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Play for Me by Libby Hubscher

maddiea247's review against another edition

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2.5

solid 2.5
i don't think this book had anything special about it and honestly the romance was really boring. there was just zero spark and it was obvious where the story was gonna go as soon as jonas was introduced. however i did really love her relationship with her dad and how both mc's were working through personal journeys that made sense 

vladina's review

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lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

mkinghram56's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was the cutest little book! This is also my first book by this author and I will be looking for more of her in the future! 

Sophie and Jonas. I loved their relationship and how their story progressed. I think that since they got together, they learned more about themselves , what they really wanted out of life and how to heal from things that were out of their control. 

The relationship that Jonas formed with Sophie's dad and how close he became with everyone at the living facility. 

Sophie also had the best relationship with the students and they really enjoyed the time she took to help them. And Sophie's best friend? 10/10 thought she was fantastic and always there for her no matter what. 

I really enjoyed this book and everything that took place. It was nice that there wasn't a third act breakup and that they were realizing what they truly wanted in their time apart. 

jullecomer's review

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5.0

I LOVED it! A definite re-read. It was cute and wholesome and perfect to start off the fall season. It was touching, sweet, and made me smile as I was reading it. The main characters are loveable and you really feel like you’re right there with them

cameronmae's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was my first Libby Hubscher book, and she did not disappoint. This was an adorable book that immersed the reading in the New England setting. 
I really enjoyed Sophie and Jonas both as individual characters and as a romantic pair. I thought they both helped each other grow, and I appreciated that, especially since things were so tense between them in the beginning of the book. 
This is grumpy/sunshine personified, and I absolutely loved the New Girl element. 

maddieandherbooks's review against another edition

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5.0

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!

4.5 stars rounded up

this was absolutely adorable! i loved the characters, the plot was fabulous, and the meshing together of sports and music was really interesting to read about. the book was super fast-paced (i read it in a day), and the romance was so, so cute! the grumpy-sunshine trope is one of my favourites, so that definitely added to how much i loved this.

this was my first read from libby hubscher, but I'll definitely be adding her other books to my tbr now! overall, i would definitely recommend this book :)

linesiunderline's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

alyssa0706's review

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5.0

I spent the majority of this book in tears. I just felt all of the feelings while reading this. Sophie and Jonas were so damn cute and their banter was so perfect. The use of the enemies to lovers trope in this book worked so well. This is the second Libby Hubscher book that I’ve read and I really hope her other book is as good as her other two. I loved the emotions that were portrayed throughout this entire book and I’m just so happy I finally read it.  

car3war's review

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4.0

what a CUTE love story - and not one of those with a second half break up! a trainer and a musician like ugh

booksinbama's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0