100 Things BMSAC - Post Nine (Book)
Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi
After Maddy’s parents divorce, she’s stuck starting over at a new high school. Friendless and nicknamed Freak Girl, Manga-loving artist Maddy finds refuge in the interactive online game Fields of Fantasy. In that virtual world, she reinvents herself as Allora, a gorgeous elfin alter ego, and meets a true friend in Sir Leo. Maddy can’t hide behind Allora forever, especially as a real-life crush begins edging in on her budding virtual romance. But would anyone pick the real Maddy, gamer girl and Manga freak, over the fantasy?
I picked this book up with reservations. The cover looked cool, but I wasn’t sure about it.
Now, yes, the entire plot is very mundane. It’s easy to figure out what will happen from one moment to the next. However, there’s something about Maddy that made me want to continue reading.
Maybe it was the fact that we are similar. Maybe it was just that her voice hit my heart and wouldn’t let go.
I’m not sure the reason, but I will say this. If you have an hour or three to spare, pick this one up. It’s not the best, but it’s still a good read.
~Riley
After Maddy’s parents divorce, she’s stuck starting over at a new high school. Friendless and nicknamed Freak Girl, Manga-loving artist Maddy finds refuge in the interactive online game Fields of Fantasy. In that virtual world, she reinvents herself as Allora, a gorgeous elfin alter ego, and meets a true friend in Sir Leo. Maddy can’t hide behind Allora forever, especially as a real-life crush begins edging in on her budding virtual romance. But would anyone pick the real Maddy, gamer girl and Manga freak, over the fantasy?
I picked this book up with reservations. The cover looked cool, but I wasn’t sure about it.
Now, yes, the entire plot is very mundane. It’s easy to figure out what will happen from one moment to the next. However, there’s something about Maddy that made me want to continue reading.
Maybe it was the fact that we are similar. Maybe it was just that her voice hit my heart and wouldn’t let go.
I’m not sure the reason, but I will say this. If you have an hour or three to spare, pick this one up. It’s not the best, but it’s still a good read.
~Riley