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Slay by Brittney Morris
4.0

A cute, heartwarming read. I had an iffy start with this book, but the characters bonding over this video game grabbed my attention. I appreciated that Morris included a variety of Black perspectives on gaming and life. Steph might have been the character I loved most. Her protectiveness of Kiera was very sweet. This book explores poignant issues of navigating racism in gaming and trying to stay safe in spaces not made with you in mind. I'm not sure how I feel about the revealed villain. When I first read it, it made sense, but when I thought about it after reading, the methods didn't seem to align with that character's motives and personality as neatly as I'd first thought.