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FOR ALL MY RATS: I loved this book by Emma Brodie and it’s so very Reylo (confirmed by author). Wanted to include some of my annotations that are Adam Driver or Reylo coded 🩵 (I tried to keep it spoiler free). The main characters, AJ and Noah, are actors who have a special “connection” and follows their love story over the years. So fun a Reese’s book club pick is a Reylo!

(Force bond)
“My aunt and uncle claimed they could feel each other’s emotions—it’s trippy stuff. With us, I’ve noticed a sort of…pull. I’d be interested to see if…it could be worth exploring.”

“You can’t hide from me”

“Her energy had risen to meet Noah Drew’s. They stood facing each other, haloed opposites, him dark and her light”

(So Rey coded, this is talking about the characters they play in a galactic TV show)
“According to Em’s notes, Rho was a crown prince who had traveled back in time in pursuit of a girl, Alara, who was the single greatest threat to his kingdom”

(Kylo)
“black leather and armor head to toe. The left side of his face was covered in a swirling tattoo”

“AJ felt a tug near her sternum. She took a step back. “I should go.” Noah looked her dead in the eye. “You felt that. Just now.”

“Noah was scanning her now, his gaze jet-black. As he spoke, his voice dipped low. “I feel you too.”

“For the briefest instant, she smiled at him. Noah nodded once. I’m with you.”

(This is so Adam)
“Noah Drew began every morning with a five-mile run.”

“I’m no longer considered medically fit to serve.”

“She would soon learn that Noah famously avoided his own performances.”

(This is us Reylos with the sequels 😭)
“To add insult to injury, the Astronauticals fan base loudly rejected the reboot online, denouncing its drama and lack of slapstick.”

“They called themselves the Blue Coats, and they saw themselves as keepers of the show’s flame, lighting up the web with theories, trivia, and, of course, shipping. The biggest ship by far was Ana and Rho: Arho.”

“Apparently some people think I’m pretentious and out of touch, can you believe it?”

“Now, I’m not suggesting you start doing social media, but if you were to consider it, this would make a hell of a kickoff post.”

“Noah must have felt her heart rate spike. He bowed so their foreheads touched; his eyes were closed, long lashes fanned out across his cheekbones. AJ felt his bangs brush her brow, felt his energy surround her like a moat. Her eyes sank shut. She took one breath, then another.”

“When he realizes he wants to protect Ana, he learns how much value there is in self-sacrifice.”

(Girls connection IMO)
“Get on the rug.” And AJ found she could not disobey. With each step, her legs grew heavier, until she collapsed onto her knees atop the bearskin. Slowly she bent forward on all fours, the heels of her hands digging into the pelt.”

“Your scene partner is your life. If this is to work, you must follow them wherever they go. You must follow them to the end, into death if necessary.”

“You will not want to do what needs to be done.” AJ leveled her gaze at him. “Try me.”

“They were older now, but so were their characters, and that was how it should be. No one should stand still too long in time.”