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As they navigate the complexities of their lives and the world around them, they find strength in the connections they forge. The experiences they share allow them to confront the challenges they face, and the night evolves into a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
With an electric atmosphere reminiscent of epic tales like Black Panther, their shared mission transcends mere survival. It becomes a vibrant expression of identity, joy, and artistry, reminding everyone that when they come together, they can truly "SLAY."
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This is not normally a book that I would pick up because I am not much of a gamer but I was VERY pleasantly surprised to find just how much I loved this story! Keira creates a world where Black gamers can feel free to be themselves and be proud of who they are. But in addition to a world without hate and racial slurs being thrust upon the players, the game itself is SUPER cool. The cards in the game represent different pieces of Black culture from all over the world. Characters can make themselves look exactly like their real selves or look like the type of person they feel like inside! What an amazing idea! I kind of wish this game actually existed in the world today :)There are a few main reasons why I ended up loving this book. Although it started slow, the game and character development was extremely necessary for the rest of the story and really added to the aspect of how the characters changed throughout the entire journey. There were several chapters from the point of view of players in other regions in the world. They described the game, what it meant to them, and what it was like playing this game that meant so much to their identity while living in the real world that didn't always accept them in the same way. These stories were not only touching but seemed to fit so perfectly into the story even though they sometimes seemed to interrupt the flow. Finally, I LOVED the aspect of mystery and suspense. When a boy is murdered over something in the game, Keira has to deal with the consequences and her own questioning of her involvement since she is the creator. Many events occur making her question what to do in order to honor the death but also show the world why the game existed in the first place. You will find yourself guessing and predicting so many endings but probably will not predict the actual one. What a suspenseful shocker! Loved it!Definitely recommend to all readers! If you are not a gamer, that is okay. You will still enjoy this story. And although it may start off slow, stick it out. It is worth it...PROMISE!