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A Game Like Ours: An Angsty Bi Friends-to-Lovers College Romance (Suncastle College) Kindle Edition

by Marissa J. Gramoll (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

Ever had a secret you'd literally die to keep? Ever known the person who'll make you rethink all of it?

Cody Jones shouldn't have died in that car wreck.

Bobby Anderson shouldn't have heard his secret right before he died.

To the outside world, Bobby is an attractive, charismatic baseball star.

But inside, Bobby holds secrets—including his closeted sexuality—and each secret alone has the power to destroy his carefully-constructed life.

When his best friend Cody dies, Bobby is thrown into the unwitting role of supporter for Cody’s grieving fiancée, Lexie. The issue? Bobby has long-harbored feelings for her that he never allowed to surface.

Torn between his growing attraction for Lexie and devotion to his deceased friend, Bobby is forced to re-examine his life and concern about divulging his sexual identity. Another secret spoken by Cody during his final moments eats away at Bobby’s conscience, driving the wedge of Cody’s death deeper.

Once these secrets come to light, will Lexie ever be able to forgive them? Can she accept Bobby for who he is? Will she ever want anything to do with him again?

Can love conquer a broken past?

Read this angsty, queer, intensely beautiful read, today!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"A Game Like Ours deserves alllllll the stars! I couldn't put it down!" -Bookish Heidi


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"A Game Like Ours is written beautifully. Well rounded characters who are both relatable and loveable. This author is one of the best in the LGBTQ+ genre. I cannot wait for the next instalment!" -M. Jae Cooper


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Favorite book I've read in quite a while. I've cried over less than ten books in my entire life, but couldn't seem to control the flow while I read this one. The characters are beautiful, the story is raw and real, and I loved every second of it. Rereading immediately." -Allison Cunningham


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Marissa brought to life such a deep, emotional, and well written story that hooks the reader from the very first page. The storyline has great flow, and romance that will keep your eyes glued to the page. Not to mention the impeccably depicted heartache present in every scene! ... Your heart definitely takes a roller coaster ride in this book. From dropping to your feet to souring so high you can't help but smile while you cry. I had a major book-hangover from the moment I finished the last page, but it was absolutely worth it to have experienced this incredible journey." -Kyre Davidson


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"What could be better that a very well thought book full of love, emotion, steamy situations and baseball." -Esmeralda Moreno


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This was such an amazing read and I can't wait to see what Marissa writes next!" -Ariel


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"This story is a real punch to the gut. I just wanted to hug Bobby and tell him to live his truth, to let himself be happy, to forgive himself ... to just live his best life" -MyDogAteMyBookReview

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TRIGGER WARNING
A Game Like Ours is a New Adult, Queer, College Literary Fictionwith strong romantic themes about coming to terms with loss andidentity.
This book contains content that may be triggering-including deathof a loved one, suicidal ideation, eating disorder, homosexual persecution, physical abuse (off page), and other intense situations.
Not recommended for younger audiences.


AUTHOR'S NOTE
I wrote about some very sensitive topics and did my best to handlethem with the utmost care. Some of these topics and situations are veryclose to my heart and were things that brought tears to my eyes as Iwrote them. This is the story I needed to tell, the book I needed towrite. I hope that the way I depict these scenes in A Game Like Oursshows respect and thoughtfulness to those in similar situations. Muchof this book was drawn from my personal experience and the experi-ences of those close to me. Our culture has a long way to go towardacceptance. I hope that in a small way, this book can help. For all mybisexual readers, I hope you feel seen. You matter to me.

A NOTE ABOUT EATING DISORDERS:
In preparation for this novel, I researched Eating Disorders both insideand outside of athletics, doing all I could to represent this subject withcare and consideration. Please know that this is a work of fiction andmay or may not feel real or reasonable to some individuals. Bobby'sstory is authentic to his character. The struggles he felt are very closeto my heart and I hope that it provides a message of hope in the way itis represented. Eating Disorders are unique to the individual. If you ora loved one is challenged with this, there is help available.
For more information, visit:nationaleatingdisorders.org/ 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08VRXHXC5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 30, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 485 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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Marissa J. Gramoll

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Lover of stories since before they could walk, Marissa has always had a passion for creating characters and worlds. Learning to read was a challenge, so they learned words by writing them–taking their notebook everywhere and asking total strangers how to spell. Since then, a laptop has replaced their trusty notebook and their stories have evolved into novels.

Marissa lives with their partner, two children, an adorable puppy and an endless collection of David Bowie hats. They enjoy reading in the sunshine, with a bottle of chocolate milk and music playing in the background.

