The Austen Playbook by Lucy ParkerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a wonderful read! This was a new to me author and while this is the fourth book in the series, it can definitely be read as a standalone.
We follow the story of Freddy and Griff, an actress and a critic that end up tangled together in one summer that involves plays, family secrets and a lot of wonderful moments.
Both main characters are likeable - even Griff who is a grumpy sarcastic character sometimes - and you can see how they both care very much for their families and how that is reflected different according to their personalities. I like that there are no back and forths with them, they recognize an attraction and they decide to explore it. I liked the honesty on their relationship and how the conflict comes from all the external sources you can imagine but they shepherd it through.
There are several plot twists, in lieu of the spirit of Austen novels and there is so many endearing supporting characters that you can't wait to meet again.
Wonderful, light-hearted, easy to read along (in the best way possible), a definite winner!
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