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Armada / Armed
Armada / Armed | Ernest Cline
El esperado regreso del autor de Ready Player One, el best seller geek en que se basar la prxima pelcula dirigida por Steven Spielberg. Zack Lightman se ha pasado la vida soando. Soando con que el mundo real se pareciera un poco ms al sinfn de libros, pelculas y videojuegos de ciencia ficcin que lo han acompaado desde siempre. Soando con el da en que un acontecimiento increble y capaz de cambiar el mundo hiciera aicos la monotona de su aburrida existencia y lo embarcara en una gran aventura en los confines del espacio. Pero un poco de escapismo no viene mal de vez en cuando, verdad? Despus de todo, Zack no deja de repetirse que sabe dnde est el lmite entre lo real y lo imaginario. Que sabe que en el mundo real nadie elige para salvar el universo a un adolescente con problemas para controlar su ira, aficionado a los videojuegos y que no sabe qu hacer con su vida. Y entonces Zack ve un platillo volante. Para colmo, la nave aliengena es igual a las del videojuego al que se pasa enganchado todas las noches, un juego multijugador de naves muy popular llamado Armada en el que los jugadores tienen que proteger la tierra de unos invasores extraterrestres. No, Zack no se ha vuelto loco. Aunque parezca imposible, aquello es muy real. Y van a ser necesarias sus habilidades y las de millones de jugadores de todo el mundo para salvar la tierra de lo que est por venir. Al fin Zack se va convertir en un hroe. Pero a pesar del terror y la emocin que lo embargan, no puede evitar recordar todas aquellas historias de ciencia ficcin con las que ha crecido y preguntarse: Acaso no hay algo en todo esto que me resulta... familiar? ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the author of Ready Player One, a rollicking alien invasion thriller that embraces and subverts science-fiction conventions as only Ernest Cline can. Zack sees a flying object, an alien ship just like the one in the video game he plays every night: a very popular multiplayer game called Armed, in which players protect the Earth from extraterrestrial invaders. No, Zack has not gone mad. Believe it or not, it's very real. The skills of those millions of players will be needed to save the Earth from what is to come. "A thrilling coming-of-age story." --Entertainment Weekly "An amazing novel [that] proves Cline has the ability to blend popular culture with exciting stories that appeal to everyone."--Associated Press "Mixes Star Wars, The Last Starfighter, Independence Day and a really gnarly round of Space Invaders into a tasty sci-fi stew." --USA Today "A fantastic second novel...fans of Ready Player One, it is time to rejoice." --Huffington Post ""Hugely entertaining...a paean to the videogames of a bygone era, and like Ready Player One it is a tremendous amount of fun for anyone who remembers that time and played those games."" -George R.R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones "With another winning teen protagonist in Zach, Cline mines the nostalgia and geek spheres just as successfully as he did in his acclaimed debut, Ready Player One. The works that obviously influenced the story line, such as Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game and the films The Last Starfighter and Star Wars, feel like homages rather than borrowings- a rap artist sampling the best beats our there to create an irresistible jam." --Library Journal, starred review "Cline once again brings crackling humor and fanboy knowledge to a zesty, crowd-pleasing, countdown-clock, save-the-planet tale featuring an unlikely hero, adrenaline-pumping action, gawky romance, and touching family moments....Cline's sly, mind-twisting premise and energetically depicted and electrifying high-tech battles make for smart, frenetic, and satisfying entertainment." --Booklist, starred review"
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Nebklvr
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Mehso-so

A fast-paced, humor-filled adventure with great popular culture references. The last half became a bit too much. Too many characters with too much happening for very strange reasons. Fun but not my cup of tea.

mcctrish I still haven‘t read this, everyone I know who liked Ready Player One wasn‘t as thrilled with this one 1y
RamsFan1963 It's not horrible, I gave it a pick, but in a lot of ways it feels like a retread of Ready Player One. I'd say it's about as good as Ready Player Two, which I didn't like as much as the first one. 1y
Nebklvr @mcctrish @RamsFan1963 I feel bad admitting I haven‘t read Ready Player One. 1y
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Shannon_McKinney
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Pickpick

Okay. I think I‘m an Ernest Cline fan girl. 😂 5/5 ⭐️ Alien invasion, meets video game, and a ton of X-files references. 🛸 Perfect combo to end my Saturday night while painting this cutie! #paintedrock #fangirl #ufo

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yoavshai
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#BookCoverChallenge
Day 288.
Here I will note 365 books (or as many as I will have before I get tired) that have shaped my taste in literature. No explanations, no reviews. Just the cover of the book.
I do not challenge anyone. You are all welcome to take part.

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EmberIvyRose
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Pickpick

A fun ride.... “You're Welcome“ This was a amazing novel! Love the way this author captures the what-if moment of a alien invasion. 👽

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SaunteringVaguelyDownwards
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Panpan

Catching up on beach reading reviews! Honestly, this book felt like Mary-Sue fan fiction. After all, it's the ultimate wish fulfillment - protagonist Zack finds out that his favorite video game is real, and his gaming skills are needed to defend the earth! Basically, the reliance on 80s and sci-fi tropes that worked so well in Ready Player One just feel like clichès here, and it feels like Cline can only write one kind of protagonist.

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Roary47
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Mehso-so

I‘ve had this on my list for a while. It is very similar to a movie I‘ve seen before. I‘m not sure which came first and there was surprises I wasn‘t expecting, but it wasn‘t as unique as I was hoping.

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BlueMoonJ
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It was as expected. If you have read Ready Player One it is like that mixed with Ender‘s Game. Heavy on the 80s pop culture with the idea of using video games to train unsuspecting kids to go up against an alien invasion. Good read. It had a few more emotional threads than i remember being in Ready Player One. But definitely a good quick palate cleanser after a heavy book

#audiobook #ernestCline #scifi #knittingwhilereading #armada

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BlueMoonJ
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This is to clear my head after the last book. A little bit of light alien ready before figuring out what the weekend read will be! Plus, its ready by the super nerd who somehow became famous Wil Wheaton. (Stand by me is obviously left out of that quandry)
I really enjoyed Ready Player One, though the writing was not the best. Have Ready Player Two on hold at the library.
#ernestCline #knittingwhilereading #aliens

LibrarianRyan I really enjoyed listening to this on audio. I actually enjoyed it more than RPO on audio because I wasn't hunting for little clues (even thought I listened to RPO after I had already read it). 4y
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Taylor
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Pretty sick.

I admit I was lost for a few moments three quarters of the way through because I thought there were serious issues with the plot, but then I figured out what was going on—that there wasn‘t anything wrong—and I fell right back into the story again.

Cline just has a prose style that makes it so dang readable. I love the world building here (top notch), love the adventure, and the sheer cinematic feel of it. Can‘t wait for the movie.

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Juzupis
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The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games. #armada #ernestcline

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DAB
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I really enjoyed this book. Loved that it was narrated by one of my sci-fi favorite character from Star Trek. It is a great story and I am going to have to limit what I say so as not to give away stuff. I am hoping that Mr. Cline is writing books two as we speak because it is not complete in my humble opinion. Loved it still.

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DAB
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Since Ready Player 2 is not available yet and I did enjoy Ready Player I have decided to check out some more of Ernest Cline's work. Jumping on the Armada. Hope I won't be disappointed.

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bookandbedandtea
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The first third of this book was way too heavy on the video game aspect at the expense of character development. As I'm not into video games I was bored. It does start to pick up after that and I did mostly enjoy the story but I think (as I rarely do!) that this would be better as a movie. I also think it suffers by comparison to his first novel, Ready Player One.
All in all not wonderful but not too bad for my April #bookspin
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks This one has been on my list since I read Ready Player One a few years ago. I'll still get around to it one of these days!! Great review! 5y
HeyT I agree that this one feels less if you've already read Ready Player One. 5y
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bookandbedandtea
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My April #bookspin and another bloom on my orchid to start my weekend. 😊🌺

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bookandbedandtea
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Oooh I'm excited for both of these. Just have a couple library holds to get through first. Tagged book is the #bookspin and the other one is my potential #doublespin
@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5y
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ajewel7
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Really did enjoy this! Ready Player One is probably one of my favorite books. I was really looking forward to this one. I knew going in that this would not be as good but I did enjoy it. I think this book would make for a great movie! I rated it 4 stars!

