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Table Titans Club #2
Sneak Attack
Ready your armor, sword, and sleeping bag—the Table Titans are headed to summer camp! Come along for the adventure in this graphic novel series about a middle school Dungeon & Dragons club from Eisner and Harvey award-winning cartoonist Scott Kurtz.
Table Titans Club members Val, Kate, Alan, Andrew, and Darius are psyched to spend the summer at Camp Owl Care. At this live-action roleplay paradise, the gang will work together to overcome challenges, unravel riddles, and safely swash-buckle their foes. Nothing the Table Titans can’t handle together!
. . . Or not? The club arrives and learns that they’ve been randomly sorted into houses for the camp LARP quest. They must compete against their fellow Titans for reward and renown!
As the camp-wide feud heats up, it seems like the Titans will have to make a choice: sacrifice their houses’ standings, or say goodbye to their tight-knit friendship. Will the Table Titans Club survive the summer?
Set in the same universe as the Eisner Award-winning webcomic PvP, Scott Kurtz’s artwork blends zany, fantastical visuals with slice-of-life humor. For fans of fantasy and coming of age stories alike, Table Titans Club perfectly captures the heart of tween friendships.
Table Titans Club members Val, Kate, Alan, Andrew, and Darius are psyched to spend the summer at Camp Owl Care. At this live-action roleplay paradise, the gang will work together to overcome challenges, unravel riddles, and safely swash-buckle their foes. Nothing the Table Titans can’t handle together!
. . . Or not? The club arrives and learns that they’ve been randomly sorted into houses for the camp LARP quest. They must compete against their fellow Titans for reward and renown!
As the camp-wide feud heats up, it seems like the Titans will have to make a choice: sacrifice their houses’ standings, or say goodbye to their tight-knit friendship. Will the Table Titans Club survive the summer?
Set in the same universe as the Eisner Award-winning webcomic PvP, Scott Kurtz’s artwork blends zany, fantastical visuals with slice-of-life humor. For fans of fantasy and coming of age stories alike, Table Titans Club perfectly captures the heart of tween friendships.
224 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2026
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April 20, 2026
with beautiful colors by Steve Hamaker.
I'm ngl, I want to incorporate that Magic Mistletoe spell into my next character sheet, somehow, some way, lol.
I super loved the first Table Titans Club graphic novel but also have a terrible memory, so will freely admit that I spent a good portion of this novel feeling badly that I had no idea what the conflict was that had Kate and Alan so mad at each other as the book opens. I thought it was something I forgot from the last book, but turns out that it's actually something that's explained as this story progresses, phew!
Anyway, the Table Titans Club are all going to a role-playing summer camp. Val is, ofc, super excited but Kate is annoyed because she and Alan are, apparently, feuding to the point where she doesn't even want to go to camp any more. Andrew and Darius more than make up for anyone's lack of enthusiasm, as they and Val hope that the fun experience of summer camp will help everyone get over being mad at each other.
As the kids make new friends (and nemeses,) they share the joy of both tabletop and live-action role-playing with fellow campers. This doesn't seem to thaw the ice between Kate and Alan, however. When Val unexpectedly sights a monster in the woods, will the experience rebond the entire group, or will it just expose how insurmountable the cracks are that have grown between them?
It's no spoiler to say that this book champions the power of friendship and teamwork, using RPGs and fantasy-themed outdoor events as its framework. Honestly, I had such a lovely time thinking of not only my own RPG experiences but also my summer camp-themed game Camp Elementa. One day, I'm going to get around to writing that book about the playtest, even if some of those memories still hurt.
My favorite thing about this book tho, was the absolutely nerdiness of the kids, and Darius in particular as he and Andrew hassled his poor dad with huzzahs. I also keep forgetting that this middle grade series is a spin-off of an adult series that I've been meaning to read for a while (and may have been partially sucked into while writing this review, lol.) That said, I'm glad Scott Kurtz chose to write this middle grade version in order to make the magic of role-playing more accessible to all ages.
The art is terrific, as always, with excellent layouts and perfectly formulated scenes. This is very much a book for anyone who loves or is interested in RPGs, no matter what age you are.
Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack by Scott Kurtz was published March 10 2026 by Holiday House and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
I'm ngl, I want to incorporate that Magic Mistletoe spell into my next character sheet, somehow, some way, lol.
I super loved the first Table Titans Club graphic novel but also have a terrible memory, so will freely admit that I spent a good portion of this novel feeling badly that I had no idea what the conflict was that had Kate and Alan so mad at each other as the book opens. I thought it was something I forgot from the last book, but turns out that it's actually something that's explained as this story progresses, phew!
Anyway, the Table Titans Club are all going to a role-playing summer camp. Val is, ofc, super excited but Kate is annoyed because she and Alan are, apparently, feuding to the point where she doesn't even want to go to camp any more. Andrew and Darius more than make up for anyone's lack of enthusiasm, as they and Val hope that the fun experience of summer camp will help everyone get over being mad at each other.
As the kids make new friends (and nemeses,) they share the joy of both tabletop and live-action role-playing with fellow campers. This doesn't seem to thaw the ice between Kate and Alan, however. When Val unexpectedly sights a monster in the woods, will the experience rebond the entire group, or will it just expose how insurmountable the cracks are that have grown between them?
