Let's Play, Vol. 3

Let's Play (Book) #3

by Leeanne M. Krecic

She’s young, single and about to achieve her dream of creating incredible video games. But then life throws her a one-two punch: a popular streamer gives her first game a scathing review. Even worse, she finds out that same troublesome critic is now her new neighbor! A funny, sexy, and all-too-real story about gaming, memes, and social anxiety. Come for the plot, stay for the doggo.

Genres: Romance, Graphic Novels, Comics, Manga, Contemporary, Webcomic, Adult

204 pages, Hardcover

First published June 27, 2023

About the author

Also known as Mongie

Leeanne M. Krecic is a comic creator, illustrator, concept artist, former code-monkey, part-time Amazonian princess, level 14 elven-mage, recovering MMO addict, retired tuba player, and a short-order cook to her cats.

She is also the creator of the Eisner nominated comic “Let’s Play.”

Reviews

[jess.manora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ich liebe einfach absolut alles, jeden Charakter, jede Storyline, jedes Detail an diesem Graphic Novel. Ich wünschte es wären bereits 20 weitere Bände draußen, will einfach wissen wie es weitergeht und nicht mehr aufhören in dieser Welt zu leben. Let‘s Play ist einfach eine Liebeserklärung an all die Nerds and I love it! ♥️

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

CHAPTERS: 128-177

[minecraftlolgirl644 · Rating 3 out of 5]

NOOOOOOOOO THERE’S A SEASON 4

[lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

this one was meh

[Yeg · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this Graphic novel via webtoon

This volume contains chapter 46 to

[Mandy, Erste ihres Namens, Mutter der Kaninchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich habe ein Problem mit dieser Reihe. Ich lese sie VIEL ZU SCHNELL! 😂 Das Buch lag gestern Abend in meinem Briefkasten, ich habe es gleich im Bett angefangen und heute morgen beendet. Jetzt heißt es wieder waaaarten 🙈 Die Reihe ist wirklich super, aber Band 3 war für mich nicht so stark wie die anderen Teile. Hat sich etwas wie ein Füllerband gelesen und ich würde mir wünschen, dass es langsam mal richtig los geht!

[Soobie has fog in her brain · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe it used to be a gaming comic, not it's just angst and no plot whatsoever. 204 wasted pages.

First, there's an unnecessary part dedicated to the game the protagonist plays online with her friends. Then there's a loooooong part in which she has nosebleeds because she has dirty thoughts about Link. Like in your average manga. A looooong date with Link which leads to nothing. Then sometimes about her promotion and a tiny bit about her video game.

This volume is just another evidence that authors need some constraints when writing a comic. You can't go on forever just by adding random pages and random events that have nothing to do with the main story. Not to mention that the original idea (the one about the video game and the bad review) was very original and now... we just have the umpteenth story about a girl who has no personality (but a lot of anxieties) and yet manages to catch three hunks.

Not a big fan of the pages with only three panels. It's just a waste of space.

Will I read the fourth book? I guess it'll depend on my financial situation when it is published. There's a side of me who wants to see how much fluff the author can insert in the story before continuing the plot.

[rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

let’s not play

[spencer ‎♡‧₊˚✧ ૮ ˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶ ა ✧˚₊‧♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

i really enjoyed reading Volume 1 and Volume 2 but Volume 3 just feels TOO repetitive and rushed, if it makes sense. no character development and honestly, i am starting feel like Sam and Marshall would make a better couple than Sam and Charles. but i've got to say, the chances of Sam and Marshall ending together look very low right now.

[Bine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diese Serie hat solches Suchtpotenzal für mich. Ich liebe alles daran, das hat echt sehr lange keine Serie mehr geschafft. Und an Book Boyfriends mangelt es hier auch nicht. Well done! Ich wünschte, diese Serie wäre endlos :D

[Kiara · Rating 3 out of 5]

i wish i were a genius nepo baby with three hot, kind guys on my mind too

[andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how fleshed out the characters are and how we get to know them deeper in each chapter. they're so distinct and mature and I really like that the author doesn’t draw upon clichéd tropes when it comes to them. also, the way the author portrays their mental health through the art is so original and kind of enlightening in a way. I love the little details and how gaming is incorporated in every aspect of the characters' lives and serves as a storytelling tool, tying everything together. the humor. the plot that thickens with each chapter. 10/10 for originality in everything. love it 💜

[সুমাইয়া সুমি · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now I need to wait for season 4.. 🙄

[Karin (desAlien) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Auch der dritte Band hat mir richtig gut gefallen.

[Марија · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neeeeeee!! Sjebala sam se, ovo nije završen strip. Ujedno sam srećna i besna zbog ovoga. Besna, naravno, jer moram da čekam boga-pitaj-koliko da izađe nova sezona, ali ujedno i na sedmom nebu jer će biti još! -mnogo mi se svideo.

