After Maddy’s parents divorce, she’s stuck starting over at a new high school. Friendless and nicknamed Freak Girl, Manga-loving artist Maddy finds refuge in the interactive online game Fields of Fantasy. In that virtual world, she reinvents herself as Allora, a gorgeous elfin alter ego, and meets a true friend in Sir Leo. Maddy can’t hide behind Allora forever, especially as a real-life crush begins edging in on her budding virtual romance. But would anyone pick the real Maddy, gamer girl and Manga freak, over the fantasy?
This fresh, geeky/cool novel includes online chats and exciting gaming, and features Maddy’s Mangastyle artwork.
My Thoughts:
This story I thought was unique just from reading the back of the cover. I don’t know much about manga style, but I do like to play computer and video games. The computer game reminded me a lot like World of Warcraft where it is an online environment and you can play with people all over the world. Maddy is your normal teenage girl. She is full of her own insecurities, has a dysfunctional family, and having an even harder time trying to fit in at her new school. Just like any high school there is the “cool crowd” who personally tries to make Maddy’s life miserable. There is one boy that seems different then the rest, Chad Murray (yes that is his name like Chad Michael Murray. Not sure if that was done on purpose or not..). Maddy spends her time on Fields of Fantasy and while she is discovering this new world she comes across someone named Sir Leo. The instantly have a connection and as the story goes on she comes to have a crush on him.
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| Part of a chat in Fields of Fantasy |
I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading/playing video games and/or has an interest in art. This book gives you a good look at the art of manga and virtual reality. If you are looking for a fun quest this is the adventure for you.
Happy Reading
Meg
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