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A review by theartsybookwitch
Play Pretend by Claire Brooks
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Every lie starts with a kernel of truth…or at least the longing for something more."
Play Pretend, Claire Brooks debut, and the first in the Cedar Ridge series, gives us the story of Ronan and Willow.
There's SO MUCH I can say about their story, but I will try not to spoil it all.
Everything about their relationship is amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them together. With the ups and the downs, and them realizing they're in love, in a random moment in time.
And all the other characters? Ronan's family and Grace? I need more.
I absolutely LOVED seeing the migraine representation with Willow, something you don't normally get to see in novels.
10/10 for me, and I cannot wait to see where Claire goes from here!
representation // OCD, migraine, PTSD, male mental health
tropes // sheriff x baker, neighbors, fake dating, forced proximity, one bed, found family, age gap (33M, 27F)
tw // emotionally abusive parents, toxic parental relationship, burglary where FMC is in danger, mentions of a drugged sexual assault (not fmc), mentions of a suicide attempt (not fmc), kidnapping and assault, descriptive sexual content
Play Pretend, Claire Brooks debut, and the first in the Cedar Ridge series, gives us the story of Ronan and Willow.
There's SO MUCH I can say about their story, but I will try not to spoil it all.
Everything about their relationship is amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing them together. With the ups and the downs, and them realizing they're in love, in a random moment in time.
And all the other characters? Ronan's family and Grace? I need more.
I absolutely LOVED seeing the migraine representation with Willow, something you don't normally get to see in novels.
10/10 for me, and I cannot wait to see where Claire goes from here!
representation // OCD, migraine, PTSD, male mental health
tropes // sheriff x baker, neighbors, fake dating, forced proximity, one bed, found family, age gap (33M, 27F)
tw // emotionally abusive parents, toxic parental relationship, burglary where FMC is in danger, mentions of a drugged sexual assault (not fmc), mentions of a suicide attempt (not fmc), kidnapping and assault, descriptive sexual content