The queer YA science fiction novel you’ve all been waiting for is here!

It is springtime at Bolin College and death is in the air. In this fast-paced virtual reality thriller, a group of gay, nonbinary, and straight college nerds on the Virtual Campus Challenge team are racing toward a mandatory system demonstration in order to remain in the international competition. Then Robby’s roommate dies of an apparent suicide after playing their favorite SaikoVR game. Robby suspects foul play and, with the help of his teammates, uncovers the VR game dark side. Virtuella, the SaikoVR AI game engine, fights back to eliminate the threat to her company. Can Robby and his friends defeat Virtuella, save the world, and find love in the BEST GAME EVER?

Praise for Best Game Ever

“The Best Game Ever is the science fiction Hogwarts, full of adventure and wonder, that you’ve always wanted—complete with cyber-tech instead of magic, virtual reality gaming instead of quidditch, and a diverse, queer cast of exciting characters.”

– DON SAKERS, AUTHOR OF DANCE FOR THE IVORY MADONNA

“Angell has captured college life in all its horrifying, glorious complexity, set against a future that’s frighteningly possible.”

– CAT RAMBO, AUTHOR OF BEASTS OF TABAT

Teaser

It is springtime at Bolin College and death is in the air.

The Virtual Campus Challenge demo is one week away. To make matters worse, Robby hasn’t had a boyfriend since freshman year and his gender-fluid friend is making that all too clear.

When Robby and his team uncover a link between suicides and virtual reality games, Virtuella, SaikoVR’s AI game engine, fights back. Can Robby and his friends defeat Virtuella, save the world, and find love in the BEST GAME EVER?

Buy the book!

Amazon Trade Paperback link is here

Barnes & Nobel Print Link is here

Buy the eBook here (links to all major platforms)

Cover design by Teagan Gavet

Thanks to Sisu Publications for letting it see the light of day, and to Teagan Gavet for the fabulous cover!