What people are saying about PLAYING TYLER

“Costa updates War Games for the 21st century, asking teens to consider the ethics of private contractors, drone warfare, and collateral damage.” – Publisher’s Weekly

“Katniss Everdeen, Harry Potter, Ponyboy Curtis…add another name to the list of unforgettable teenage heroes: Tyler MacCandless. Ty will break your heart and make you cheer on this fast and furious thrill-ride.

A breathtaking new voice in young adult fiction, TL Costa weaves realistic adventure, heartache and first love in this amazing, fast-paced story.

Fresh. Thrilling. Heartfelt. I’m running out of adjectives, but trust me. You will love this book.”

-Kristan Higgins, NYT and USA Today bestselling author of THE BEST MAN

 

“One part Real Genius and one part War Games, PLAYING TYLER has voice for miles, two damaged yet driven main characters who will simultaneously shatter your heart and send your pulse into overdrive, and disturbing plot twists that could too easily be real. The emotionally riveting prose and genuine relationships draw you in and won’t let go until the final satisfying sentence. Costa is on my auto-buy list from this day forward!”

– A.G. Howard, author of SPLINTERED

 

“I read Playing Tyler in a state of breathless excitement. The chapters switch between the unique voices of player Tyler and game designer Ani, yet Costa keeps the tension high and the reader wholly engaged with both viewpoints. But I didn’t love Playing Tyler simply because the extremely filmic story kept me on the edge of my seat.

In addition to increasing my heart-rate and making me miss the children’s tea, Costa made me laugh and cry. Tyler and his brother, Brandon will remain with me long after I have closed the final page. I miss them already.”

-Bryony Pearce, author of Angel’s Fury, winner of the Leeds Book Award

“Wildly original storytelling that is as authentic as it is engaging. PLAYING TYLER is one of the best YA books of 2013.”

– Sean Cummings, author of Poltergeeks