Books for little gamer girls, wee! The author intro on how the book is about economics threw me off, and I was surprised to find that In Real Life is a sweet story that invites readers to look beyond the avatar and see the human playing the game. While the story does hinge on the concept of gold-farming as an occupation, Anda's exploration of mmorpg dynamics is more coming-of-age meets human rights awareness than treatise on gaming economy. Also: Coarsegold has some amazing playable races! Can I be a land-walking mermaid with a plantlike friend, please? I also loved Lucy/Sarge as a character both in-game and out, and I want to have Liza's job also please.