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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A VERY cute read! Delightful BIPOC Rep, adorable banter, and makes the correct assumption that Shakespeare and gaming/RPG’s are meant to be together.
A binge-able read with lots of heart.
A binge-able read with lots of heart.
Before I begin, I would like to thank Alexene Farol Follmuth for giving me an ARC of her upcoming book, Twelfth Knight, which will be available on May 28, 2024.
Saying that Viola Reyes is dealing with a lot is a huge understatement. The tabletop game campaign she created was rejected by her gaming group, her best friend wants her to become more “likable,” and the Student Body President of her high school, Jack Orsino, doesn’t fulfill his responsibilities included in that position, so her job as the vice president is harder. The only escape that Vi has is playing a masculine alter ego character in the MMORPG Twelfth Knight because that’s the only way she can play safely. But after an injury, Jack also decides to play the game, and after a while, Jack and Vi become more than two people who play Twelfth Knight together. The problem? Vi has been keeping her identity a secret, and Jack might be falling in love with her when they aren’t online.
I love this book. I personally didn’t think Vi was off-base in regards to her views and reactions during most of the story. Yes, she made mistakes, but I understood her reasoning. Jack was adorable and relatable as well. Both Vi and Jack’s character developments were well written and I thought Follmuth did a great job explaining the evidence why feminine rage does and should exist. Minus one of Vi’s secrets, I think Jack and Vi’s relationship, enemies (more like annoyed and exhausted cat and dog), platonic or otherwise, had a lot of healthy communication that was realistic. I am absolutely taking notes from Jack and Vi on how to handle arguments. It was honestly refreshing that the main characters took each other’s perspectives seriously and didn’t necessarily need context from someone else. Overall, if you like books that discuss the impact societal expectations have on people, especially teenagers, humor, honesty, double standards people have for women, and a lot of heart, then I would highly recommend this book. H
Saying that Viola Reyes is dealing with a lot is a huge understatement. The tabletop game campaign she created was rejected by her gaming group, her best friend wants her to become more “likable,” and the Student Body President of her high school, Jack Orsino, doesn’t fulfill his responsibilities included in that position, so her job as the vice president is harder. The only escape that Vi has is playing a masculine alter ego character in the MMORPG Twelfth Knight because that’s the only way she can play safely. But after an injury, Jack also decides to play the game, and after a while, Jack and Vi become more than two people who play Twelfth Knight together. The problem? Vi has been keeping her identity a secret, and Jack might be falling in love with her when they aren’t online.
I love this book. I personally didn’t think Vi was off-base in regards to her views and reactions during most of the story. Yes, she made mistakes, but I understood her reasoning. Jack was adorable and relatable as well. Both Vi and Jack’s character developments were well written and I thought Follmuth did a great job explaining the evidence why feminine rage does and should exist. Minus one of Vi’s secrets, I think Jack and Vi’s relationship, enemies (more like annoyed and exhausted cat and dog), platonic or otherwise, had a lot of healthy communication that was realistic. I am absolutely taking notes from Jack and Vi on how to handle arguments. It was honestly refreshing that the main characters took each other’s perspectives seriously and didn’t necessarily need context from someone else. Overall, if you like books that discuss the impact societal expectations have on people, especially teenagers, humor, honesty, double standards people have for women, and a lot of heart, then I would highly recommend this book. H
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
I loved this. Like loved it. The storyline was so fun and I love how Twelfth Night was adapted.
The characters were really well fleshed out and felt their actual ages. There were good examples of female friendships, family dynamics, and a budding romance.
I also can’t help but think War of Thorns isGame of Thrones. Not only is asoiaf based off the war of the roses, but the way the show “ends” feels 100% like a jab at how the show ended. Petty. And I’m here for it.
The characters were really well fleshed out and felt their actual ages. There were good examples of female friendships, family dynamics, and a budding romance.
I also can’t help but think War of Thorns is
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
i think this book was a perfect modern adaptation of shakespeare’s twelfth knight! some spoilers to follow- but if you know the original storyline they aren’t spoilers :)
i loved the way the cesario switch was written (oh disguise you are the devil’s blessing) and that the bi undertones were not undertones but big plot points of questioning!!! i think this did a really good job of living up to past feminist shakespeare retelling but with a modern gaming twist! i loved how the romance was a sweet aftertaste of the self discovery / coming of age that happened
i loved the way the cesario switch was written (oh disguise you are the devil’s blessing) and that the bi undertones were not undertones but big plot points of questioning!!! i think this did a really good job of living up to past feminist shakespeare retelling but with a modern gaming twist! i loved how the romance was a sweet aftertaste of the self discovery / coming of age that happened
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes