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Don't Hate the Player

Don't Hate the Player

Published in
2021
3.79
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Description

By day, Emilia is a field hockey star with a popular boyfriend and a mother obsessed with her academic future. But by night, she’s kicking virtual ass as the only female member of a highly competitive eSports team. Emilia has mastered the art of keeping her two worlds thriving, which hinges on them staying completely separate. When a major eSports tournament comes to her city, Emilia is determined to prove herself to the male-dominated gaming community. But her perfectly balanced life is thrown for a loop when a member of a rival team—Jake—recognizes her . . . From an exciting new talent, this sweet and charming YA romance will win the hearts of gamers and non-gamers alike.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
384 pages
Book in series
#1

Why to read

  • Exciting glimpse into e-sports
  • Strong female protagonist
  • Themes of friendship and teamwork
  • Exploration of virtual and real-life identities