably should say something about the love interest. Even though the romance is sweet and I liked Dylan as a character - the typical “I’m only pretending to be a bad boy” - the love story was more a side plot for me.
It was sweet how they met at the animal shelter, because I think animals really do help people to open up.
I still feel we didn’t get to know Dylan that well and it felt a bit like both him and Ava opened up a bit too quickly, considering their situation and how they usually acted.
So I would have loved a few more interactions between the two of them before they started liking each other that much, but I still think them cute as a couple and this I really enjoyed this book, including the romance.
* Thank you to the author for letting me read an advanced copy of this book. I leave this review voluntarily and the expressed opinions are my own.
This is the first book of the Oak Grove High series and I reread it after about 3 months, so I obviously really liked it, considering my TBR is very long.
So after I first read it in a rush with KU I now received a review copy and took a bit more time.
I think I liked it so much mostly because I related to Ava a lot.
I am no longer a teen and my family situation wasn’t the same as Ava’s but similar enough that her situation kind of felt personal and a lot of things she said and did resonated with me.
I also loved Ava’s relationship with her brother Joel. They are absolutely loyal and protective of each other even if they deal with the situation differently.
I think both characters were very relatable and I appreciated that they felt different about the same situation without telling each other how to feel.
Ava’s friendship with Bec and Sam was also great and I like that they all get their own book.
Since this is a romance, I probably should say something about the love interest. Even though the romance is sweet and I liked Dylan as a character - the typical “I’m only pretending to be a bad boy” - the love story was more a side plot for me.
It was sweet how they met at the animal shelter, because I think animals really do help people to open up.
I still feel we didn’t get to know Dylan that well and it felt a bit like both him and Ava opened up a bit too quickly, considering their situation and how they usually acted.
So I would have loved a few more interactions between the two of them before they started liking each other that much, but I still think them cute as a couple and this I really enjoyed this book, including the romance.
* Thank you to the author for letting me read an advanced copy of this book. I leave this review voluntarily and the expressed opinions are my own.
June 27, 2024
Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls by K.E. Strand
Funny, hopeful, inspiring, lighthearted, and relaxing.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25 Stars
This is an innocent version of what happened...back in the day. This was just a FUN romp. That first boyfriend/girlfriend moment...that we've all had. The anticipation, but mostly just the nerves. There are PLENTY of books out there...that go from zero to 100 mph, so if that's what you are looking for...there are "plenty of fish in the sea", set this book down and pick one of those.
I really enjoyed this story. Was is the best? No, but it shows that you can STILL tell these types of stories. People live more complicated lives, and it was good to see them navigating these struggles, having people that are "ride or die" friends, and that just because you look a certain way, doesn't always equate to being that particular person.
This reminded me of the 80s, though it was set in the present day. I had a lot of fun with the story...and it was not written for me, and it still worked.
Thank you.
Funny, hopeful, inspiring, lighthearted, and relaxing.
Fast-paced
Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25 Stars
This is an innocent version of what happened...back in the day. This was just a FUN romp. That first boyfriend/girlfriend moment...that we've all had. The anticipation, but mostly just the nerves. There are PLENTY of books out there...that go from zero to 100 mph, so if that's what you are looking for...there are "plenty of fish in the sea", set this book down and pick one of those.
I really enjoyed this story. Was is the best? No, but it shows that you can STILL tell these types of stories. People live more complicated lives, and it was good to see them navigating these struggles, having people that are "ride or die" friends, and that just because you look a certain way, doesn't always equate to being that particular person.
This reminded me of the 80s, though it was set in the present day. I had a lot of fun with the story...and it was not written for me, and it still worked.
Thank you.
June 2, 2022
Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls was an excellent mix of lighthearted comedy and serious issues. The story is a wonderful lesson on not judging people based on appearance and rumors.
At first, Ava doesn’t like Dylan. She’s heard the rumors and knows he’s a bad boy. The way he smirks when she has accidents really irritates her. But then the unthinkable happens… they’re stuck volunteering together at the animal shelter.
