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A review by briarsinthereads
Playing for the Dark by Tilly Ridge
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
『Writing:』5/5
『Spice:』5/5
『Tension:』4/5
『Sad:』n/a
『Funny:』not meant to be a funny book but absolutely has its moments
『Overall:』5/5
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❥ poly rep
❥ bi awakenings
❥s0mn°
。・゚゚・Quick Plot・゚゚・。
Ellie finds herself in a bit of a predicament when a football player named Zamir attempts to assert himself into her life. Between him, dealing with a stalker, and perusing something laid back with Zamirs teammate Nash, she’s pulled in a bunch of directions & makes sure they all know she’s not going for monogamy anymore.
When the cards start falling, Ellie starts finding out who everyone is underneath it all.
Will she be able to face the darkness in all her men?
*+:。.。 Characters 。.。:+*
Ellie- strong FMC. Isn’t pick me or naive.
Zamir- cocky football player who is more than he seems.
Nash- golden retriever big boi
Cello- Ellie’s childhood bestie who will go to the end of the earth to protect her.
❣ Quotes❣
…hear her laugh from the door over the music. It takes my breath away every time I hear it, and the smile that comes along with it… I’m pretty sure my soul ties onto hers tighter, no matter who’s bringing that smile to her face.
'*•.¸♡ favorites ♡¸.•*'
I love the dynamics of their relationship & how every character is detailed & unique. Sometimes in RHs/ why choose / poly tropes, it seems like the characters don’t really get their own way to shine or you don’t really get to connect with all of them. Tilly did an amazing job making me feel like I knew the characters and what they brought to the relationship. Their strengths and weaknesses help build their bonds and really give depth to the story.
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I recommend this book! (Make sure you check the TW)
I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I saw “football” and “mafia” together but I was excited to get into it. I’m glad I tried it! Second books review coming soon.