Reviews

Playing for First by Chris Paynter

jsreads's review

Go to review page

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.5

spinesinaline's review

Go to review page

4.0

That was a really enjoyable read, especially for baseball fans. I’m gonna call that a wrap on my 2018 reads and not start a new one til the new year.

Thanks to the author and Women & Words for the book! I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I perhaps shouldn't be so surprised but I was really glad to find baseball such a central part of the story and presented with such detailed descriptions. As a baseball fan, I loved following the games and it was a really nice balance of sports and romance. There were some parts I was a little confused by, not having superior baseball knowledge, so I'm not sure that readers with little baseball knowledge would be able to follow along but there's likely still parts of the description you'll be able to enjoy.

I really wasn't sure where the romance aspect of the book would go in the last quarter of the story since it seemed all wrapped up. I was really glad the author didn't just throw a major wrench in for drama, it felt much more natural and we got to explore other aspects of the characters and story rather than worry about when the two characters will get to be happy together.
More...