Review by mandisnyman - The Wrong Play

mandisnyman 's review for:

The Wrong Play by C.R. Jane

3.0

dark emotional funny medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

🌶️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🧾 Tags: Dark Romance, College Romance, Smut, Possessive MMC, Morally Grey MMC

This book is wild—and not just because of the spice (though there’s a lot of that). Jace and Riley meet at a college bar, hook up in a steamy one-night stand, and Jace becomes instantly obsessed. Typical unhinged behaviour follows, but that’s kind of the vibe in this series.

Riley’s backstory, though, is rough. She was groomed and emotionally manipulated by her dad’s best friend, Calum, and while it’s acknowledged in the book, it’s not exactly handled with a ton of depth or care. She’s also dealing with some sort of chronic illness that drains her, but it’s more of a background detail than a focal point.

The plot? Mostly smut, spice, and Jace being a walking red flag. Still, I enjoyed his dynamic with his brother and their group chats, which add some fun. Riley’s trauma makes her complicated, and Jace becomes her safe space—albeit a slightly obsessive one.

🚨 Content Warnings:

grooming, emotional manipulation, obsessive behaviour, stalking, references to sexual trauma, chronic illness

Content Warnings