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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
The world still needs heroes. Are you with us? Enter the next original YA novel for Overwatch, the worldwide gaming sensation from Blizzard Entertainment! In the years after the Omnic Crisis, the American Southwest is ruled by vultures looking to profit off the chaos. The West is ripe for the taking, and Elizabeth Caledonia Ashe intends to write her name across it. When Ashe is arrested yet again on the morning of her high school graduation, her aloof, old-money parents decide to disinherit her from the family fortune. To steal back what's rightfully hers, Ashe teams up with her omnic butler, B.O.B., and local ruffian Jesse McCree for a series of heists, catapulting the trio into a game of fast money and dangerous alliances. Along the way, Ashe discovers that family isn't just about blood. It's about the people who've got your back when your back's against the wall. Full of high-octane chases and action-packed stand-offs, the second novel for Overwatch explores the founding of the Deadlock Gang and the origins of fan-favorite heroes Ashe and McCree. Don't miss this incredible, original story straight from the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Lyndsay Ely
Is Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will encounter heists, shoot-outs, and action violence typical of the Overwatch game franchise, plus themes of parental rejection and choosing your own family. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment, class struggle, and violence.
Who'll love this
Fans of Overwatch will love seeing how Ashe and McCree met and formed the Deadlock Gang through thrilling heists and dangerous adventures.