Thank you to the publishers (Random House Children’s|Joy Revolution) for the digital copy of Marisol Acts the Part by Elle Gonzalez Rose!

📕 Title: Marisol Acts the Part
✏️ Author: Elle Gonzalez Rose
📖 Genre: YA Rom-Com
⭐ Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📝 Sapphic Romance
🗓️ Publication Date: August 12, 2025

BOOK BLURB

When teen actress Marisol is cast in the same show as her ex-boyfriend, things get even more complicated when his scene partner catches her eye.

REVIEW

This was such a cute story! The vibes are like Legally Blonde if Elle had fallen for Vivian, with multiple nods to the movie, and I am here for it. I loved Mari; she is unapologetically pink and feminine and queer, and she is a real girl’s girl. Her relationship with Jamila is so sweet and I loved both of them.

One of my most hated tropes is miscommunication so I’m very happy to report that the characters in this book actually talk to each other instead of making assumptions! I’m awarding a million bonus stars to the author for writing a compelling story without relying on tired tropes. Seeing characters have real, productive conversations with each other made my heart so happy.

Marisol’s drive to challenge herself by taking on a role that felt out of her league is admirable. At eighteen, she’s at that intersection of being a teen living with a parent while also being a legal adult, old enough to make her own decisions but young enough to get grounded. I loved following her growth throughout the story, and her decisions and reflections felt realistic for a young adult.

The side characters were great and I loved all the queer rep! This book was so sweet and heartwarming, I loved it and highly recommend if you enjoy sapphic stories, celebrity romance, and Legally Blonde.