![]() I was provided an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Importantly, this book honestly explores misogyny in the gaming community and how it is rife with sexism, making gaming communities and careers challenging and sometimes harmful for women - but the story also offers an empowering message too.Ĭontent warning: threat of doxxing, misogyny, sexism I loved Reyna and really enjoyed her character arc - and I loved her family dynamic, particularly when her father is reluctant to support her gaming ambitions and wants her to pursue a more lucrative and 'stable' career instead (whilst her ailing mum is supportive). Last Gamer Standing doesn't make this mistake. ![]() One of my frustrations with the gaming books that I've read is that video games often provide a context, but the games don't feel like games with mechanics or limitations. I love that this game just gets gamers. When Reyna participates in a tournament and starts getting through the rounds, she receives a threat: quit the tournament or her identity will be revealed to everyone. Set in 2067, follows Reyna, a Chinese-American girl who plays the biggest battle royal video game, Dayhold - but uses a male avatar. ![]() If you are a gamer and have always craved a good book about gaming, then you definitely want to pick up Last Gamer Standing! I really enjoyed this! Read my full book review on my book blog, The Quiet Pond. ![]()
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