Live, Love, Level
Live, Love, Level
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In a world where virtual reality gaming lets players shape their own stories, Nick desperately wants to join the beta test for Omen Galaxica's revolutionary AI update. There's just one catch - he needs a partner who's never played before. Enter his mother Amanda, currently on bedrest during a difficult pregnancy. Together, they must rebuild the destroyed village of Donner's Beck while defending it from a notorious player-killer intent on wreaking havoc. But as virtual and real worlds blur, both Nick and Amanda discover that games aren't just about escape - they're about connection, growth, and finding your place in a rapidly changing world. A heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and finding meaning in unexpected places, perfect for:
- Gen X, millennials, and Gen Y (and boomers who know)
- parents and teens and people in-between
- gamers and people who love but are baffled by people who game
- dragon, AI, and pizza enthusiasts
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Oh, _wow_. I loved Haley, but this is even better. A slightly different angle on LitRPG - the characters are playing an immersive online fantasy game, which has just gone (beta) from graphics on a screen to a VR, all-senses game. And the protagonists are a teenager and his mom. The game, and the story in/of the game, are fantastic; the way the real world connects, alters, and is altered by the game and the connections made there is amazing. The game AI (which is clearly awakening) is the final fillip that makes it perfect. Everything from battle to building to deep philosophical questions, all fitting perfectly within the story - nothing is a digression or a distraction from the story arc. The way the _characters_ are altered by their interactions in/because of the game is perfect. I was strongly reminded of Diane Duane's Omnitopia - not at all the same story, but a lot of the same flavor. I loved that this story was able to integrate building and breaking and make them work together. I could babble on for ages (though if I say much more it'll be spoilers) - I'll stop here.
Interesting, layered characters and lots of growth throughout the story. So many ideas explored and new friendships made. And it all comes together in an epic finale and a satisfying and heartwarming ending.
I really enjoyed the book! Thank you!