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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another gem
This is definitely my 2nd favorite in the London Celebrities series (after the first book). The fun concept of the show, plus the literary intrigue, plus the two main characters being great, all added up to a thoroughly enjoyable story.
(Side note: I know Griff is supposed to be blonde, and I have no idea how old he's supposed to be, but I kept picturing Chasing Liberty Era Matthew Goode as him, mostly because I adore Matthew Goode and want him to be in everything.)
(Side note: I know Griff is supposed to be blonde, and I have no idea how old he's supposed to be, but I kept picturing Chasing Liberty Era Matthew Goode as him, mostly because I adore Matthew Goode and want him to be in everything.)
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quite entertaining read with many twist and turns. I expected that Austen (or her stories) would play a bigger role in the book. I really liked Freddy and Griff and Charlie, and for these three we see real character traits but the rest of the (many) characters are quite bland. Also the need of the two bad characters I found rather uninspiring. I'm however already hooked for the next book. Sabrina and Nick, I have high hopes with these two! :D
5 STARS, HUGE STARS / 2 Steam Fans
This book was all kinds of fun, sweet, swoony, mysterious, touching and just all around lovely! I didn't know much about Jane Austen's work but even though this story revolves around her very real works you don't feel left out with this modern play into Jane's works. Freddie is an actress that has some family issues and secrets trying to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps of being a well-known actress. Griff is a straight laced journalist that has been taking care of his free spirited family members and estate. Freddie and Griff have this undeniable chemistry in a super fun way. There are a lot of fun pop culture references to keep things interesting. Overall, I can't gush enough about my enjoyment of this story!
This specific video book review will be included in the April 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviiews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
This book was all kinds of fun, sweet, swoony, mysterious, touching and just all around lovely! I didn't know much about Jane Austen's work but even though this story revolves around her very real works you don't feel left out with this modern play into Jane's works. Freddie is an actress that has some family issues and secrets trying to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps of being a well-known actress. Griff is a straight laced journalist that has been taking care of his free spirited family members and estate. Freddie and Griff have this undeniable chemistry in a super fun way. There are a lot of fun pop culture references to keep things interesting. Overall, I can't gush enough about my enjoyment of this story!
This specific video book review will be included in the April 2019 wrap-up.
For other video book reviiews check out my YouTube Channel: Steph's Romance Book Talk.
4.5 ster. Wat is er leuker dan een wel hele knorrige hoofdpersoon en hem dan (toch geloofwaardig) in een heel lieve partner veranderen. De gushfactor was hier groot bij mij. De relatie met de familie (en korte opbouw naar het volgende boek) was een goed gedoseerde bijkomstigheid en vooral tussem Griff en Charlie erg mooi neer gezet. Freddy is geweldig, ja, ze is de zoveelste heroine die net iets te snel alles er uit gooit, maar ze is geweldig! Het familiegeheim was op zich een leuke factor, maar had hier en daar wel wat beter uitgewerkt mogen worden. Lucy Parker flikt het alsnog gewoon weer, op naar de volgende.
This review can be found on A Take from Two Cities blog here.
Delightful and witty with a great story to keep the reader fully engaged, THE AUSTEN PLAYBOOK continued the series with the same quality of writing and development of characters that I have come to expect from Lucy Parker.
Book four took the setting outside of London to Grumpy Griff’s (Ford-Griffen) country seat. Griff was a TV/stage critic whilst managing the failing finances of his family’s home. Griff had thrown a few review punches at Freddy, the quirky heroine, in the past. Freddy was a breath of positive fresh air with some vulnerabilities hidden behind the ‘everything will be okay’ facade. I took to her immediately.
“He was frequently rude, definitely a Slytherin, and clearly viewed her as a sort of irritating insect who kept buzzing around his space, but there was something very reassuring about his solid warmth when she hurt.”
There was an interwoven backstory behind the main story of a play in the country. Freddy and Griff were thrown into each other’s paths and there was a persistent, bubbling chemistry between them. I had all the feelings when they were interacting, either with looks or banter.
“It was more than physical; it was a building and layering of a bond that went much deeper than that.”
As well as the clever backstory (which Parker conveys with ease), there were a literal cast of side characters, brothers, mean girls, fathers, colleagues and sisters. There is something about the acting world on stage that Lucy Parker translates so well to the reader. The English setting was spot on as always with dialogue, colloquialisms and contexts. The banter and dialogue were engaging. My only little niggle was the unstated dual POV, I loved the dual POV but had ‘who is this’ moments, however I did settle into it.
I can’t recommend this series enough and the best thing is they standalone, you can dip your toe into any of them and read out of order if that’s how you roll. Go discover Lucy Parker and you won’t regret it.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Delightful and witty with a great story to keep the reader fully engaged, THE AUSTEN PLAYBOOK continued the series with the same quality of writing and development of characters that I have come to expect from Lucy Parker.
Book four took the setting outside of London to Grumpy Griff’s (Ford-Griffen) country seat. Griff was a TV/stage critic whilst managing the failing finances of his family’s home. Griff had thrown a few review punches at Freddy, the quirky heroine, in the past. Freddy was a breath of positive fresh air with some vulnerabilities hidden behind the ‘everything will be okay’ facade. I took to her immediately.
“He was frequently rude, definitely a Slytherin, and clearly viewed her as a sort of irritating insect who kept buzzing around his space, but there was something very reassuring about his solid warmth when she hurt.”
There was an interwoven backstory behind the main story of a play in the country. Freddy and Griff were thrown into each other’s paths and there was a persistent, bubbling chemistry between them. I had all the feelings when they were interacting, either with looks or banter.
“It was more than physical; it was a building and layering of a bond that went much deeper than that.”
As well as the clever backstory (which Parker conveys with ease), there were a literal cast of side characters, brothers, mean girls, fathers, colleagues and sisters. There is something about the acting world on stage that Lucy Parker translates so well to the reader. The English setting was spot on as always with dialogue, colloquialisms and contexts. The banter and dialogue were engaging. My only little niggle was the unstated dual POV, I loved the dual POV but had ‘who is this’ moments, however I did settle into it.
I can’t recommend this series enough and the best thing is they standalone, you can dip your toe into any of them and read out of order if that’s how you roll. Go discover Lucy Parker and you won’t regret it.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Sweet, charming, funny, with a sprinkle of mystery! Oh what a fun book I truly enjoyed this novel. I highly recommend going into this blind and I also really enjoyed the audiobook! I plan on listening to the next audiobook
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