I enjoyed seeing a more serious side of Dylan, and while I enjoyed the heated moments between the two main characters, I really loved it when they opened up to each other more.
There’s so much going on in this book. While the author tried to pack in multiple storylines, I think it worked out well. A deeper dive into certain parts would have fleshed things out more, but for a quick read, the book was well done.
Definitely an author I’ll be adding to my list. I couldn’t stop reading, and look forward to the next book in the series.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
At first, Ava doesn’t like Dylan. She’s heard the rumors and knows he’s a bad boy. The way he smirks when she has accidents really irritates her. But then the unthinkable happens… they’re stuck volunteering together at the animal shelter.
I enjoyed seeing a more serious side of Dylan, and while I enjoyed the heated moments between the two main characters, I really loved it when they opened up to each other more.
There’s so much going on in this book. While the author tried to pack in multiple storylines, I think it worked out well. A deeper dive into certain parts would have fleshed things out more, but for a quick read, the book was well done.
Definitely an author I’ll be adding to my list. I couldn’t stop reading, and look forward to the next book in the series.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
June 23, 2024
I should give a disclaimer that 95% of the reason why I read this was because it qualified for the spring’s kindle reading challenge. That being said, I really hated this book. I know it’s kind of the point, but it drives me nuts when an author makes something like “being clumsy” a character’s entire personality. Quite frankly, I don’t think any of the characters in this are role models for YA readers, which is kind of a problem for a YA book. The way Ava and Sam treated Bek throughout was terrible and so rude. The way it didn't occur to Ava that she could get a job and earn money until halfway through when Joel told her she it would be a good idea was truly baffling. Like, girl, you're almost 18 - most teens have had some sort of job by then. it also just felt like lazy writing on the author's part to be vague about so many details. if you don't want to deal with the copyright or whatever of using the real name of a show for the girls to binge, brand names, etc, then MAKE ONE UP. I could go on and on, but I've already given too much time and energy to this book.
June 4, 2022
Ava was the high school klutz. She couldn’t help it. Things just happened—things that she couldn’t know would happen. But one thing she did know was that “love [was] not in [her] high school graduation plan.”
All she had as her sanctuaries were her friend’s house and the animal shelter. When a new volunteer arrives at the shelter, she’s shocked to see that it’s Bad Boy Dylan. Oh crud!
Most of the time Ava spends her time trying NOT to look like a fool in front of the sexy bad boy, even though someone like him could never fall for someone like her. Right?
Story had an easy and relatable narrative. At times, however, it had some lengthy narratives that seemed trivial and pointless. It was kind of slow for the most part. Ava was shy, quiet, and clumsy, making her a relatable character for a lot of readers. Her voice in the story was often refreshing and witty.
Overall, this was a fairly nice YA romance.
All she had as her sanctuaries were her friend’s house and the animal shelter. When a new volunteer arrives at the shelter, she’s shocked to see that it’s Bad Boy Dylan. Oh crud!
Most of the time Ava spends her time trying NOT to look like a fool in front of the sexy bad boy, even though someone like him could never fall for someone like her. Right?
Story had an easy and relatable narrative. At times, however, it had some lengthy narratives that seemed trivial and pointless. It was kind of slow for the most part. Ava was shy, quiet, and clumsy, making her a relatable character for a lot of readers. Her voice in the story was often refreshing and witty.
Overall, this was a fairly nice YA romance.
January 1, 2026
Um… okay, so the first parts of the book were boring and confusing 🫤 I really had no idea what was going on. I stopped reading the book for a while because I was so confused ( honestly most of the confusion was probably my fault) The middle was probably the best, that’s why I rated this book three stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Then the last part was so boring, I skimmed through all of it.
So the main character is Ava and her mom has never been a mom to her. Her mom and grandma are always fighting. Her brother Joel is trying to move out of the house. Her dad abandoned her when she was like in second grade. So yeah, she doesn’t have a great life, and to tope it all off Ava is EXTREMELY CLUMSY.
