crabber's review
3.0
2.5/5
I’m lowkey kinda disappointed, this book was very eh with super painful bits. It just feels too safe? Nothing was super crazy and it was just eh. The antagonists could have been so much more but the book is fine as is, wished there was more.
I’m lowkey kinda disappointed, this book was very eh with super painful bits. It just feels too safe? Nothing was super crazy and it was just eh. The antagonists could have been so much more but the book is fine as is, wished there was more.
pearlagcalo's review
4.0
That was so good! Checked off all the boxes I didn't know I was looking for: diversity, empowerment, social justice and bad ass gamers. I love the gaming community but I'm definitely not up to date with what's happening now. All the live streams and game plays I catch are all from my L1, and I feel like this book helped me understand why she enjoys the gaming videos so much.
cutesycream's review
4.0
I think if you're going to be a monster, you should at least have the courage to tell the world that you are one
It was such a simple romance yet full of important issues in today's society. The book touches issues as racism, misogyny and many others. I'm not someone who enjoys playing online game, but I really recommend it for people who plays. Our main character is Divya and Aaron who meets at an online game. I don't really have anything against this book but about the description about the game part I hardly relate so it just feels a bit boring thats why I gave it a 4 stars. I hope other people will enjoy it better than me.
It was such a simple romance yet full of important issues in today's society. The book touches issues as racism, misogyny and many others. I'm not someone who enjoys playing online game, but I really recommend it for people who plays. Our main character is Divya and Aaron who meets at an online game. I don't really have anything against this book but about the description about the game part I hardly relate so it just feels a bit boring thats why I gave it a 4 stars. I hope other people will enjoy it better than me.
bookie27's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
emeraldawn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
leepetterson0's review
5.0
Holy. Cow. Where do I even begin with this one?
Don’t Read the Comments is written in dual perspective, Divya (who is a famous gamer on YouTube) and Aaron (your average gamer boy), both of which share the love for the game Reclaim the Sun. The reader gets to experience the real world and virtual struggles that each character deals with.
In short, it’s about a badass gamer girl and a soft male lead- who just so happen to be geeks.
Personally, I freaking loved this book. I appreciated Divya being such a nerdy, independent, determined and quirky character. I am in awe of how perfectly he really captured the aesthetic of the gamer world. From the arcades, the funky dyed hair, pizza and, of course, video games, I-
Ah! So good!
I honestly would have never picked this up if it wasn’t for my *favorite* librarian who recommended it to me. But I am (ever so) grateful that I read it, even if I was occasionally screaming at the characters.
The amount of modern issues that were brought up (and talked about) were kind of incredible. Ranging from recognizing and dealing with privilege (race, income, gender e.t.c.), racism, doxing, misogyny, cyberbullying, and sexual assault
I loved it all.
Anywho!
Go read it! :)
Don’t Read the Comments is written in dual perspective, Divya (who is a famous gamer on YouTube) and Aaron (your average gamer boy), both of which share the love for the game Reclaim the Sun. The reader gets to experience the real world and virtual struggles that each character deals with.
In short, it’s about a badass gamer girl and a soft male lead- who just so happen to be geeks.
Personally, I freaking loved this book. I appreciated Divya being such a nerdy, independent, determined and quirky character. I am in awe of how perfectly he really captured the aesthetic of the gamer world. From the arcades, the funky dyed hair, pizza and, of course, video games, I-
Ah! So good!
I honestly would have never picked this up if it wasn’t for my *favorite* librarian who recommended it to me. But I am (ever so) grateful that I read it, even if I was occasionally screaming at the characters.
The amount of modern issues that were brought up (and talked about) were kind of incredible. Ranging from recognizing and dealing with privilege (race, income, gender e.t.c.), racism, doxing, misogyny, cyberbullying, and sexual assault
I loved it all.
Anywho!
Go read it! :)