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Customers find this book to be a heartfelt story with tough themes, describing it as a great debut novel with well-developed characters. They appreciate its gut-punchingly beautiful writing style, and one customer notes how it breaks gender roles and stereotypes. The book receives positive feedback for its steamy content.

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16 customers mention "Heartwarming story"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the heartfelt story of the book, describing it as raw and real with tough themes, and one customer notes that the love-making scenes are tasteful.

"...These characters are well-defined and the plot equally so; I can adamantly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that will challenge..." Read more

"...It has a beautiful love story at its core that will also force you to question certain things in your own life- how you’d react, what you would do...." Read more

"...The characters were well rounded and interesting, the plot made me want to read more of it...." Read more

"...The ending of the book was heartwarming reminding readers that we are all beautiful and unique and life's circumstances do not define us, but it’s..." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a wonderful debut novel.

"...of handling them with grace, dignity, and poise that I found both enjoyable and heart-wrenching in all the right ways...." Read more

"10/10 recommend. This book should be required reading for high school (or college) athletes...." Read more

"...I am a little bit in awe of this book and that it is a debut book from the author. I cannot wait to see what she give us next." Read more

"...The author has opened my eyes to many great books and authors, but, more importantly, she has honoured me with her friendship, love and passion ❤️🧡💛💚..." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting how they break traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

"...These characters are well-defined and the plot equally so; I can adamantly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that will challenge..." Read more

"I enjoyed the sass and charisma of the author, if she hadn't been so friendly and sweet I'd never have given this book a try...." Read more

"...the building of the romantic relationship, and the depth to the characters and their story. I literally read this book in two days...." Read more

"...Bobby and Lexi are dynamic, well-developed characters, whose grief over a lost loved one both pulls them together and keeps them apart...." Read more

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Customers describe the book as gut punchingly beautiful.

"...; Mariss does a stellar job of handling them with grace, dignity, and poise that I found both enjoyable and heart-wrenching in all the right ways...." Read more

"...sass and charisma of the author, if she hadn't been so friendly and sweet I'd never have given this book a try...." Read more

"...Gut punchingly beautiful. I am a little bit in awe of this book and that it is a debut book from the author...." Read more

"...This book ripped my heart out but it was also sexy as hell. That is my favorite mix of writing, I just wanna bubble wrap Bobby and keep him safe!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how the author put a lot of love into the story.

"...The depth of the characters’ personalities is very well-written making readers feel like they know them on a personal level...." Read more

"...That is my favorite mix of writing, I just wanna bubble wrap Bobby and keep him safe! I adore this author and her work!..." Read more

"This book is beautifully and poignantly written. I really enjoyed it, and read it in one night...." Read more

"...Yes there is romance and spiciness but it was done tastefully that many will appreciate...." Read more

3 customers mention "Steamy content"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book.

"...romance, sports, young adult, new adult, steamy-reads, and-let’s be clear- LGBTQ friendly (but not in a shove it down your throat way.)..." Read more

"...The love-making scenes are both tasteful and steamy, and Bobby’s secrets & Lexi’s insecurities keep the tension high...." Read more

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3.5 stars This story is centered around two people who are broken by grief after losing someone that they loved. Caught in this emotional game of tug-o-ear, they have to learn how to give themselves the permission to love each other. Grief is not a linear path and that is definitely portrayed here. There are so many other issues, a bi-sexual main character, sexual identity struggles, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, family issues, abuse from a parent, church judgement, homophobia, cheating, keeping secrets... that I think the story may have benefited from a few less of them. Or a more central focus on the relationship between the two main characters. I felt like the pacing was a little slow in the middle but I really wanted to know if Bobby and Lexie would get their happy ending. It's always refreshing to read a book that doesn't shy away from the harsh realities and struggles that come with real life. We could use more books that bring light to these topics.
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  • Sarah Moore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt Story with Tough Themes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    I'll admit, I'm not a typical reader of anything with romance as the main focus of the plot, but the story of Bobby and Lexie is so much more nuanced than just a mere romance. Not only must they deal with the challenges of learning to love after a tragic loss, but they must each confront demons from their past and present that could destroy them both.

    There are some pretty rough themes that are addressed in this book; Mariss does a stellar job of handling them with grace, dignity, and poise that I found both enjoyable and heart-wrenching in all the right ways. These characters are well-defined and the plot equally so; I can adamantly recommend this book to anyone looking for a book that will challenge their mindset and tug at their heartstrings.

