WELCOME BACK!! It’s time for another Swoony Boy Alert. First, some Joe Fontaine swoon. . .
Can we tell you how much we’ve missed these posts? And you, of course! *smothers* So what are Swoony Boy Posts? SBA’s are random and often incoherent posts in which we, and you, YES YOU, awesome reader, gather around a glass of something pink and sparkly and talk all about our favorite male characters in fiction. They can be old favorites, or boys we’re meeting for the first time.
Some of you may already know this one, Lo did a Swoony Rec for THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE, by Jandy Nelson, a few months ago. But if you’re like me . . . you’re a bit late to this party.
I give you, Joe Fontaine.
Even in the stun of my grief, my eyes roam from the black boots, up the miles of legs covered in denim, over the endless torso, and finally settle on a face so animated I wonder if I’ve interrupted a conversation between him and my music stand.
“Hi,” he says, and jumps up. He’s treetop tall.
Now most of you know that the cocky douchebag manwhore is sort of my kryptonite. I’m not proud of it, but it’s true. Then how did I fall so hard for perfect sweet Joe? I’ll tell you why… BAT BAT BAT. I finally get it!!
This guy looks unabashedly jack-o-lantern happy, which couldn’t be more foreign to the sullen demeanor most of us strove to perfect. He has scores of messy brown curls that flop every which way and eyelashes so spider-leg long and thick that when he blinks he looks like he’s batting his bright green eyes right at you.
“You’re going to love where I’m taking you, I promise.”
“I’m going to love it if you take off all your clothes there, I promise, or at least some of them, maybe even just a sock.”
I love this boy so hard. He’s just so sweet and smiley and genuinely wants to make Lennie happy again. Also, he nicknames her John Lennon. HOW CUTE IS THAT? This book also has one of my favorite convo’s EVER in YA. I won’t give away all the utter awesomeness, but I’ll give you a little hint…
“John Lennon, can I ask you something?”
“Uh-oh, whenever people say that, something scary comes next.”
“Are you a virgin?”
AND THAT’S ALL YOU’RE GETTING FROM ME. Read this one. Now. Please? Don’t have a copy? Well let us give you one!! Leave a comment and Joe Fontaine is yours! And if you’ve read? Tell us and let’s swoon together!
Jennifer C says
Wow……I swoon over just reading about him. Gonna have to read this next. Would be nice to have my own copy though 😉
Jenn
Amy @ Amy's Book Den says
BOOM! And it’s added to my TBR list 🙂
Kassiah says
I love this boy so much! When he says, “I like you, Lennie, duh,” I die.
*swoonyflail*
Leigh Smith says
JOE MOTHA F***IN’ FONTAINE!!! I would have to say he is the swooniest boy EVA in YA!!! Reading that book, though for some reason, I was reluctant, was one of the best things I’ve ever done.
Also, that GIF=perfection. And hilarity.
Christina says
Jenn, it’s so amazing. Seriously one of my absolute favorites.
Christina says
Yay!! You are so going to love, Amy. I think I might even need a reread.
Christina says
See?? Aren’t you glad I bullied you into reading, Future Fam?
Christina says
Agree agree agree. I loved so much I sent this to Lo telling her I was sleeping with it under my pillow.
Christina2227 says
*runs in* I heard Joe Motherflippin’ Fontaine was in the building, I got here as fast as I could. *high fives Lo, hugs C*
I loved this book, specifically Joe. I’d climb him like a tree & let his lashes tickle my cheeks. Jussayin.
And that scene you hinted about, C, I was ready to fangirl squee, “JUST FRICKING MARRY ME, JOE FONTAINE! I’M SO STUPID LOVE-DRUNK ON YOU!”
Yeah, so… *draws hearts on paper & writes Mrs. Christina (this C, meaning me) Fontaine. I think he’s really sort of amazing. *girly sigh*
“He smiles and takes his index finger and presses it to my lips, leaves it there until my heart lands on Jupiter: three seconds, then removes it, and heads back into the living room. Whoa- well, that was either the dorkiest or sexiest moment of my life, and I’m voting for sexy on account of my standing here dumbstruck and giddy, wondering if he did kiss me after all.”
