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freyafaithfull 's review for:
Make the Play
by Lucky Hart
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Make the Play by Lucky Hart
π Golden Retriever Football Coach
π Introverted Autistic English Teacher
π Bisexual Awakening
π Coworkers to Friends to Lovers
π Opposites Attract
π First Times
π Slow Burn
I absolutely loved this story, it was such a beautiful book and one that I'll be thinking about for quite a while. Both the main characters were so easily likable and the story as a whole was infused with a plethora of sweetness and comfort!
Jason was such a wonderful character, he's so understanding, sweet and kind and exactly the kind of person Emerson deserves in his life. I loved his nickname for Emerson and how from the very beginning he accepted Emerson for who he was, unconditionally. While Emerson was Jason's opposite, he was also such an endearing and relatable character. His autism was so well written and you could tell the author took a lot of care in the representation of his character, which made the story really special.
There were lots of soft touches, comforting moments and sweet interactions between the MCs that made me swoon. Many of the moments between Jason and Emerson left me unable to stop smiling, they were such a brilliant and joyous couple!
Overall I really enjoyed this book, it was such a special story and I'd definitely recommend it! π
Overall: ββββ.5
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Humour: π€π€π€
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Angst: π₯Ίπ₯Ί.5
Third person dual pov π
CW (from author): Death of a parent (past, off screen), Bullying by classmates and a family member (past, but affects MC character now), Family neglect and ableism (past, but MC deals with emotional repercussions), Autistic MC going temporarily nonverbal, On screen accommodations (including but not limited to texting while nonverbal, ear defenders for noise sensitivity, safe foods, etc.).
CW (extra): anxiety and stress.
π Golden Retriever Football Coach
π Introverted Autistic English Teacher
π Bisexual Awakening
π Coworkers to Friends to Lovers
π Opposites Attract
π First Times
π Slow Burn
I absolutely loved this story, it was such a beautiful book and one that I'll be thinking about for quite a while. Both the main characters were so easily likable and the story as a whole was infused with a plethora of sweetness and comfort!
Jason was such a wonderful character, he's so understanding, sweet and kind and exactly the kind of person Emerson deserves in his life. I loved his nickname for Emerson and how from the very beginning he accepted Emerson for who he was, unconditionally. While Emerson was Jason's opposite, he was also such an endearing and relatable character. His autism was so well written and you could tell the author took a lot of care in the representation of his character, which made the story really special.
There were lots of soft touches, comforting moments and sweet interactions between the MCs that made me swoon. Many of the moments between Jason and Emerson left me unable to stop smiling, they were such a brilliant and joyous couple!
Overall I really enjoyed this book, it was such a special story and I'd definitely recommend it! π
Overall: ββββ.5
Spice: πΆοΈπΆοΈ
Humour: π€π€π€
Intimacy: π«π«π«π«π«
Angst: π₯Ίπ₯Ί.5
Third person dual pov π
CW (extra): anxiety and stress.
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent