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Don't Read the Comments (Original)
Don't Read the Comments (Original) | Eric Smith
10 posts | 8 read | 1 reading | 5 to read
Divya Sharma is a queen. Or she is when she's playing Reclaim the Sun, the year's hottest online game. Divya--better known as popular streaming gamer D1V--regularly leads her #AngstArmada on quests through the game's vast and gorgeous virtual universe. But for Divya, this is more than just a game. Out in the real world, she's trading her rising-star status for sponsorships to help her struggling single mom pay the rent. Gaming is basically Aaron Jericho's entire life. Much to his mother's frustration, Aaron has zero interest in becoming a doctor like her, and spends his free time writing games for a local developer. At least he can escape into Reclaim the Sun--and with a trillion worlds to explore, disappearing should be easy. But to his surprise, he somehow ends up on the same remote planet as celebrity gamer D1V. At home, Divya and Aaron grapple with their problems alone, but in the game, they have each other to face infinite new worlds...and the growing legion of trolls populating them. Soon the virtual harassment seeps into reality when a group called the Vox Populi begin launching real-world doxxing campaigns, threatening Aaron's dreams and Divya's actual life. The online trolls think they can drive her out of the game, but everything and everyone Divya cares about is on the line... And she isn't going down without a fight.
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alecia3dixie
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Panpan

I had some issues with this book. Feminism does not equal hating men. Divya was explaining to Rebecca about Aaron and the second she said he was a guy Rebecca said nope I don't like him. Not all men are bad. Also when Aaron was talking about his life, Rebecca said she couldn't stand "the privilege". No matter how much someone's family makes, doesn't mean they aren't aloud to have feelings. For all of this I will give it a 2.5/5

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kelli7990
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Mehso-so

This is my review for another book I read for #bookoplathon. This is for the prompt Own Voices. I liked this book but I was expecting more. Before I started reading this book, I wasn‘t sure if I would end up liking it or not but I had high hopes for this book.

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LilMrmd79
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eBook sale. I was torn about buying this one since I already have a copy from the library. However, I hate choosing what I read based on due dates so $2 was def worth it.

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klbwriting
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Well this was amazing. Loved the references to games and movies, loved the friendships both IRL and online and loved that it confronted a toxic culture that is prevalent in not only gaming but nerd culture in general. So amazing.

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klbwriting
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Love the video game references in this. Assassins Creed and Bioshock on the same page? Be still my fangirl heart

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Gillyreads
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Finished book 7. I‘m at 15 hours and 27 minutes #stayhome24in48 and it is almost 8pm on Sunday here in Aus. Don‘t think I‘ll quite make it to 24 hours

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klbwriting
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Now onto to something I hope will not make me openly weep but will be super fun

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Kenyazero
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Rode my bike to a little library to drop off some comic books today. I don't usually take a book when I leave any, but this one caught my eye! Looks like it's a review copy from before final publication and release earlier this year. #littlelibrary #takeabookleaveabook #yalit #bikeride #lfl

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Book_yogi
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Mehso-so

With the explosion of professional gaming over the last 10+ years and the profession getting younger and younger, this is a timely book. While this book didn‘t resonate for me personally, it does as a parent. I am both impressed by and fearful of this industry. People are great and people suck. Hopefully we come in to contact with more of the great ones in life.

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kimmypete1
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Pickpick

Divya is a strong female character who handles what she is going through considerably better than I would. While online communities can be amazing, they can also be frightening. DRtC does a great job showcasing both of those aspects.

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