Glitch Kingdom, Sheena Boekweg
Glitch Kingdom, Sheena Boekweg
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Glitch Kingdom

Author: Sheena Boekweg

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky, Bailey Carr, Andrew Fallaize, Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Brian Nishii

Unabridged: 10 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/18/2020

Synopsis

The teenage daughter of an executioner and the traitorous prince she can’t kill must reluctantly join forces to dethrone a paranoid queen after discovering they are trapped in a video game where “Game Over” equals death in this fast-paced YA debut.Ryo is the golden boy, the playboy prince, until his uncle betrays him and everything falls apart. Minor nobles Dagney and Grigfen are suddenly forced to fight for their lives after their father is branded a traitor. McKenna, queen of the enemy realm, has been given a mission of conquest, though she isn’t sure she’s fit for the task.But things are not always what they seem … all of these teens are actually players in the newest, most immersive virtual reality game, competing against each other for a highly coveted internship.Now this golden opportunity has suddenly become a deadly trap. There’s a glitch in the software, and it has trapped the players inside a world that is slowly falling apart. If they die in the game, they die for real—and the only way out is to win.

About Sheena Boekweg

Sheena Boekweg grew up reading books as tree branches peeked over her shoulder. She studied theater at Weber State University, married a handsome nerd who taught her about video games, and then had three kids who stole her heart and her controllers. She lives in Utah with her family and the world’s most spoiled puppy.

About Jesse Vilinsky

Jesse Vilinsky is a classically trained actress and voice actor, having graduated from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and BADA in London. Jesse has lent her voice to numerous film and television projects, performing and voice matching children, teen, and adult voices. She has worked on various video games, animation, and commercial projects as well. As a narrator, Jesse has garnered recognition in AudioFile magazine for her expertly voiced characters and ability to bring forth the strength and truth of their stories. She has been lauded for her facility with dialects and accents, as well as her youthful tones. A New York City native now living in Downtown Los Angeles, Jesse spends her spare time exploring the city with her husband, eating donuts.

About Bailey Carr

Bailey Carr is an experienced audiobook narrator who has recorded numerous titles for New York Times bestselling authors. A graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, she currently resides in New York.

About Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Joniece Abbott-Pratt has narrated many audiobooks for children, young adults, and adults. She has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards and in 2021 was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fantasy Narration. She earned an MFA degree in acting from the University of Iowa and has performed on regional theater stages across the country, including the Public Theater in New York City. She has also appeared on television shows, including The Good Fight, Law and Order: SVU, Luke Cage, and Orange Is the New Black, and has voiced commercials and projects for US Bank, Johnson & Johnson, and others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by April

I'm very lucky to have read this book before its release. It is beautiful. The characters! They are so well written - you wish you could spend an afternoon hanging out with them. Each of the characters has their own battles, and you are cheering for each of them to find their own happily ever after.......more

Goodreads review by Margaret

I've just started and this is decent but oh MY that cover is SO, SO, BAD. Like bad enough that I don't want to put the book in my currently reading poster I keep on my desk at my library, or even post on Goodreads that I'm reading this book. This is a review of an ARC from Edelweiss. Update: OK, done......more

Goodreads review by John

Ever been on the wrong side of an in-joke? Ever wanted a do-over with someone you screwed up with? Ever been in a dream that made you feel trapped? Welcome to the Glitch Kingdom. Imagine a computer game so big and vivid you can feel like you're really there, then imagine that actually happening. Thi......more

Goodreads review by Samantha

Author Boekweg is a master mage story-crafter and her words had me under a spell. Real teens get stuck in an immersive RPG (Role Playing Game) and if they die in the game, they die in real life. The only way to live is to win. The only problem? Not all the teens know they’re in a game, or that when......more

Quotes

“[An] adventure reminiscent of Ready Player One…Boekweg affectionately evokes video game tropes, such as smashing objects for loot, leveling up, and pursuing side quests.” Publishers Weekly

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