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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Tasks:
- Read a book set in a fantasy world.
- Read a book with a protagonist on a journey.
- Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist.
Book: An Echo in the BoneAuthor: Diana Gabaldon
Date completed: 14/02/24
Task: 2 and 3
How it fits: Claire Fraser is a strong female protagonist, who travels from America to Tortuga to Scotland before returning to America in this the seventh volume of the Outlander series based on woman travelling from 1945 to 1743 travelling 200 years back in time.
2 points!Super Mario Odyssey
Tasks:
- Read a book set in Italy.
- Read a book about exploration or adventure.
- Read a book with a quest or mission as its main plot.
Book: The Lost SymbolAuthor: Dan Brown
Date completed:
Task: 3
How it fits: Robert Langdon needs to rescue his friend Peter Solomon who has been kidnapped and his hand chopped off, while a crazy man goes around killing those that are trying to stop him getting the secret of the ages.
Great!The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Tasks:
- Read a book featuring mythical creatures.
- Read a book with a morally ambiguous protagonist.
- Read a book with a complex political landscape.
Book: The Island of Sea WomenAuthor: Lisa See
Date completed: 19/02/24
Task: 2 and 3
How it fits: This book is based on the women divers on the island of Jeju part of South Korea. WWII comes to the island with Japanese who commit horrific acts to the islanders. This drives a wedge between the friendship of Mi-ja and Young-sook after they grew up together. When Young-sooks family is slaughtered and Mi-ja (who possibly could have saved them) walks away and let's it happen. Mi-ja then keeps trying to reconnect with her friend and ends up driving a wedge between her and her daughter. Who ends up marrying her son and moving to America! Years later the grandchildren visit from America and that's when Young-sook starts to understand the other side of the story.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Tasks:
- Read a book set in the Old West.
- Read a book about redemption or forgiveness.
- Read a book with themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Book: You Don't Know MeAuthor: Sara Foster
Date completed: 20/02/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Noah believes his bother Tom may have murdered his girlf 10 years previously. He is loyally helping run the family business for his parents as well as looking after his father who had an accident, he is burnt out. Inquest of the missing girlie held and his bother comes back to town. Family secrets are revealed and it turns out someone did murder Lizzie, Noah feels crushed and betrayed as his whole life is changed in the process.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Tasks:
- Read a book with a strong focus on environmental themes.
- Read a book featuring a rebellion or uprising.
- Read a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Book: 2 Sisters Detective AgencyAuthor: James Patterson
Date completed: 01/03/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Jacob is an assassin whose family has been attacked seeking revenge, Baby is a rich orphan socialite whose been neglected and spoilt all her life and Rhonda is a gritty attorney whose estranged father who dies and leaves her Baby to look after.
Minecraft
Tasks:
- Read a book about survival skills.
- Read a book about creativity or innovation.
- Read a book set in a wilderness or isolated environment.
Book: The SixAuthor: Anni Taylor
Date completed: 22/03/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Participants of a addiction help program find out that the remote Greek island they are on is actually hunting grounds for sadistic hunters who toy with them letting them think they have a chance to win a competition.
Grand Theft Auto V
Tasks:
- Read a book about crime or the criminal underworld.
- Read a book about the complexities of modern society.
- Read a book with multiple perspectives or narrators.
Book: One of Us Is BackAuthor: Karen M. McManus
Date completed: 22/03/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Story told by different people involved
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Tasks:
- Read a book about community or friendship.
- Read a book with a cozy or comforting atmosphere.
- Read a book about starting over or making a fresh start.
Book: Mao's Last DancerAuthor: Li Cunxin
Date completed: 25/03/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Li Cunxin defects from communist China to the USA
Overwatch
Tasks:
- Read a book about teamwork or collaboration.
- Read a book about the future of technology.
- Read a book featuring diverse characters and cultures.
Book: Silver WattleAuthor: Belinda Alexandra
Date completed: 15/04/24
Task: covers all 3 tasks
How it fits: MC is born in England escapes to Australia
to live with relatives, one of whom is of Indian decent. MC works in the film industry with people from all walks of life in a time when cinema was just taking off and sound was being added and women were just being given a chance to work different jobs.
The Last of Us Part II
Tasks:
- Read a book about the consequences of revenge.
- Read a book about survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Read a book with a morally complex storyline.
Book: The EliteAuthor: Kiera Cass
Date completed: 21/04/24
Task: covers 2 and 3
How it fits: The world after WWIV has 8 social groups levels, 8 being the lowest. In this story Prince Maxon a 1 is looking for a girl to be his Princess from the different social levels.
Dark Souls III
Tasks:
- Read a book about perseverance or overcoming challenges.
- Read a book with dark or gothic themes.
- Read a book about destiny or fate.
Book: The City of TearsAuthor: Kate Mosse
Date completed: 22/04/24
Task: covers all tasks
How it fits: The Joubert family persevere in great adversity in this dark, gothic telling of survival amongst religious revolt in Paris and their escape to Amsterdam.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Tasks:
- Read a book about friendship or camaraderie.
- Read a book featuring creatures or monsters.
