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Marisol Acts the Part

Written by Elle Gonzalez Rose
Published by Joy Revolution

Actress Marisol Polly-Rodriguez might be entering her flop era. After wrapping  up a hit show, she’s neither booked nor busy. Not to mention, her former costar turned boyfriend, Miles, recently dumped her for being an “unserious” performer. Can you imagine?

To prove to Miles—and online trolls—that she takes her craft very seriously,  Marisol lands a role on the same  upcoming drama series he does. But with the eccentric director constantly  rewriting her lines and a snobby castmate trying to upstage her, Marisol quickly  realizes that her hope of nabbing an award nomination might be a pipe dream.

The only person she doesn’t have to put on a performance for is the show’s leading lady, Jamila. Marisol hasn’t  been able to look away from her since their first audition. Falling for Jamila wasn’t part of Marisol’s plan, but even the most dedicated actors go off script sometimes, right?

Primary ISBN: 9780593900529
Publication Date: August 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older

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Setting: United States (California, New York)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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