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ajewel7
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Started reading this book! I adored Ready Player One. Looking forward to this book! Happy reading y'all!

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Mrs.C
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Pickpick

Was a huge fan of Ready Player One and couldn't wait to listen to this one... It did not disappoint! And the narration by Will Wheaton is a cherry on top!

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TheLibrarian
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#kindledeal

From the author of Ready Player One (which is one of my favorite books)!

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Shamzi
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Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟
A scintillating fun read. It has enough to keep you interested. I liked the main character and the sacrifice some of them had to make. I particularly liked the ending.

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Shamzi
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So true and so annoying!!! LOL

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Shamzi
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Less work in office means more reading!!!

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Shamzi
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And now starting!!!
I don't believe that this would as exciting as READY PLAYER ONE just because nothing could be but I think I would enjoy it just the same!!!

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faelinwolf
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Congrats @Megabooks on your huge milestone! 🎉🎈🎉❤🎈🎉

The tagged book was one of my favorites this summer in part because it made me nostalgic for my childhood due to all the sci-fi/fantasy references, but I also loved Wil Wheaton's narration!

#25Etsy

Megabooks Okay, I‘m definitely going to see if my library has the audiobook! Thanks for entering!! 5y
faelinwolf @Megabooks You should! It feels like a love letter to 70s & 80s & 90s sci-fi movies & video games. 5y
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JoyBlue
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Slightly less awesome than Ready Player One, which is OK because it's its own thing. I was still mightily entertained. I'm still thinking about the ending (not sure I'm all in on that). I love, love, love Wil Wheaton narrating Cline's books!

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LogiKitty
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This was definitely a 5-star. I was pretty mad for about 50% of the book because it seemed the same as Ready Player One, but...Then the plot really kicked into high gear, and I was floored. I was also very emotionally invested and SO SAD for the sacrifices that had to be made to ensure that the human race wasn't destroyed. I feel for Zach...

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LogiKitty
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I'm excited to see how this is. I hope it's not too close to Ready Player One 😅 #scifi #dystopian #YA

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Traci1
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Mehso-so

⭐⭐⭐
This book seems to be a love letter to science fiction. Story-wise it was just ok, with a predictable plot and characters who are somewhat one dimensional. I think the strongest aspect of it is the fun factor from all the references - most of these I didn't get, to be honest. Overall, it was mildly entertaining, but a bit disappointing if you compare it to Ready Player One - which had a much stronger plot.

BookwormM Damn I loved Ready Player One was looking forward to this 6y
Traci1 @BookwormM well, you might like it more than me. I didn't think the story was as good as RPO, but mostly I felt like so many of the references were for games, shows, and movies I know nothing about. If I were more knowledgeable about that stuff, I think I'd have liked it a lot more. As it is most of it just went over my head. 6y
LibrarianRyan I found this was much more fun to listen to than to read. @bookwormM. It's read by Will Wheaton. 6y
Traci1 @LibrarianRyan I love Wil's narration, so I imagine it is much better on audio. It wasn't bad anyway. Just not as good as RPO to me. 6y
LibrarianRyan @Traci1 I agree. 😁 6y
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DarcysMom
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Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟
#audiobook
#audible

KathyWheeler Wil Wheaton is the perfect narrator for Cline‘s books! 6y
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DarcysMom
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Kaye 💚 6y
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DarcysMom
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rretzler This was a really good book! Not quite as good as RPO, but I still liked it a lot! Plus Wil Wheaton was a great narrator! 6y
DarcysMom @rretzler I chose it because Wil Wheaton narrates! 🤩 6y
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wanderinglynn
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Pickpick

Finished book 2 on my quest to get #24B4Monday. This is somewhere between a pick and meh. Too predictable, but still some geeky fun. My full review on GR: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2801465895

And, my time is closer to 14:52. There‘s about 4 hours where I was reading but forgot to turn the timer on. 🤦🏼‍♀️ But despite that brain fart, I‘m hoping to make it to 24hrs tomorrow. 😀

BeansPage Over halfway! That's awesome! 👏🙌 6y
Andrew65 15 hours is a great achievement. Well done. 👏🙌 6y
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bookandbedandtea
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It's Been A Good Day For Books part 1: supported an indie store for #independantbookstoreday AND got in and out before the celebration they were set up for started. 😊 (No crowds for me!) #tatteredcover