- Read a book set in a small town or rural area.
Book: The Lost Flowers of Alice HartAuthor: Holly Ringland
Date completed: 27/04/24
Task: 3
How it fits: set in rural Australia
Mass Effect 2
Tasks:
- Read a book about space exploration or interstellar travel.
- Read a book about making difficult choices.
- Read a book with diverse alien species or cultures.
Book: Through Gates of SplendorAuthor: Elisabeth Elliot
Date completed: 30/04/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Making difficult choice regarding making contact with a previously know to be hostile tribe in remote Ecuador.
FIFA 21
Tasks:
- Read a book about sports or competition.
- Read a biography of a famous athlete.
- Read a book about teamwork or leadership.
Book: Daniel Boone: FrontiersmanAuthor: Janet Benge
Date completed: 27/05/24
Task: 3
How it fits: Daniel is a leader of men while pioneering on Americas wild frontier.
Fortnite
Tasks:
- Read a book about survival skills.
- Read a book with a focus on building or construction.
- Read a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Book: The Lace WeaverAuthor: Lauren Chater
Date completed: 31/05/2024
Task: A
How it fits: MC a lace weaver, knitting professional joins the resistance in WWII and has to change her life to survive.
Doom Eternal
Tasks:
- Read a book about fighting demons or supernatural forces.
- Read a book about the power of determination or will.
- Read a book with fast-paced action scenes.
Title: A Tale of Beauty and BeastAuthor: Melanie Cellier
Date Completed: 04/06/24
Task: A
How it fits: Princess Sophie uses her connection with her twin, Lilly to help talk to the enchanted people who work in the palace as well as to get through to the Beast in this retelling of a classic fairy tale.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Tasks:
- Read a book about Norse mythology or Viking culture.
- Read a historical fiction novel set in medieval Europe.
- Read a book about exploration or discovery.
Title: The Chancellor's SecretAuthor: Susanna Gregory
Date Completed: 12/07/24
Task: B
How it fits: In 1360 the great bridge over the river Cam is close to collapse this story is about how it is funded and built with a few murders thrown in.
Cyberpunk 2077
Tasks:
- Read a book about cybernetics or transhumanism.
- Read a book about the future of society and technology.
- Read a book with a gritty, urban setting.
Title: The Book That Wouldn’t BurnAuthor: Mark Lawrence
Date Completed: 12/07/24
Task: B
How it fits: futuristic society
Among Us
Tasks:
- Read a book about deception or betrayal.
- Read a mystery or thriller novel.
- Read a book with a focus on teamwork and communication.
Title: The Count of Monte CristoAuthor: Alexandre Dumas
Date Completed: 09/09/24
Task: A
How it fits: Edmond Dantès goes on mission of deception after his betrayal from his best friend.
Call of Duty: Warzone
Tasks:
- Read a book about war or military strategy.
- Read a memoir of a soldier or veteran.
- Read a book about the psychological effects of combat.
Title: The French PhotographerAuthor: Natasha Lester
Date Completed: 13/12/24
Task: A
How it fits: about a female journalist on the front during WWII
Splatoon 2
Tasks:
- Read a book about creativity or art.
- Read a book with a focus on teamwork and cooperation.
- Read a book set in a colorful or vibrant world.
Title: Lost RosesAuthor: Martha Hall Kelly
Date completed: 25/12/24
Task : Focus on team work/coop
How it fits: Team work to help Russian families escaping during WWII
Hollow Knight
Tasks:
- Read a book about exploration or discovery.
- Read a book about overcoming darkness or despair.
- Read a book with a focus on mystery or secrets.
Title: Ordinary GraceAuthor: William Kent Krueger
Date completed: 28/12/24
Task: 3
How it fits: MC tries to find out what happened to his sister, who got her pregnant and why she was murdered.
Stardew Valley
Tasks:
- Read a book about farming or agriculture.
- Read a book about small-town life.
- Read a book about finding happiness and fulfillment.
Book: The Nurses of Eastby EndAuthor: Anna Jacobs
Date completed: 19/01/25
Task: covers all tasks
How it fits: Rape victim finds solace i a small town farming community and finds love and a career.
Celeste
Tasks:
- Read a book about overcoming mental health struggles.
- Read a book about personal growth or self-discovery.
- Read a book with a focus on climbing or mountaineering.
Title: All the Birds, SingingAuthor: Evie Wyld
Date completed: 20/01/25
Task: personal growth
How it fits: MC has a hard life and develops inner strength to over come difficulties and find happiness of sorts.
League of Legends
Tasks:
- Read a book about mythology or folklore.
- Read a book about teamwork and strategy.
- Read a book featuring diverse characters and cultures.
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The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you.
2. We will go through a list of 25 video games. I will provide you with three tasks related to that game and you need to read for one of those tasks. For each completed task, you will receive two points. Finally, you will receive ten points for completing the entire challenge.
3. If you feel stuck, you have 2 free skips. Just let me know in the thread that you will use it, and instead, read a book that meets the guidelines. If you need more than 2 skips, you can use 7 points to get a new skip.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
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