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A review by aiyam
The Only Game in Town by Geonn Cannon
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book. The characters are loveable, the plot is well paced and fun, and the romance is adorable.
Marcy is my absolute dream girl, and her on again off again, childhood best friends to lovers relationship with Rainy is just perfect. Rosalind's hardcore nature fits so well into their little group. I was hooked from the first chapter when Marcy started getting the team together. Some may cry historical inaccuracy with 5 queer women on one team in 1916 but I am willing to suspend disbelief to enjoy it.
The women taking over the men's jobs, including professional sports, is not something that we hear about often when talking about The Great War a.k.a. WWI. I am by no means a history expert, but the story seemed fairly true to the time period. Or, at least enough for a queer historical fiction novel.
I would absolutely recommend this book. Be sure to check trigger warnings for period typical homophobia.
Marcy is my absolute dream girl, and her on again off again, childhood best friends to lovers relationship with Rainy is just perfect. Rosalind's hardcore nature fits so well into their little group. I was hooked from the first chapter when Marcy started getting the team together. Some may cry historical inaccuracy with 5 queer women on one team in 1916 but I am willing to suspend disbelief to enjoy it.
The women taking over the men's jobs, including professional sports, is not something that we hear about often when talking about The Great War a.k.a. WWI. I am by no means a history expert, but the story seemed fairly true to the time period. Or, at least enough for a queer historical fiction novel.
I would absolutely recommend this book. Be sure to check trigger warnings for period typical homophobia.
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual harassment