Drama se ne pojavljuje izgleda samo u stripu nego i van njega. Let's Play se više neće izbacivati na webtoon-u i da sam samo malo bolje pratila komentare skapirala bih da nešto nije u redu. Mislim, ovo je jedan od najjačih stripova na platformi i odjednom ga nema nigde, kraj, tačka, završeno, a ja se ne pitam kako je do toga došlo. Uglavnom, autorka je odlučila da ne nastavlja sa radom na ovoj platformi tako da se još uvek ne zna kad i gde će se pojaviti nova sezona. Ja se samo molim da bude izbačena negde, bilo gde pa da mogu da nastavim da se drogiram. Tj. dogiram. Nisam u vinklu.



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Ponovno čitanje.
O B O Ž A V A M !
Pokriva poglavlja 41-57.

Važno! Ove tri knjige ne pokrivaju zapravo ni celu prvu sezonu veb serijala. Nažalost, jednom kad kreneš, teško da se možeš zaustaviti sa čitanjem, tako da sam ja opet dala pare da pročitam ovaj strip jer je u međuvremenu skinut sa webtoon-a i dodat na tapas. Po mojim proračunima četvrta sezona stiže tek za nekih godinu dana. Jej! Možemo li da se složimo da pisci/kreatori ne treba da prate modela rada Džordža R.R. Martina, molim vas?!

[Bruna · Rating 4 out of 5]

✯ [4/5] ✯

Really liked this installament in the series. But the ending was kinda strange for me, still I love the characters and this is a huge comfort read for me.

[Laura B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

not sure what chapters are in this but i’m marking it because i am up to date with the series! overall, it’s a solid, happy 4 for me. i do have some issues with the wordiness of some of the writing, which adds to pacing issues. but, apart from those minimal things, i’m so happy i picked this up! just an entretaining read and i needed something like it. i will forever be team marshal!!!!!!!!!!!!! charles, you may be cute at times, but i will not be budged. my endgame sensor is always right. also, monica!!! what a great character. sam is a fun mc as well. sometimes, she says some things outta pocket. luv the characters.

[Melanie Galsheimer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh Gott! Ich habe vergessen, wie man mit nicht abgeschlossenen Reihen umgeht, wenn man einfach weiterlesen möchte!! Ich bin gerade sehr aufgeschmissen und weiß nicht, wohin mit mir.

Ich liebe alles an dieser Graphic Novel und möchte einfach nur weiterlesen! Band 3 war wieder sehr spannend. Vor allem, dass die Beziehung zu Link weiter vertieft wurde, hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Auch Charles wächst mir zunehmend ans Herz. Und Marshal kann man einfach nur lieben. Und Bowser. GOTT ich liebe Bowser!😍

Kann mir bitte jemand sagen, wann Band 4 erscheint? Ich erleide in der Zwischenzeit einen Nervenzusammenbruch wegen Ungeduld 🫠

[Michelle Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was addicting and the art was amazing. The cliffhanger thoooo... I really cannot wait for the next volume to come out!


I am so happy my Charles and Sam (CHARM) ship has sailed, but as I said in my Volume 2 review, if Charles lets his past define him, this relationship is not going to work out. We know that he is suffering from PTSD because of his past relationship, but we also see how Sam is thawing his heart. The only issue right now is his trust and he needs to do that or else CHARM is a no go and the red flags would be too much. On the Sam side, her character development is amazing: she is growing to be more bold and defend herself, evaluating what she wants. Yes, Charles did push her but she did the work and I'm proud of her.

Now I know the second ship would be Marhall/Benji with Sam but like, at least in this volume, it seems more of a brotherly or best friend bond rather than romantic. Yes there was a moment or two but other than that it was platonic and in my opinion should stay like that. I kind of want to see how he and Vikki or Monica would work.

[Elizabeth (Betsy) Haddad · Rating 5 out of 5]

The emotional intelligence of the writing is astounding. I love it. I’ve never seen anything like it. I just would love the breaks in between hiatus’ to be a bit shorter but that’s because I’m hooked!!!

[Michelle Easton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Developing relationships all around, and seeing Sam trying to come out of her shell is so wonderful. The mental health struggles is also nice to see, and I can relate to the characters too. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next volume now that Marshall is sick.

[GG · Rating 4 out of 5]

This season’s ending wasn’t as good the ep right before the finale actually had more suspense imo, it looks like there will be only one more season but it prolly won’t be finished till 2026 or later 🥲

[Keira Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've really loved how the plot hasn't progressed at the typical speed of a romance novel. Pacing has been much more realistic and centered more around character growth than romance which is part of what makes this webtoon so great

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute and fun entry. I liked the fourth wall break.

[Roberta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charles ti prego ripigliati perchè sei sempre stato un personaggio un po' tossico, ma tutta questa gelosia e mania di controllo non posso sopportarla

[Emily | emilys_pageturners · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series with good mental health representation. Also love all the game references and Easter eggs! <3

[cae (๑¯㉨¯๑) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Charles!!!!!!

[Caputelit · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Christopher Fillion · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Erick Vieira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Temporada 3 finalizada. Como siempre me ha encantado, amo a sus personajes y su historia. Muero por leer el resto de la historia, su tan esperado final. Y de corazón quiero que Sam sea feliz en independiente porque este final de temporada con su padre tóxico en todo su esplendor me ha molestado muchísimo.