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A review by lit_vibrations
Just Playing House by Farah Heron
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Special thanks to the author & @readforeverpub for my gifted copy‼️
I wanted to like this one a lot more but it dragged so much I mean way beyond a slow-burn. I honestly finished it for the sake of finishing. It wasn’t completely terrible but it didn’t hold my attention enough for me to really get into it. There were cute moments between Marley and Nikhil but a lot of the book was simply boring to me.
Highlight moments:
⭐️ Marley having a double mastectomy for safety precautions due to her being a carrier of a cancerous gene.
⭐️ Marley and Nikhil rekindling after he blew her off after prom. Love second chance romances.
⭐️ Nikhil’s acting career and the drama brought on by an unexpected publicity stunt.
⭐️ Nikhil’s brother selling him out for money.
⭐️ Loved how caring and protective Nikhil became after Marley’s surgery. He was ready to leave his career behind for her. Being in such close proximity (playing house) sparked feelings the two couldn’t deny and you can tell the chemistry never died between them.
⭐️ Marley allowed insecurities and the trauma her family experienced after losing her aunt to keep her from falling in to deep with Nikhil. But in the end she gave in and ended up with her happily ever after both relationship and career wise.
Overall, the book was meh but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. The writing was decent, the characters were well drawn out and lovable, and the author also touched on some heavy themes. I just think this one wasn’t for me but it might be worth you giving it a read‼️
Rating: 3/5⭐️
I wanted to like this one a lot more but it dragged so much I mean way beyond a slow-burn. I honestly finished it for the sake of finishing. It wasn’t completely terrible but it didn’t hold my attention enough for me to really get into it. There were cute moments between Marley and Nikhil but a lot of the book was simply boring to me.
Highlight moments:
⭐️ Marley having a double mastectomy for safety precautions due to her being a carrier of a cancerous gene.
⭐️ Marley and Nikhil rekindling after he blew her off after prom. Love second chance romances.
⭐️ Nikhil’s acting career and the drama brought on by an unexpected publicity stunt.
⭐️ Nikhil’s brother selling him out for money.
⭐️ Loved how caring and protective Nikhil became after Marley’s surgery. He was ready to leave his career behind for her. Being in such close proximity (playing house) sparked feelings the two couldn’t deny and you can tell the chemistry never died between them.
⭐️ Marley allowed insecurities and the trauma her family experienced after losing her aunt to keep her from falling in to deep with Nikhil. But in the end she gave in and ended up with her happily ever after both relationship and career wise.
Overall, the book was meh but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it. The writing was decent, the characters were well drawn out and lovable, and the author also touched on some heavy themes. I just think this one wasn’t for me but it might be worth you giving it a read‼️
Rating: 3/5⭐️