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A review by annagwritesandreads
Twelfth Knight by Alexene Farol Follmuth
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of this book!
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Jack Orsino was set to play college ball, until a knee injury took him out of his senior year. His friend recommended the only game Twelfth Knight. On there, he meets a play who he thinks is Viola Reyes' twin brother. However, it's actually Viola. And Viola does not like Jack Orsino. As VP to his President, Viola believes Jack is lazy, uninterested in anything, and only cares about football. When Viola gets to learn more about Jack through the game and through his actions at school, Viola isn't sure she's always known the real Jack Orsino, but does Viola actually want Jack to know her? As their relationship blossoms in real life, can Viola continue to keep their online relationship a secret?
The good:
- The lore of Twelfth Knight the game is something I'd read on it's own. I love that we essentially get two worlds in this book, one fantasy and one contemporary.
- Jack Orsino's character development after an injury felt extremely real, especially as someone who had knee surgery, and it added a depth to Jack I wasn't expecting.
- Viola's snarky character was consistent throughout and while that may make people not like her, I appreciated her candor and her own reflection throughout the book.
- I love a good catfish trope (not sure if that's what it's called, but it feels right to me)
The loss of a half star:
- There is conflict resolution in this book, but knowing both Jack and Vi, I was surprised how the resolution happened. It threw me off enough that I put the book down and wasn't necessarily inclined to finish it (but I did).
Overall: If you're looking for a YA romance that centers around a video game, you should already have pre-ordered this.
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: Jack Orsino was set to play college ball, until a knee injury took him out of his senior year. His friend recommended the only game Twelfth Knight. On there, he meets a play who he thinks is Viola Reyes' twin brother. However, it's actually Viola. And Viola does not like Jack Orsino. As VP to his President, Viola believes Jack is lazy, uninterested in anything, and only cares about football. When Viola gets to learn more about Jack through the game and through his actions at school, Viola isn't sure she's always known the real Jack Orsino, but does Viola actually want Jack to know her? As their relationship blossoms in real life, can Viola continue to keep their online relationship a secret?
The good:
- The lore of Twelfth Knight the game is something I'd read on it's own. I love that we essentially get two worlds in this book, one fantasy and one contemporary.
- Jack Orsino's character development after an injury felt extremely real, especially as someone who had knee surgery, and it added a depth to Jack I wasn't expecting.
- Viola's snarky character was consistent throughout and while that may make people not like her, I appreciated her candor and her own reflection throughout the book.
- I love a good catfish trope (not sure if that's what it's called, but it feels right to me)
The loss of a half star:
- There is conflict resolution in this book, but knowing both Jack and Vi, I was surprised how the resolution happened. It threw me off enough that I put the book down and wasn't necessarily inclined to finish it (but I did).
Overall: If you're looking for a YA romance that centers around a video game, you should already have pre-ordered this.