MARISOL ACTS THE PART
Coming August 12, 2025
Designer: Casey Moses
Illustrator: Natalie Shaw
A bright, dazzling sapphic rom-com from the author of Caught in a Bad Fauxmance! After a humiliating public dumping, a teen actress lands a role on the same high-profile show as her ex-boyfriend, only for things to get messy when she falls for his co-star.
After wrapping the hit drama that made her a star, actress Marisol Polly-Rodriguez is worried she might be entering her flop era. A concern that’s amplified when she’s suddenly dumped by her co-star turned boyfriend, Miles, for being “unserious”.
With Marisol’s post-breakup meltdown splashed across the tabloids, she sets out to show that she’s just as talented as Miles by landing a role on the same buzzworthy show as him. From the eccentric director who pushes her to her limits, to the snobby castmate who can’t stand her, Marisol realizes that her dream of nabbing a Supporting Actress nomination during awards season may never be a reality.
The drama only continues as Marisol develops feelings for her ex’s on-screen love interest, Jamila. The wounds of her breakup barely healed, Marisol is hesitant to fall in love again. But as Jamila gets Marisol to unlock her full potential as an actress, and Marisol returns the favor by helping Jamila find her confidence and style as she navigates newfound fame, the sparks between them quickly become too intense to ignore.
“Elle Gonzalez Rose perfectly balances tough, timely topics with a swoony celebrity romance sure to steal your heart. Marisol Acts the Part is a nuanced story of finding your confidence and being true to yourself, even when it hurts.” – Jennifer Dugan, author of Some Girls Do
“Marisol Acts the Part is an entertaining peek at the life of a teen actress juggling everyday problems while also keeping up with the demands of high-pressure TV show set. Marisol is endearing and relatable, and it’s easy to root for her to both find new love after a bad breakup and find her footing in life. This sweet sapphic romance shines bright.” —Bridget Morrissey, author of Everything She Does Is Magic
"Equal parts laugh-out-loud funny and deeply heartfelt, Marisol Acts the Part is a dazzling rom-com that proves Elle Gonzalez Rose is a master at blending romance, family, and humor. This loveable book delivers sharp Hollywood satire, crackling chemistry, and a tender exploration of self-discovery—all wrapped up in Elle Gonzalez Rose’s signature wit and warmth. I will read anything she writes!" - Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro"
"Life in the spotlight isn’t as glamorous as it seems in this swoon-worthy sapphic romance. I couldn’t get enough of the star-studded cast of characters, New York shenanigans, and a love story worth shipping. Gonzalez Rose has scripted another masterpiece!" – Jenna Miller, author of We Got the Beat
"Marisol Acts the Partgives a behind-the-scenes pass to the swoony sapphic showmance I’ve been waiting for. Heartfelt and full of Gonzales Rose’s trademark humor, I simply could not put this one down." - Christen Randall, National Bestselling Author of The No-Girlfriend Rule