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ashcash981's review against another edition
5.0
I rarely rarely give sole romance books 5 out of 5 stars. I read this author's previous book Bet on It which I enjoyed so I went in expecting to like this one and did.
It's a second-chance romance about these two characters who are married, but have been separated and no contact for 8 years up until Miriam wins the lottery. She has to see a financial advisor on what to do with her money and he then tells her that if she's married he's entitled to some of her winnings in the off chance that he sues her.
It was super cute and actually funny!
It's a second-chance romance about these two characters who are married, but have been separated and no contact for 8 years up until Miriam wins the lottery. She has to see a financial advisor on what to do with her money and he then tells her that if she's married he's entitled to some of her winnings in the off chance that he sues her.
It was super cute and actually funny!
hjm6's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
4.5
chiog's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
brookevol's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
brandece1's review
5.0
As someone who has a whole lottery dream plan in order I was really excited to finally get to this one. I really loved the premise, I loved the relationship between Miri and her mom, and the friend group. I did feel like some of the complicated relationships between in laws felt realistic, and I appreciated seeing that talked about. I am not someone who hates the second chance trope, but I do sometimes have problems with it depending on why the relationship ended in the first place. While I wanted to love this second chance, I can't say that I did. It wasn't even the non communication or why Leo left for me, it was the fact that I don't think he groveled enough. While I did not care for this one as much as the first book in the series, I am happy I got to it, and I'm hoping we get more in this world.
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a fun read! Definitely a romcom, so if you’re into those, look no further. The humor was spot on, and I enjoyed reading a second chance at love between Miriam and and Leo. If you want a cute summer read this is the one for you.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun read! Definitely a romcom, so if you’re into those, look no further. The humor was spot on, and I enjoyed reading a second chance at love between Miriam and and Leo. If you want a cute summer read this is the one for you.
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
lawryn's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute! I love a second-chance love story and appreciate the realness of class disparities too.
briseisbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I fall in love with Jodi Slaughter stories and characters slow just like her slow burn romances. I think Play to Win is a beautifully complex and layered novel with some extremely hard-hitting themes at its core; what its like being poor (and Black) in south Carolina, what its like being queer (and Black) while being raised in traditionally conservative settings and relationships, what its like to literally have all of your dreams come true (huge ass lottery win) but still be agonizingly stuck and unhappy with your life.
Our protagonists Miri and Leo are both heartbreakingly relatable in their own ways largely bc of their flaws and getting in their own way of happiness. The amount of personal growth Leo goes through and especially how much accountability he takes for the deterioration of his marriage to Miri was extremely hard to read but in the way that it was so difficult because it felt so much like Real Life. We, people, have the capacity to fuck things up SO BAD. It's easy to run away, but it's a million times harder to come back and face your mistakes, face the way your actions have devastating consequences on the people you love most. AND LEO IS DOING HIS BEST AND STRIVING FOR BETTER.
Miri. Miri miri miri <3333 bisexual queen iconic dog mom who has my heart and could boss me around and make me beg any day of the week. I LOVED how Miri was deeply connected to various women in her life and pushes herself to lean on her loved ones when she needs it. Her friendship with Aja, her relationship with her mother, and her sibling bond with Thea were all such a joy to read. I have thus far not met a Jodie Slaughter character I don’t love, main or secondary :’)
Anyways u have to read this, it is NOT A FUN ROMP OF A CUTESY COUPLE BLOWING THROUGH THEIR LOTTERY MILLIONS… it is a soul crushing second chance romance w a laundry room sex scene that’ll make your p*ss* thr*b. I need the rest of the greenbelt girlies to get their love storys written… Jade and Olivia. I AM WAITING.
Also I just can’t NOT mention that Leo reads SO DEMISEXUAL which made my heart SOARRR, and both Miri and Leo are thicc as fuck. Mmmnff.
*this review is written based off an e-arc provided by netgalley*
Our protagonists Miri and Leo are both heartbreakingly relatable in their own ways largely bc of their flaws and getting in their own way of happiness. The amount of personal growth Leo goes through and especially how much accountability he takes for the deterioration of his marriage to Miri was extremely hard to read but in the way that it was so difficult because it felt so much like Real Life. We, people, have the capacity to fuck things up SO BAD. It's easy to run away, but it's a million times harder to come back and face your mistakes, face the way your actions have devastating consequences on the people you love most. AND LEO IS DOING HIS BEST AND STRIVING FOR BETTER.
Miri. Miri miri miri <3333 bisexual queen iconic dog mom who has my heart and could boss me around and make me beg any day of the week. I LOVED how Miri was deeply connected to various women in her life and pushes herself to lean on her loved ones when she needs it. Her friendship with Aja, her relationship with her mother, and her sibling bond with Thea were all such a joy to read. I have thus far not met a Jodie Slaughter character I don’t love, main or secondary :’)
Anyways u have to read this, it is NOT A FUN ROMP OF A CUTESY COUPLE BLOWING THROUGH THEIR LOTTERY MILLIONS… it is a soul crushing second chance romance w a laundry room sex scene that’ll make your p*ss* thr*b. I need the rest of the greenbelt girlies to get their love storys written… Jade and Olivia. I AM WAITING.
Also I just can’t NOT mention that Leo reads SO DEMISEXUAL which made my heart SOARRR, and both Miri and Leo are thicc as fuck. Mmmnff.
*this review is written based off an e-arc provided by netgalley*
tsegenet's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75