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. (synopsis from B&N)
I went to the book store last night to pick up Bone Crossed. I'm on kind of a tight budget as far as extra spending at the moment so I typically go straight to the section my book is in looking at nothing else so I don't end up buying ten extra books and getting that exasperated look from my fiance. Last night however I could not help but pursue the YA section as it happens to be right in front of the escalator. I loved the art and title of this book and had to pick it up. After reading the synopsis I was unable to put it down being a gamer girl and manga fan myself I felt I would relate to the character really well.
I really enjoyed this book and I was right in my assumption of being able to relate to the character. Mari I think did a good job in her environment creating of a newly divorced family having gone through it myself. All the characters fit nicely into the story and develop well. The illustrations at the begging of each chapter are a cute little added bonus letting you know what Maddy's mood will be at some point during the chapter. The story is a bit predictable but it was written well enough that I didn't care. The pop culture references are great and for old school anime fans you will love the Voltron bit.
Final verdict is that this is a fun light read that will entertain.
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