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emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
This was a delight! I enjoyed the conversations had throughout this book, especially about the harassment of women in the online gaming world. It's something that happens every day, and I think Smith does a great job highlighting this throughout. The way the relationship between Divya and Aaron evolves also feels authentic, seamlessly merging with the plot.
The audiobook is also lovely! The narrators really bring the characters to life.
The audiobook is also lovely! The narrators really bring the characters to life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Sexual assault
esmeralda's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I did not anticipate how serious parts of the book were going to get. It was informative and saddening, as someone who isn't all that involved on social media I have never been exposed in real life to the types of trolling etc. discussed and it is honestly disgusting.
Although I did not love this book, after all I'm not a gamer in stretch of the imagination, I certainly do not regret reading it (although I do have mild regrets about ignoring my school work for it...).
Although I did not love this book, after all I'm not a gamer in stretch of the imagination, I certainly do not regret reading it (although I do have mild regrets about ignoring my school work for it...).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Sexual assault
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