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wanderinglynn
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Multi-tasking—dog walking while logging time for #24B4Monday & #25inFive. #audiodogwalk #dogsoflitsy

KatieDid927 Hi! Revealing myself as your Myths and Legends Swap gifter! Your package was supposed to arrive today but now USPS tracking says it‘s “late”. 😫 I‘m so sorry! Really hoping they get it to you by Monday or Tuesday! 6y
wanderinglynn @KatieDid927 No worries! I‘m sure it will show up soon . ☺️ 6y
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wanderinglynn
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Got almost a 1/2 hour in this morning before work. (Stupid work always getting in the way of fun.) But it‘s still morning here on the west coast 😀 Plenty of reading time left today to make my #24B4Monday and #25inFive readathon goals!

rretzler Armada was really good. 6y
Andrew65 Good luck with the Readathon once work is over. 😊👍 6y
wanderinglynn @rretzler 👍🏻 I loved Ready Player One, so I figured I‘d like this one. I‘m only through chapter one, but it already has me hooked. 6y
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wanderinglynn Thanks @Andrew65! ☺️ 6y
rretzler It looks like you‘re listening to the audiobook. Wil Wheaton is one of my favorite narrators - perfect for this book! 6y
wanderinglynn @rretzler Yes. Wil is perfect for this book. 6y
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Ayotte
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Boy this book was a ride. Has good characters and good plot. Maybe a little predictable at times but it was still a good read. If you liked Ernest Cline first book ready player one you will like this book!!

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bliophile
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Another great novel! Although there were some parts which were a little bit predictable, i could not put it down. I loved the constant reference to the 80s.

I can not wait to see what Ernest Cline publishes next.

#ernestcline #armada #pleasepublishsomethingnewsoon

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bliophile
Armada / Armed | Ernest Cline

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

rretzler Ah, the Bene Gesserit litany from Dune! Love that book, and Armada was great too! 6y
rretzler Welcome to Litsy! 6y
tpixie Welcome 🥳📚🥳 6y
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tpixie That‘s an awesome quote! 6y
robinb Welcome to Litsy Land! 😊 6y
Crazeedi Welcome to litsy!!🎉🎉🎉 6y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🤗🌺 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Hope you're loving Litsy so far 📖💖 6y
bliophile @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego i absolutely love it x 6y
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Jadams89
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I liked Ready Player One better, but this was pretty good too. Wil Wheaton does a great job.

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Sockfood1
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A book all about video games and how they can change the world, heart wrenching at times, hilarious at others.

WritethebookAnniemae 💜 video games...and books! Welcome to Litsy 👍🏽🎉📚 6y
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The.Intentional.Reader
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Makes me think of the training simulations in Cline‘s Armada

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toric
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A summary of the last month. I cant believe i managed 14 books in one month. I thought i was getting one book every 3/4 days but it seems I'm reading more than that.

For the worst I've put The Giver. It wasn't a bad book, far from it, but it made me cry a lot so it's been my personal worst point

tammysue 👏🏻🙌🏻 Well done! 6y
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Booksblanketsandahotbeverage
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We are coming here to kick ass and chew bubblegum, and we have no more bubblegum! ~ pg. 266

New favorite quote!

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toric
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Why has nearly every book this week made me cry?? That ending was dumb and it needs to be re-written

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glitterkitty459
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Mehso-so

Look what Funko Pop figure I found!! I ❤️Rey!
#rey #funko #starwars

Almost a Pick 3ish ⭐⭐⭐
There were lots of Star Wars references, which I appreciated, but most of the other video game and movie references I did not get 😂

It's interesting that the author decided to write another 80s pop culture themed book like Ready Player One (which I loved) but to me, this one fell slightly short

Slajaunie I love Star Wars! 6y
Aims42 This was a ‘DNF‘ for me 😕 I didn‘t have high expectations to begin with, even though I loved ‘Ready Player One‘ 6y
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glitterkitty459
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TheDaysGoBy He's so cute! 6y
rubyslippersreads 😻😻😻 6y
annkuch13 😻😻😻 6y
CaitlinR I enjoyed Armada more than Ready Player One. Hope you do too. 6y
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