Review by geminimarsss - Play the Part

geminimarsss 's review for:

Play the Part by Naomi Loud

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I started this book while in the worst reading slump of my life and before I knew it, I was already past my daily page goal. It was MESSY in the best possible way!

Huxley isn’t the best at identifying his emotions and certainly isn’t the best at communicating them and his needs. He’s had a tough life and I felt so deeply for him. He is so down bad for the FMC, Connie, and he is trying really hard to hide it by being grumpy towards her. Waiting around for a reply, checking her Instagram stories daily and multiple times a day?! Down bad! “I can’t do meaningless with you, Connie.” I love him, your honor. ~~I can fix him~~ I can save him.

Connie was ICONIC. I love a baddie FMC. Making lemonade out of bad situations. I really related to her personality-wise, so I fully supported her woman’s rights and woman’s wrongs lol. But her ex trying to come back into the picture after everything he did…Connie, girl, please. I get it, but I can’t keep defending you! Her courtship with Hux was honestly sweet and she was so thoughtful when she allowed herself to be in the moment. Their banter was so funny and their chemistry was so hot. I was FERAL during their hookup scenes.

Naomi has a way of making all her characters feel like real people. They are complex and multifaceted. Deeply relatable. I think that is why I enjoy reading her books so much.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you to Naomi Loud.

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