No need to send me a copy, I have my own already. 🙂
Huggles and snuggles,
Christina
PS The Frodo gif = day made. Puffy heart you!
caren says
Seriously. I am so glad others are finally catching on!!! I have been rec’ing this boy since early 2011. He is one of my very favorites. *sigh*
BAT. BAT. BAT.
Bethie says
I have not read this one. I believe it is on my TBR, so if you guys want to facilitate a sister…
Robyn says
OH yay this book sounds great. I’ve got to read it:)
Christina says
omg you are so adorable. I think I sent about 5 texts to Lo during that scene. All of them went something like this: *vowel sounds*
Christina says
Why didn’t you guys force me to read this sooner? So so so in love with this book.
Christina says
You must Bethie. This book is like the rush of first love. Heart flutters, tears, stupid grins. Amazing.
Iffath says
joe freakin’ fontaine. i just… i am speechless. CAN I PLEASE JUST MARRY HIM??!!!???!!!
also, the “let’s let the whole fucking world explode this time” part is by FAR my favourite scene/line/EVERYTHING in any YA book <3<3
Kristin F. says
MOTHER OF GOD!!! I. DIE.
Seriously?? How have I not heard of this book before??!!! *punches self in the face*
Don’t worry. I deserved that :b
Sarah says
Fashinably late to the party as usual! I needed a little swoon (okay, it was great big) now that I’m a rehearsal widow again. Can’t wait to dive into him, err I mean the book!
Amber says
I absolutely loved this book.
I thought the sweet little poems were endearing and another way to get to know Lenny. Her grandma and Uncle were fantastic characters.
Joe and his eyelashes. Gah, what can I say, just another fictional boy I added to my “Fictional Boy Characters That I Would Totally Do” list.
I hope my hubs never finds that list, it’s getting kinda long.
xoxo
Joely says
Well, this just moved the book up on my TBR list, so thank you for that 😀
Preet @ A Written Rhapsody says
Aaaaand goodbye book money! I need this now. Added.
Ana Carranza says
I’d love a copy of thee book!
Carina Olsen says
Omg! This book sounds AWESOME 😀 I need it. Hoping to win it; but if not I might buy it myself 😉 Thank you so much for this giveaway. <3 And for letting me know about this book 😀
Love, Carina
Leigh Smith says
Yes! Reading this yesterday reminded me to get on my soapbox and renew my efforts to shove this book into the hands of any passers by. I managed to talk someone (a friend, not a passer by) into going to the library and pick it up TODAY! I just hope she texts me through the whole thing. I neeeds to remember!
Thanks for reminding me of this book!!
Ava says
Oh, my God. SO. MUCH. SWOON.
Christina says
please do and then come back and flail with us!
Christina says
yes yes and yes. we are most def soul mates.
Christina says
Lo’s been telling me to read for months. When will I realize I should just do ALL THE THINGS she says??
Christina says
LMAO. So so so much swoon.
Christina says
Right? The little notes fit in so perfectly! Gah, I’m really feeling a reread in the works.
Christina says
Yay! Then come tell us about all the swoons.
Christina says
*looks at tower of books* AGREED.
Christina says
YAY! Thanks for stopping by!
Christina says
Thank you, sweets!!
Christina says
I just looked on tumblr and there was a ton of fan art for it. My heart has a happy.
Leonardo says
Well, I usually don’t read swoony boys alert (it’s a gender thing), but I’m glad I did because now I want to read this book. It’s not everyday that the guy/love interest it’s not the “cool badass” or the “cold loner that actually is sensitive and misunderstood” 😛 *adding to the to-read list*
Thanks! 🙂
Mera Sampson says
Ahh, I want to swoon! I haven’t read it yet, but Fontaine does seem very swoon worthy 🙂
Joe Crazy says
One word to describe Joe – Magical
I know this sounds very sad but when I read this book I litterally couldn’t stop thinking about him, I was going through a tough time thanks to guys my age but Joe was just so perfect compared to them. – Thank you Jandy Nelson