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Eric Smith
Inkyard Press · Paperback · April 6, 2021
Reading lane: YA Romance - LGBTQ+
"Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate." —Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author In this charming novel by Eric Smith, two teen gamers find their virtual worlds—and blossoming romance—invaded by the real-world issues of trolling and doxing in the gaming community.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Beyond the Game
Online gaming, emerging romance, and the real-world harm of trolling meet in a teen-focused story.
Come here for
- A romance that grows through a shared gaming world
- A grounded look at trolling and doxxing
Expect
- Teen characters balancing ambition, family pressure, and online life
- Real-world stakes intruding on virtual escape
Book Details
- Authors
- Eric Smith
- Publisher
- Inkyard Press
- Published
- April 6, 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- YA Romance - LGBTQ+ · Finding Your Footing
- Reading lane
- YA Romance - LGBTQ+
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Publisher Categories
YA Adventure
YA Tech & Digital Life
YA Stories About Parents
Multicultural & Interracial YA Romance
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Bullying for Teens
Friendship for Teens
Peer Pressure for Teens
Finding Your Footing
About This Book
"Wonderfully geeky and deeply compassionate." —Marieke Nijkamp, #1 New York Times bestselling author In this charming novel by Eric Smith, two teen gamers find their virtual worlds—and blossoming romance—invaded by the real-world issues of trolling and doxing in the gaming community. We all need a place to escape the real world. For Divya and Aaron, it’s the world of online gaming. While Divya trades her rising-star status for sponsorships to help her struggling single mom p...
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