I would say more about the book but I really didn’t like it 😳 honestly I think I rated it too high ( but that also might be because I’m tired)
Over all this book was not very good. Writing books is hard ( trust me! I’ve tried) , so I applaud her for being able to write it.
So the main character is Ava and her mom has never been a mom to her. Her mom and grandma are always fighting. Her brother Joel is trying to move out of the house. Her dad abandoned her when she was like in second grade. So yeah, she doesn’t have a great life, and to tope it all off Ava is EXTREMELY CLUMSY.
I would say more about the book but I really didn’t like it 😳 honestly I think I rated it too high ( but that also might be because I’m tired)
Over all this book was not very good. Writing books is hard ( trust me! I’ve tried) , so I applaud her for being able to write it.
June 8, 2022
Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls by KE Strand is the first book from the Oak Grove High series. I was immediately drawn to Ava, the main character. She comes from a broken home, is notoriously clumsy and keeps mostly to herself. Ava only finds comfort in her two best friends, her brother, and volunteering at the animal shelter. When “bad boy” Dylan shows up at the animal shelter for community service, Ava’s walls begin to crumble. She distrusts the feelings she has for Dylan, but as their relationship grows, Ava learns how to trust and finds out how to be the person she always longed to be. Bad Boys Don’t Date Clumsy Girls is written in such detail, describing each emotion, such as embarrassment, disappointment, excitement, happiness, and love, so realistically, you feel connected to the characters in the book. I look forward to reading the next book in the Oak Grove High series!
August 28, 2024
Terrible title for cute YA romance Ava is a clutz and Dylan is a " bad boy" with a rep. Ava's rep is that she needs to carry extra clothes with her because she's constantly spilling or falling. Ava escapes a terrible home life by volunteering at an animal shelter. Dylan gets assigned community service there. As they work together they learn more about each other and begin to trust one another. Sharing with each other what their home lives are like builds understanding. Ava sees that Dylan's rep is just a shield he built to protect himself from bullies. When Ava finally opens up to him. he proves himself worthy of her trust. Sweet first love story for anyone who likes humor (and dogs) with their romance.
May 26, 2022
I adore all critters, so a cute love story that has an animal shelter as a backdrop - heck yes!
Ava and Dylan were great characters. I struggled a bit with Ava's character at the beginning, but her development over the story really had me glad that I held on to see where the story went next. Dylan's arc was similarly realistic, but i did feel that it was less him growing into a fabulous human, and more Ava realizing her preconceived notions weren't accurate and that she had ultimately misunderstood who he was. Together, i think they each bring out the better sides of one another, and look forward to seeing what comes next in this series.
Ava and Dylan were great characters. I struggled a bit with Ava's character at the beginning, but her development over the story really had me glad that I held on to see where the story went next. Dylan's arc was similarly realistic, but i did feel that it was less him growing into a fabulous human, and more Ava realizing her preconceived notions weren't accurate and that she had ultimately misunderstood who he was. Together, i think they each bring out the better sides of one another, and look forward to seeing what comes next in this series.
January 17, 2023
BAD BOYS DON'T DATE CLUMSY GIRLS is book 1 of the Oak Grove High series, a young adult romance by KE Strand.
Ava Landry is hopelessly clumsy, but with her dysfunctional home life it's no surprise. The only thing that keeps Ava sane are her brother, Joel, and her best friends, Bek and Sam—until bad boy Dylan walks into her safe haven and turns her life upside down.
KE Strand has seamlessly woven themes of familial love, romance, and friendship into this book and ends with a different twist that shows troubled people have the capacity to change. This book will make you cringe, cry, and warm your heart. I highly recommend this book.
Recommended Read
Ava Landry is hopelessly clumsy, but with her dysfunctional home life it's no surprise. The only thing that keeps Ava sane are her brother, Joel, and her best friends, Bek and Sam—until bad boy Dylan walks into her safe haven and turns her life upside down.
KE Strand has seamlessly woven themes of familial love, romance, and friendship into this book and ends with a different twist that shows troubled people have the capacity to change. This book will make you cringe, cry, and warm your heart. I highly recommend this book.
