'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.' (Amélie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of the SONG OF THE LAST KINGDOM duology)

'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!' (Kit Frick, author of I KILLED ZOE SPANOS and THE REUNION)

'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.' (Eric Smith, author of DON'T READ THE COMMENTS)

'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!' (Katie Zhao, author of HOW WE FALL APART and THE LIES WE TELL)

'Heaps of fun and with breakneck pacing, It’s Only a Game is an exhilarating read that teens will inhale—especially the gamers!' (Diana Urban, award-winning author of ALL YOUR TWISTED SECRETS)