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A review by inkdrinkers
The Playlist by Morgan Elizabeth
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
“Can I ask you a question?”
Zoe is convinced that the only way to live is to be successful - for her friends, for her parents, for everyone who knows her - all that matters is that they see that she has her shit together, when she very much doesn't. So when she suddenly discovers her childhood bucketlist and realizes she's let that little girl down in so many ways, she quits her fancy job, dumps her boring boyfriend, and spirals. When Zander, her best friend's brother, and someone who's always been there for her, steps in to whisk her away, Zoe wonders if maybe she can return to her old self with a little help.
I don't think a Morgan Elizabeth book exists that I don't shed ugly tears over. I really thought I was somehow safe with this one - even though Zoe's strict people pleasing tendencies cut me to the core, I couldn't see a reason why I'd be a bawling mess by the end. I was wrong, I cried like a baby the last 30% of this book and I don't even care. It was worth it. It was 100% worth it to feel so healed and seen by Zoe embracing her inner child, living life for herself, and have Zander be the best book boyfriend in the world who just wanted to see her happy.
So many of Morgan's books are love letters to Swifties, but this one is the ultimate one! I loved the nods to Taylor in every single chapter and moment, from the playlist itself, to the bucket list items, to even the references in text that weave in lyrics and references from her entire discography. I adored this book for so many reasons, but it had a little extra something with the reminder that, for so many fans, we grew up listening to Taylor age and sing about everything we hope to experience (and some things we don't).
I just loved this. I have to go blow my nose again and contemplate my existence.
Content warnings: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse/Toxic relationship (in past), Pregnancy (optional epilogue)
Zoe is convinced that the only way to live is to be successful - for her friends, for her parents, for everyone who knows her - all that matters is that they see that she has her shit together, when she very much doesn't. So when she suddenly discovers her childhood bucketlist and realizes she's let that little girl down in so many ways, she quits her fancy job, dumps her boring boyfriend, and spirals. When Zander, her best friend's brother, and someone who's always been there for her, steps in to whisk her away, Zoe wonders if maybe she can return to her old self with a little help.
I don't think a Morgan Elizabeth book exists that I don't shed ugly tears over. I really thought I was somehow safe with this one - even though Zoe's strict people pleasing tendencies cut me to the core, I couldn't see a reason why I'd be a bawling mess by the end. I was wrong, I cried like a baby the last 30% of this book and I don't even care. It was worth it. It was 100% worth it to feel so healed and seen by Zoe embracing her inner child, living life for herself, and have Zander be the best book boyfriend in the world who just wanted to see her happy.
So many of Morgan's books are love letters to Swifties, but this one is the ultimate one! I loved the nods to Taylor in every single chapter and moment, from the playlist itself, to the bucket list items, to even the references in text that weave in lyrics and references from her entire discography. I adored this book for so many reasons, but it had a little extra something with the reminder that, for so many fans, we grew up listening to Taylor age and sing about everything we hope to experience (and some things we don't).
I just loved this. I have to go blow my nose again and contemplate my existence.
Content warnings: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Domestic abuse/Toxic relationship (in past), Pregnancy (optional epilogue)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy