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Synopsis
This is the novel's Deluxe Edition, featuring a special sketch cover! Calling Holo is more than a game. Augmented reality blurs the line between the virtual and the real, bringing battles once thought impossible to life. Amid the chaos, he sits alone on his throne. Zero. The bored King who cannot be dethroned. Only Katsu is willing to challenge him. As the Zero tournament approaches, Katsu has his chance to take his crown. His fate remains uncertain, but history has a way of repeating itself. Losing isn’t the worst outcome. This isn’t the tale of he who became King, but of its tragedy.
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Is King of Holos: Deluxe Edition (Calling Holo) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This augmented reality gaming novel features competitive battles with implied violence and explores themes of isolation, ambition, and tragedy. The synopsis hints at a dark outcome, suggesting emotional intensity appropriate for teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include grief and betrayal.
Who'll love this
Teens who love competitive gaming stories and virtual reality worlds will be drawn to this tournament-focused tale with high stakes and a mysterious unbeatable champion.