50 pages 1 hour read

Brittney Morris

Slay

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Slay by Brittney Morris follows Kiera Johnson, a 17-year-old honors student, who secretly develops a virtual reality game called SLAY for Black players. When a dispute in the game leads to a player's murder and widespread criticism, Kiera must defend her creation and navigate accusations of exclusivity and racism, while maintaining her relationships and identity. Topics in this book include racism and homicide.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Slay by Brittney Morris garners praise for its timely exploration of racial identity and the creation of a safe virtual space for Black gamers. Critics commend its strong, relatable protagonist and the thought-provoking narrative. Some readers find the plot predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's heralded as an impactful YA novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Slay?

Readers who enjoy Slay by Brittney Morris are likely fans of young adult fiction that tackles complex social issues through the lens of gaming culture. They appreciate narratives like Ready Player One that blend virtual reality with real-world themes and The Hate U Give for its exploration of Black identity and activism.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

930L

Book Details

Genre

Realistic Fiction

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Race / Racism

Sports

Themes

Identity: Femininity

Identity: Masculinity

Identity: Race