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A review by maxarcreads
Single Player by Tara Tai
4.5
This is a 4.5 for me. I loved this, it was so cute and fun and warmed my heart. I loved how nerdy both MCs were and the grumpy x sunshine dynamic between the two of them. I think between the two MCs Andi was my favorite. I just love Grumpy characters who are really just softies on the inside and the reason why Andi was "grumpy" was due to how the industry and those around them treated them. They were screwed over and used by their last company/mentor, the industry full of basement dwelling misogynists harassed them not just online but in real life. That would make anyone standoffish and grumpy. Which is why I loved Cat for them because that is exactly who Andi needed a sweet person who will also stand up and fight for them at the same time. Yes, Cat is a sweet and cheerful romantic, but she can and does stand up for herself and for those she cares about and even does that for Andi at a crucial moment that Andi really needed to see someone stand up for them. I also really enjoyed how nerdy they were. While I personally don't play any PC or Table games, I have lots of friends who do so for me as I was reading this book, I just felt like I was watching a romance between two of my good friends unfold and it was fun to watch.
Overall loved the book, characters, plot and writing and I think for a lot of nerds, queer or just plain romantics will enjoy this book.
This book is about Cat who lands the opportunity of a lifetime to be an intern on the writing team for an upcoming game writing the romance portion for some of the main character profiles. This is literally her dream as it combines her love of Games and romance together. So, it should be smooth sailing right... That is until she meets who boss who is none other than the infamous Andi Zhang who is not only arrogant but apparently a hates romance and love and sees no need for Cat input on the game. All Andi cares about is bringing to market an amazing game to show the industry they are a serious developer especially after everything that happened early on in their career resulting in them being doxed and harassed on the internet. Unfortunately, the man funding the game has other plans and thinks this game needs romance to target a growing female gamer demographic. This means that Cat and Andi will have to work together with their clashing personalities and ideas for the game and come up with something they can both be proud. That is if they can stay on track and ignore the growing heat and tension between the two of them. Especially as there are those who are trying to bring about the downfall of not just the game but Andi as well.
I received an ARC Copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.
Overall loved the book, characters, plot and writing and I think for a lot of nerds, queer or just plain romantics will enjoy this book.
This book is about Cat who lands the opportunity of a lifetime to be an intern on the writing team for an upcoming game writing the romance portion for some of the main character profiles. This is literally her dream as it combines her love of Games and romance together. So, it should be smooth sailing right... That is until she meets who boss who is none other than the infamous Andi Zhang who is not only arrogant but apparently a hates romance and love and sees no need for Cat input on the game. All Andi cares about is bringing to market an amazing game to show the industry they are a serious developer especially after everything that happened early on in their career resulting in them being doxed and harassed on the internet. Unfortunately, the man funding the game has other plans and thinks this game needs romance to target a growing female gamer demographic. This means that Cat and Andi will have to work together with their clashing personalities and ideas for the game and come up with something they can both be proud. That is if they can stay on track and ignore the growing heat and tension between the two of them. Especially as there are those who are trying to bring about the downfall of not just the game but Andi as well.
I received an ARC Copy in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.