    **Note: This book does have content dealing with issues such as eating disorders, mental health disorders, and trauma. It also has some heavier sexual content that might not be appealing to some readers.**
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just read it!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
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    10/10 recommend.
    This book should be required reading for high school (or college) athletes.
    Not only is there a great love story, the author deals with sooooo many topics that are relevant in this day and age:
    Friendship, love, family, acceptance, self-acceptance (big difference between the last two) finding what makes you happy and going for it, even if there’s a chance you might fail, forgiveness (in it’s many forms), and even faith. (And to be clear, I SHY AWAY from Christian literature- this is not that. It’s faith as in “something”- whether that be Jesus or energy or just a hope for something good.)
    This book is *heartfelt* but in a non didactic or preachy way. It has a beautiful love story at its core that will also force you to question certain things in your own life- how you’d react, what you would do. Also, whew, STEAMY. Loved it the whole way through.
    Recommend for - hea, mf, mm, m?, romance, sports, young adult, new adult, steamy-reads, and-let’s be clear- LGBTQ friendly (but not in a shove it down your throat way.)
    (Also- just gotta say- if you identify as queer in any way shape or form- there is nothing f-ing wrong with you and if your family ostracizes you that is THEIR bad and not yours and please reach out because you are worthy just the way you are (as long as you don’t hurt puppies) and you will find your tribe and IT GETS BETTER.)
    Great first book by this author, will definitely read further!
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  • Cassie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nearly perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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    I enjoyed the sass and charisma of the author, if she hadn't been so friendly and sweet I'd never have given this book a try.
    The characters were well rounded and interesting, the plot made me want to read more of it. I will definitely tell people about this series and read the rest myself!
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  • Dr. Leanna Floyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2021
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    A Game Like Ours takes readers on an intense rollercoaster of a ride as readers are carried through the highs and lows of two friends' journey as they navigate life and love after loss. This story beautifully depicts the complexities that individuals have to navigate on their path to healing. The author delves into some very intense topics, causing the readers’ hearts to swell and constrict in the most amazing ways. The characters are tangled up in a web of secrets, and readers will laugh and cry with them rooting for them to find love and healing after their hearts have been shattered into a billion pieces. The depth of the characters’ personalities is very well-written making readers feel like they know them on a personal level.

    I loved that the author included “conversations” with Cody. Even though he has passed, these entries provide the reader with a snapshot of his life and personality adding another rich, beautiful layer to the story. Her ability to seamlessly weave these throughout the story speaks volumes of her writing ability and talent. The ending of the book was heartwarming reminding readers that we are all beautiful and unique and life's circumstances do not define us, but it’s how we react to them choosing to forgive and love that matters the most.
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  • christyheartsbooks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away by this debut book. Amazing.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    Every once in awhile I will read a book that gut punches me so hard, I will close the book and say "dang, I freaking loved that book" but can't formulate thoughts or words as to why. I will just feel it in my bones and heart that this book will stick with me for days, months, years - well A Game Like Ours ("AGLO") is one of those books. I finished this book almost two weeks ago and I am having a hard time formulating words to express how much I love this book. AGLO really hit me in all the feels. This is not your typical romance novel. There are a lot of heavy and sensitive issues/topics addressed in AGLO but in my opinion the author approached and addressed them all with so much grace and respect. Gut punchingly beautiful. I am a little bit in awe of this book and that it is a debut book from the author. I cannot wait to see what she give us next.
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  • M. Jae Cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, heart-wrenching story that has ruined me forever
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    I have been eagerly awaiting this debut novel, and I wasn’t disappointed. The author has poured her heart and soul into this book, and wow... The evidence of her hard work is in every page of this heartwarming story. Bobby’s grief... it made me want to reach out and hold him, to whisper that everything will be ok, that it’s ok to be who you are.

    An inspiration to the lgbtq+ community and to writers everywhere, this author has shared with her readers something personal, something wonderful.

    This book is so very special. The author has opened my eyes to many great books and authors, but, more importantly, she has honoured me with her friendship, love and passion ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

    A Game Like Ours is a beautiful story, and one close to my heart. If you love a good tearjerker romance with lgbtq+ characters then this is the one for you - but be warned, you will need tissues!
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  • Micki
    4.0 out of 5 stars Paper back
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2021
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    I was lucky enough to be recommended by another author to be gifted a paper back copy of this book. I absolutely engaged and understood this story as a bisexual mum it was nice reading from the male point of view and realising the problems can be the same.
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