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emmwalsh1024's review against another edition
5.0
WOW! This was a great book, I didn’t understand the technology stuff though
lisamchuk's review against another edition
4.0
An eye opening look into the lives of Black gamers, and the creation of a beautiful gaming world made for an absorbing read. The ending is a bit...convenient but very satisfying.
vtlism's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Surprisingly compelling to me given that it's about gaming. At first I assumed I wouldn't be able to get into it, but the pace picks up speed and the characters are full, and soon I couldn't put it down. Great job examining the social issues without being preachy, too. I was really caught up in the fate of the characters. Audio has excellent narration.
fictionista3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
raeswainpage's review against another edition
5.0
I received this Arc from Simon Pulse at BookCon!
4.5!!!
SLAY is SO important for everyone to read, but especially for those black girls (like me in high school before I found my people who also liked video games & anime) who felt like we had no special places in the gaming world, or couldn't find anyone who could relate. I loved the game concept Keira created, and the mechanics and colorful nature not only reminded me of Black Panther but some other MMO's like Guild Wars and Hearthstone. It made my nerdy heart very happy!
DO not miss this book when it comes out in September :) I can't wait for the discussions once everyone is able to read it! I plan to expand this review later on!!!
4.5!!!
SLAY is SO important for everyone to read, but especially for those black girls (like me in high school before I found my people who also liked video games & anime) who felt like we had no special places in the gaming world, or couldn't find anyone who could relate. I loved the game concept Keira created, and the mechanics and colorful nature not only reminded me of Black Panther but some other MMO's like Guild Wars and Hearthstone. It made my nerdy heart very happy!
DO not miss this book when it comes out in September :) I can't wait for the discussions once everyone is able to read it! I plan to expand this review later on!!!
abbyl819's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
The creativity that it must have taken the author to come up with a unique and fully fleshed out and detailed video game just for the book is so impressive. The way that each of the issue discussed throughout were woven into the characters stories and discussed well and thoughtfully. I loved the dynamic between the two sisters, Kiera and Steph. At first I was annoyed by the random points of view of people that are largely unimportant that would show up once for a chapter and then be gone, but I began to enjoy seeing the way that SLAY impacted the lives of so many different people around the world in different situations, and noticing how they came to overlap and affect each other in the story. I was also very happy with the way the book ended!
The creativity that it must have taken the author to come up with a unique and fully fleshed out and detailed video game just for the book is so impressive. The way that each of the issue discussed throughout were woven into the characters stories and discussed well and thoughtfully. I loved the dynamic between the two sisters, Kiera and Steph. At first I was annoyed by the random points of view of people that are largely unimportant that would show up once for a chapter and then be gone, but I began to enjoy seeing the way that SLAY impacted the lives of so many different people around the world in different situations, and noticing how they came to overlap and affect each other in the story. I was also very happy with the way the book ended!
sophia_gs's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing, Death, and Racism
essja7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kaerene's review against another edition
We got into the VR dueling and I couldn't separate my brain from the MC standing in her room on her VR thing with her being in game like I could with Ready Player One.
seymone's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars
Absolutely brillant!
I loved this story with its sharp prose and realistic characters
Absolutely brillant!
I loved this story with its sharp prose and realistic characters