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Gauntlet
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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Plug back into the dangerous world of virtual gaming, in the next thrilling novel from the author of Arena. Kali Ling has faced down death hundreds of times for the entertainment of millions. She knows fear—and she knows what’s truly terrifying... There’s a new game in town. A brutal, winner-takes-all, international video game tournament showcasing the world’s most elite players, promising fame, prestige, and unbelievable fortune. But there’s a catch. The game uses new VR pods guaranteed to push digital warriors to their physical and psychological brink—adapting every time a gamer makes a move. As the first female captain and youngest team owner in VGL history, Kali is used to defying the odds. But as the all-star tournament heats up, her determination begins to waver and the pressures of media, sponsors, and the game itself begin to put cracks in her hard-set convictions—and strain on her relationship with the one person who matters most. If Kali and her teammates are to survive, they’ll have to find a way to be stronger than ever before. But battling the system may prove too difficult for even the most hardened of fighters... From the Trade Paperback edition.
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BrennasBooks
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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"Placing anything other than first is not losing. It's a challenge to come back stronger. "

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BrennasBooks
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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I like this book better than Arena. She's improved with character development although it's still far behind where I feel it should be.
I was disappointed to find she had no plans to write the concluding book in the trilogy. Had I known that I might not have chosen to read it, especially with the cliffhanger Gauntlet ended on.
#dystopian
#VR
#speedreading

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BehindthePages
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It's more than just a book about virtual gaming.
Being in the public eye forces your darkest secrets to surface. Team Defiance will have to conquer their inner demons to make it through the game.
Readers will also venture into the darker parts of drug relapse. Jennings shows how it affects not only the person addicted but the people around them as well. You'll experience the heartbreak addiction causes.
I want more of this world.

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BehindthePages
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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Familiar paths end at the edge of your comfort zone. So, if you don't know where you're going, you're already going the right way.

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loriCB
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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Excellent sequal to Arena. Great plot twists and more character development. Some teen drama but mild. Loved it. Hope there is a 3rd!!

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Amanda23
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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This book was just as good as the first. A few times the author hinted at the world around them but didn't go into as much detail as I would have liked.
Hard to say if this is the end of if there will be more books.

DuckOfDoom What's the first book called? This looks interesting! 7y
Amanda23 @DuckOfDoom Arena is the first book. 7y
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Amanda23
Gauntlet | Holly Jennings
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1. Post a pic of your pet or fave animal.
2. What upcoming weekend plans are getting you through the week - mini vacation with the kids to Niagara Falls.
3. Favourite quote from a book - "Always" - Harry Potter.
4. Currently reading - See Tag.
5. What movie have you watched the most - Batman Returns.
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Purrfectpages What a cute bunny! 7y
Reggie #3 😭😭😭 7y
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