Review: Playing Hero
Maybe because I read this book unaware of what’s on it, or what it (and the entire series) is all about, but I was cringing and frowning when I was reading the first chapters.
Like who does that to a friend? If I were in her shoes I would be seriously pissed I won’t be considering them my friends anymore. I didn’t find the whole concept amusing, but I guess it is a unique plot.
The characters, well, I don’t know how to describe them without feeling ill to the supporting characters.
For the female lead Chasey, she was ok, though there were times that her character’s actions weren’t consistent. I guess what makes me mad with the entire plot, and the other characters, is because I see myself in Chasey. I have my own bubble too, which consists of books, and I don’t see a problem with that. Yes we use the books to escape reality, but not solely because reality sucks (sometimes it is though) or because we are running away (more like procrastinating in my case), but in my case, it’s just simply because it is what I love to do. That is why if I were her, not only would I be mad for my friends for tricking me, making me fear for my life and all that, but I would also be hurt that because it simply means that they don’t understand me. Most of the friend intervention I’ve read includes getting a haircut or a makeover and going to a bar after, and not put you in danger mentally and emotionally.
For Scorch, he’s also like a whiplash, though he also got swoon worthy times. I just wished he was more firm with his stand and not leading Chasey on.
The ending was sweet, although I didn’t agree being ok with her friends again, I thought it was too soon, but all’s well that ends well, I guess.
