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A review by vrstal
Play Pretend by Emily Alter
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
4.5
Content Warnings for book: Past IPV and abuse, anxiety, panic attacks
Kink: Age play, D/s dynamics, orgies, group sex, toys, fisting
Emily Alter creates real people. By that I mean — they weave together narratives and characters who are multifaceted, flawed, and lovable. I could tell from the first chapter when Kara reflects on the past with Cam and her ex. There is angst in this, of how to slowly heal from wounds of the past but recognize nothing will magically go away from it. However, they’re well-earned moments and ends that give hope things will continue on happily between the couple.
There is sex with others on page (group scenes, kink abound) if that bothers someone.
Mònica and Kara’s relationship is very sweet. It was a slow burn which I don’t usually read, but it makes a lot of sense. Their sex scenes were well-written and I love how their dynamic plays out when navigating their differences in kinks. It may not be the perfect “little finds her mommy”, but it doesn’t need to be. People are fluid and flexible.
I also loved the sweet found family! I can’t wait for Sergio to find his person, and learn about everyone else. I also hope Tony gets kicked out because ew behavior. The angst in this is usually more than I read too, lol, but this was a book where I trusted the author and am glad for the journey. Even if I cried.
Overall if you want a sweet, kinky sapphic read I highly suggest picking this up!
Kink: Age play, D/s dynamics, orgies, group sex, toys, fisting
Emily Alter creates real people. By that I mean — they weave together narratives and characters who are multifaceted, flawed, and lovable. I could tell from the first chapter when Kara reflects on the past with Cam and her ex. There is angst in this, of how to slowly heal from wounds of the past but recognize nothing will magically go away from it. However, they’re well-earned moments and ends that give hope things will continue on happily between the couple.
There is sex with others on page (group scenes, kink abound) if that bothers someone.
Mònica and Kara’s relationship is very sweet. It was a slow burn which I don’t usually read, but it makes a lot of sense. Their sex scenes were well-written and I love how their dynamic plays out when navigating their differences in kinks. It may not be the perfect “little finds her mommy”, but it doesn’t need to be. People are fluid and flexible.
I also loved the sweet found family! I can’t wait for Sergio to find his person, and learn about everyone else. I also hope Tony gets kicked out because ew behavior. The angst in this is usually more than I read too, lol, but this was a book where I trusted the author and am glad for the journey. Even if I cried.
Overall if you want a sweet, kinky sapphic read I highly suggest picking this up!