Recommended Read
January 11, 2025
Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls by K.E. Strand is a fun and lighthearted read, perfect for anyone looking for something easy to dive into.
The plot is fairly predictable and doesn’t really offer many surprises along the way. The characters, unfortunately, lack depth, and I found myself wishing for more development beyond the surface-level traits.
However, if you're looking for something quick and enjoyable with a bit of charm, this book fits the bill. Plus, the inclusion of dogs adds an extra layer of sweetness that’s hard to resist! It’s not the most groundbreaking read, but it’s definitely an entertaining one for a lazy afternoon.
The plot is fairly predictable and doesn’t really offer many surprises along the way. The characters, unfortunately, lack depth, and I found myself wishing for more development beyond the surface-level traits.
However, if you're looking for something quick and enjoyable with a bit of charm, this book fits the bill. Plus, the inclusion of dogs adds an extra layer of sweetness that’s hard to resist! It’s not the most groundbreaking read, but it’s definitely an entertaining one for a lazy afternoon.
August 27, 2025
I love YA romances with lots of depth. Ones that show the FMC and MMC dealing with issues together. This book delivers, and I have a feeling the whole Oak Grove High series will become favorites.
Dylan and Ava are both struggling with things, and I loved seeing them come to terms with each other and their growing relationship. The dog shelter scenes were great (although one of them did make me tear up), and Dylan's relationship with Popeye was wonderful.
Joel is a solid brother to Ava. That's one of my favorite relationships to read about (if they're done well): brothers and sisters.
I loved the whole book, but would've liked to have had Dylan's POV, too.
Dylan and Ava are both struggling with things, and I loved seeing them come to terms with each other and their growing relationship. The dog shelter scenes were great (although one of them did make me tear up), and Dylan's relationship with Popeye was wonderful.
Joel is a solid brother to Ava. That's one of my favorite relationships to read about (if they're done well): brothers and sisters.
I loved the whole book, but would've liked to have had Dylan's POV, too.
July 17, 2022
3.75 stars
So this is what the cover suggests. A fluffly and fun YA love story. And I enjoyed it a lot for being that.
Cute characters and story and simply a light read (without being too shallow, I'd say) for a lazy weekend.
Also, I totally want to read about the other girls in the friend group as soon as possible.
All in all, the right read for the right time and exactly what was expected in a good way!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So this is what the cover suggests. A fluffly and fun YA love story. And I enjoyed it a lot for being that.
Cute characters and story and simply a light read (without being too shallow, I'd say) for a lazy weekend.
Also, I totally want to read about the other girls in the friend group as soon as possible.
All in all, the right read for the right time and exactly what was expected in a good way!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2023
I picked this up because the title sounded intriguing, the cover and blurb pulled me in. I adored getting to know Ava, dealing with the drama of her home life, and the way she responds to Dylan. I loved her clumsiness, how she embraced it and accepted it as part of herself. The dynamic between all the different characters and relationships made this a quick read, finishing it one sitting because I had to know how things turned out. That ending was perfect, and overall a delightfully poignant read. Very much recommended to all who love romance that still tackles hard topics.
February 12, 2023
Hooooboi. I wasnt really expecting this book to be so serious but it was. First thing that caught me off guard was how much anger this girl had. Like she was snapping on this dude right out the gate. Then parental abuse and neglect. Ugh. Its heartbreaking that any kid has to deal with this and its far to common.
I liked the character development and the hero was a stand up dude. Its hard for me to rate cuz it was good. It just wasnt love because I wasnt wanting to read this kinda book. So I'm going to give it 4 stars but if you dig drama then youll prob give it 5.
I liked the character development and the hero was a stand up dude. Its hard for me to rate cuz it was good. It just wasnt love because I wasnt wanting to read this kinda book. So I'm going to give it 4 stars but if you dig drama then youll prob give it 5.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2023
Sweet YA romance which touches on some serious issues. Although you may expect the ‘bad boy’ to be the one with the trust issues it is the heroine Ava with her toxic home situation and past of childhood abuse and neglect that struggles the most with taking the risk of letting Dylan in. Dylan & Ava’s relationship was sweet but for me the best relationship in the book is that between Ava and her brother Joel and the love and support they give each other. I struggled a bit with the beginning of the book but pushed through and was glad I did.
