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A review by emilyreadthatbook
Play the Game by S.J. Sylvis
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
In the Bexley U books we got brief glimpses of Emory, in this book we are finally fully introduced to him. Scottie is a new character and comes with her own sass and trauma. Their relationship grows from one of contention to something quite different. I appreciated that this was not “insta-love” but instead was something that took time, consistency, and vulnerability to make work.
I appreciate that everyone was not magically healed of all trauma at the end of this. There is acknowledgment of the ongoing work required. I also appreciated that Emory didn’t try to “fix” that part of Scottie, instead created a safe space for her. I think these types of details help make the story and the characters stronger.
Emory won me over as soon as he coaxed the stray cat in his car for Scottie. Scottie won me over when she showed up at the rink after hearing Emory had some trouble and told him to get security cameras. Both situations are a little silly out of context, but these details really made this book delicious.
I appreciate that everyone was not magically healed of all trauma at the end of this. There is acknowledgment of the ongoing work required. I also appreciated that Emory didn’t try to “fix” that part of Scottie, instead created a safe space for her. I think these types of details help make the story and the characters stronger.
Emory won me over as soon as he coaxed the stray cat in his car for Scottie. Scottie won me over when she showed up at the rink after hearing Emory had some trouble and told him to get security cameras. Both situations are a little silly out of context, but these details really made this book delicious.