A review by greenteabookme
Just Playing House by Farah Heron

challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I have conflicting feelings about Just Playing House! If you read the synopsis, you know it largely centers around Marley who has a preventative mastectomy after being diagnosed with the BRCA gene. It made it a tough read for me and less of a romance, or at least not a lighthearted romance. As a woman in her 30’s with a grandmother who fought breast cancer, it’s something I’ve thought of and worried about… so none of the book was a relaxing experience for me personally. 

But I liked the book a lot more after reading the authors note at the end and learning how deeply personal the story is to her. Also really loved the cameo from Reena who is the FMC of Accidentally Engaged by Farah (which I LOVED)! 

Thanks to the author, Forever pub and NetGalley for the arc. All thoughts are my own. 
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