Play to Win was published just a couple days ago! It came out July 11th, but I had the opportunity to read an ARC of the book. Read on for my review.
Play to Win Review
Since her husband abandoned her eight years ago, Miri has moved on. She still lives in the same city, struggling to make the same ends meet, but when it comes to her not so ex-husband, she’s content to keep him locked in the past. That is, until she wins the lottery.
When Leo Vaughn ran out on his wife all those years ago, he knew he was doing the right thing. When she calls him years later and offers him money and a divorce, he has a choice to make. He can make good on the leaving he did, or he can finally try to make things right.
When I read Bet on It, I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and the world of small town South Carolina, so I was super excited to read Play to Win and see more of the characters I already knew and loved. While I’m not sure they can measure up (in my mind) to Aja and Walker, I still really enjoyed both characters. Even though Miri wasn’t necessarily sure of her feelings throughout the novel, she was someone who was sure of herself: in her personhood and in her sexuality. Even though he annoyed me at first, Leo grew on me, and we LOVE a man who pines.
I found myself really loving some lines in this book, even though they may have seemed a bit innocuous. They just really reminded me of things I or my family would say. I found myself smiling and laughing and just feeling really seen. That drove the book home for me.
We all wish we got to have do overs every now and again in this life. If you like lovely characters, second chances, and a little bit of spice, you’ll find it all in this book.
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