Review: In Review: Play (Stage Dive #2) by Kylie Scott
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 15, 2014
I don't read a lot of rock star romances, because sometimes they just feel cliche, but every now and then I give one a try and realize just how much I like them. After discovering Kylie Scott's Lick last year and loving nearly everything about it, it was a given I would read her follow-up, Play. I just love her characters. I was thrilled to get a chance at reading an early review copy of Play. It was a great, quick and enjoyable read from cover to cover.There were so many elements to this book that I just flat out loved, but the characters top the list. Anne was a fantastic heroine. She was so believable and real. I love when books put regular people up against famous ones and it was even better in this since she's had a crush on Mal since she was a teenager. It was so much fun to watch them meet, interact and bond. Their banter was fantastic. Mal was an intense character, but with that intensity came an unexpected humor that I really enjoyed. Mal was a bit of a mess, but he was a lovable one for sure. It took me awhile to figure him out, but once I did, I was hooked on him too.As Anne and Mal formed their agreement for their fake relationship, I just knew more would come of it than that. These characters had too much chemistry to stay just friends. Play was definitely sexy, but it was also sweet and funny. I haven't read a book with this many laugh out loud moments since Alice Clayton's Wallbanger. If you're looking for a different kind of rock star romance, I would suggest picking up this series. Lick and Play had very different vibes, but both were enjoyable in their own way. I definitely look forward to reading more of this series.I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.