Author: Alexene Farol Follmuth


Genre: Romance, Young Adult

Blurb:

Viola Reyes is annoyed.

Her painstakingly crafted tabletop game campaign was shot down, her best friend is suggesting she try being more “likable,” and school running back Jack Orsino is the most lackadaisical Student Body President she’s ever seen, which makes her job as VP that much harder. Vi’s favorite escape from the world is the MMORPG Twelfth Knight, but online spaces aren’t exactly kind to girls like her―girls who are extremely competent and have the swagger to prove it. So Vi creates a masculine alter ego, choosing to play as a knight named Cesario to create a safe haven for herself.

But when a football injury leads Jack Orsino to the world of Twelfth Knight, Vi is alarmed to discover their online alter egos―Cesario and Duke Orsino―are surprisingly well-matched.

As the long nights of game-play turn into discussions about life and love, Vi and Jack soon realise they’ve become more than just weapon-wielding characters in an online game. But Vi has been concealing her true identity from Jack, and Jack might just be falling for her offline…

Star Rating:

Review:

I was thoroughly entertained and captivated by the story!
The story follows Vi, a high school student who finds solace in the online gaming world of Twelfth Knight, where she can escape from the challenges of her real life. Vi is a strong girl, but she struggles with being appreciated by her peers. The connection between Vi and Jack, both online and offline, is undeniable and their interactions are filled with witty banter and genuine moments.
I particularly enjoyed how the story explored the idea of finding acceptance and love for who you truly are. The author does a fantastic job of balancing the fun and lighthearted moments with the deeper and more emotional moments between Vi and Jack. It was a joy to see their relationship evolve.
I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from this author.