February 13, 2024
This was the first book I've read from this author and it's still my favorite even after reading other books from the series.
I loved reading about Ava's relationship with her brother. He seemed so sweet and protective of her and it was interesting to see the different ways they each handled their difficult upbringing. Overall I thought it was a really good story.
The chemistry between Ava and Dylan was really good. I like the way Sam's house and the shelter were like her safe spaces while dealing with a difficult home life.
I loved reading about Ava's relationship with her brother. He seemed so sweet and protective of her and it was interesting to see the different ways they each handled their difficult upbringing. Overall I thought it was a really good story.
The chemistry between Ava and Dylan was really good. I like the way Sam's house and the shelter were like her safe spaces while dealing with a difficult home life.
November 20, 2024
this book had a good concept, but to me, the writing was a little bit cheesy it wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. I did like the entire storyline and plot. It was just mainly that it was over the top clumsiness. I understand that that is her character, but it was like every single page she had some grand accident that was way over the top if it was down just a little bit and was a tad bit more realistic when it comes to those accident, I don’t regret reading because I do love every other aspect, but I don’t think I would read it again.
December 11, 2024
Super cute!!!
Very cute story! I loved the character development throughout, and watching how they opened up to each other. The timing felt very natural, and it was very well written. I would’ve loved to know more about Cora’s past and see exactly what happened and why her and her mother finally moved on. I loved the friends though!! Really good read, and as an animal lover, this book was so cute. I loved all the dogs and seeing Dylan make a difference for Popeye. I wish we could’ve seen him adopt him though, that would’ve been perfect.
Very cute story! I loved the character development throughout, and watching how they opened up to each other. The timing felt very natural, and it was very well written. I would’ve loved to know more about Cora’s past and see exactly what happened and why her and her mother finally moved on. I loved the friends though!! Really good read, and as an animal lover, this book was so cute. I loved all the dogs and seeing Dylan make a difference for Popeye. I wish we could’ve seen him adopt him though, that would’ve been perfect.
August 16, 2022
Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls by KE Strand is a good, and enjoyable sweet clean wholesome teen and young adult romantic comedy read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is an excellent mix of lighthearted comedy and serious issues. The story has wonderful lesson on not judging people based on appearance and the rumors one hears.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2022
Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls: A Young Adult Romantic Comedy
Book 1 of Oak Grove High
KE Strand
The story and characters, Dylan and Ava are beautifully written. Unseen for who they are, these two have a connection and chemistry. I enjoyed the journey and emotions. The addition of secondary characters made it better. Clean story and great read. I recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Book 1 of Oak Grove High
KE Strand
The story and characters, Dylan and Ava are beautifully written. Unseen for who they are, these two have a connection and chemistry. I enjoyed the journey and emotions. The addition of secondary characters made it better. Clean story and great read. I recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 16, 2023
I’m going to start off by saying I identify with Ava so much lol as a fellow clumsy girl I feel like my mistakes and accidents are always on notice. But in regards to the actual book lol I felt like it was the perfect pace for Ava and Dylan. I really wish there had of been a little bit more about his relationship with Popeye and about Ava‘s moms recovery, but I like that the book left you feeling hopeful.
September 12, 2023
I voluntarily review an ARC of the box set 1-3.
"Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls" is the first book of the Oak Grove High series, the books should be read in order.
This is a light cute YA romance, but with serious domestic backgrounds.
I loved the writing style and the characters, the world building and the great friends and brother. The clumsiness was a bit much sometimes, but cute. I missed a little background regarding the mother.
"Bad Boys Don't Date Clumsy Girls" is the first book of the Oak Grove High series, the books should be read in order.
This is a light cute YA romance, but with serious domestic backgrounds.
I loved the writing style and the characters, the world building and the great friends and brother. The clumsiness was a bit much sometimes, but cute. I missed a little background regarding the mother.
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