by Felicia Day
First published 2017
Cyd Sherman sits alone with her violin, watching her personal life crumble around her. Work frustrates her. Relationships disappoint her. She feels isolated and powerless to change anything. Then she discovers The Game, an online world where she can be someone different. As Cyd builds her character and forms friendships with other players, something unexpected happens. The confidence she gains in the virtual realm starts bleeding into her actual existence. She begins confronting the problems she once avoided. Her newfound boldness leads to mixed results as she navigates between her digital adventures and messy reality. This prequel to the acclaimed web series explores how Cyd transformed from a lonely musician into the guild leader fans know and love.
Genres: fiction, romance, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Period: 21st-century
288 pages · Hardcover · Dark Horse Books