It's Only a Game

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[A] page-turning thrill ride . . . Unputdownable. Flashbacks from Marina's secluded past with her mother provide clues to the present situation, although any such clues are no match in complexity for Yu's plot twists and turns. Marina faces hard challenges and mind-blowing revelations, as her timidity turns to the courage needed to do what she needs to do. Yu anchors this whirlwind debut with a smart, courageous, loyal, and caring heroine who easily earns the trust of friends and readers alike. A twisty, heart-pounding story of betrayal, buried secrets and a hidden past unraveling as a high-stakes and deadly game seeps into reality. Kelsea Yu deftly weaves in the exploration of found family, love, and the Asian diaspora experience between layers of action, suspense, and revelations in this propulsive thriller. Kelsea Yu's gripping debut combines pulse-pounding, life or death stakes with fully-realized characters, an immersive setting, and the sweet, life-sustaining bonds of found family. Not to be missed! An absolute thrill ride from start to finish, Kelsea Yu's debut marks the arrival of one of my favorite new Young Adult authors. Between the twists you don't see coming and the characters you want to hug, it's not just a story about games and murder... but about facing your past and fighting for the people you love. Unputdownable. A twisty high-stakes mystery where an online game turns deadly, IT'S ONLY A GAME expertly reveals secrets that blur the line between the game and reality to rivet the reader from start to finish. A fabulous new addition to the young adult thriller canon! Heaps of fun and with breakneck pacing, It’s Only a Game is an exhilarating read that teens will inhale—especially the gamers! Absolutely gripping - like the very best video game, I found this impossible to put down! Kelsea Yu’s gripping YA debut is full of unexpected twists and features monsters lurking in every corner, from on-screen to real life. It’s Only a Game carefully balances fast-paced action and heartfelt, blossoming relationships for a thrilling ride that starts from page one and never lets up. With a protagonist you can’t help but root for, IT’S ONLY A GAME keeps the twists coming! Yu keeps you guessing in the best of ways, with likable characters, fully-realized settings, and surprises behind surprises. The perfect read for anyone who likes psychological games... This layered debut has propulsive momentum with effective cliffhangers and twists threaded throughout. Expand reviews