Sam is determined to win her ticket to an exclusive game design workshop, a much sought after prize by indie game developers, just like Sam. So when her ticket is snatched by Jay, she’s quick to come to an agreement with him. Whoever wins a 1v1 competition of all the classic indie video games wins the ticket. It’s the ultimate test of who deserves it more, and a challenge neither can back down from.
Despite the intense competition Sam and Jay find common ground. From their shared Australian-Malaysian background and passion for gaming, they become friends. In a tale of family and friends and games, Sam is able to find purpose and happiness in her life.
The family is beautifully portrayed and the struggles that Sam was going through to decide what she wanted to do with her life resonated strongly with me as a young adult. The fact that the story didn’t rely on romance as the driving plot feature was so refreshing. Yong’s style of writing is so sassy and captivating to read, it had me totally hooked! Two Can Play That Game is awesomely nerdy and full of warm fuzzy feelings.
Reviewed by Meg
Launceston College
Age Guide 12+
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