It's no spoiler to say that this book champions the power of friendship and teamwork, using RPGs and fantasy-themed outdoor events as its framework. Honestly, I had such a lovely time thinking of not only my own RPG experiences but also my summer camp-themed game Camp Elementa. One day, I'm going to get around to writing that book about the playtest, even if some of those memories still hurt.
My favorite thing about this book tho, was the absolutely nerdiness of the kids, and Darius in particular as he and Andrew hassled his poor dad with huzzahs. I also keep forgetting that this middle grade series is a spin-off of an adult series that I've been meaning to read for a while (and may have been partially sucked into while writing this review, lol.) That said, I'm glad Scott Kurtz chose to write this middle grade version in order to make the magic of role-playing more accessible to all ages.
The art is terrific, as always, with excellent layouts and perfectly formulated scenes. This is very much a book for anyone who loves or is interested in RPGs, no matter what age you are.
Table Titans Club: Sneak Attack by Scott Kurtz was published March 10 2026 by Holiday House and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
October 11, 2025
ARC provided by Young Adult Books Central
Interpersonal relationships were difficult in Table Titans Club, and while Val is getting along better with Alan, Andrew, and Darius, Kate is especially prickly as the group heads off to Camp Owlcare, a LARPing camp. Val is very excited about every aspect of the camp, and is fully embracing the experience by being in costume at all times, but is devastated when she is not put in a cabin with the rest of her friends. Since quests are undertaken with these groups, it's important to get along with the others. Some campers, like Maria, are nice, while others, like Lilith, aren't happy with anyone or anything. There are different competitions for archery, swimming, relay racing, and going through a labyrinth, and Val is not always happy with her cabin's progress. When she sees a troll near the dumpsters, she is sure it is real, and gathers the Table Titans to investigate, especially after the obstacle course is vandalized. Val wants to make Kate less angry, and finally convinces Alan to bring her character back by using his wish school, but also encourages him to apologize for the remarks that hurt Kate's feelings. The secret of the troll comes out, and camp is generally a success.
The illustrations add a nice level of goofiness to this engaging camp story, and there is a little touch of fantasy with the possibility of the ogre being real. The counselors are all a bit goofy, which works well to balance the darker themes of friendship problems.
The friend drama between Kate and Alan spills over in a natural way to the rest of the group. Val is understandably upset when she is not with any of her friends, but she does manage to connect with other campers.
There are quite a number of graphic novels similar to Table Titans, including Durfey-Lavoie's Just Roll with It, Stevenson and Agarwal's Alexis vs. Summer Vacation, Ostertag and Bouma's Dungeon Club: Roll Call as well as the great graphic history, Sattin and Steenz's Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games. A few other novels have plots involving Dungeons and Dragons, including Boyce's Dating and Dragons and Formato's Roll for Initiative, so fans of the game should have plenty to read.
Interpersonal relationships were difficult in Table Titans Club, and while Val is getting along better with Alan, Andrew, and Darius, Kate is especially prickly as the group heads off to Camp Owlcare, a LARPing camp. Val is very excited about every aspect of the camp, and is fully embracing the experience by being in costume at all times, but is devastated when she is not put in a cabin with the rest of her friends. Since quests are undertaken with these groups, it's important to get along with the others. Some campers, like Maria, are nice, while others, like Lilith, aren't happy with anyone or anything. There are different competitions for archery, swimming, relay racing, and going through a labyrinth, and Val is not always happy with her cabin's progress. When she sees a troll near the dumpsters, she is sure it is real, and gathers the Table Titans to investigate, especially after the obstacle course is vandalized. Val wants to make Kate less angry, and finally convinces Alan to bring her character back by using his wish school, but also encourages him to apologize for the remarks that hurt Kate's feelings. The secret of the troll comes out, and camp is generally a success.
The illustrations add a nice level of goofiness to this engaging camp story, and there is a little touch of fantasy with the possibility of the ogre being real. The counselors are all a bit goofy, which works well to balance the darker themes of friendship problems.
The friend drama between Kate and Alan spills over in a natural way to the rest of the group. Val is understandably upset when she is not with any of her friends, but she does manage to connect with other campers.
There are quite a number of graphic novels similar to Table Titans, including Durfey-Lavoie's Just Roll with It, Stevenson and Agarwal's Alexis vs. Summer Vacation, Ostertag and Bouma's Dungeon Club: Roll Call as well as the great graphic history, Sattin and Steenz's Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games. A few other novels have plots involving Dungeons and Dragons, including Boyce's Dating and Dragons and Formato's Roll for Initiative, so fans of the game should have plenty to read.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
**Review copy received from publisher via Edelweiss+**
Sneak Attack is the second volume of the Table Titans Club graphic novel series, which follows a group of middle-school Dungeons & Dragons players. Val tries hard to make the camp experience fun, but Kate's negativity and her constant bickering with Alan drag down the camps morale. When Val thinks she has spotted a troll lurking by the trash cans, the camper's band together to hunt for clues and set a trap for the mysterious creature. This is where the story really took off for me. I especially enjoyed the scenes where the kids teach new campers the rules of the game, craft costumes, and participate in a Battle Royale style foam weapon showdown.
I also enjoyed the emphasis on using non-combative strategies, like spellcasting, which brings a refreshing layer of creativity to the otherwise battle heavy weapons fights. The appeal of this book is easy to see, especially in the wake of the popular Stranger Things series and its renewed spotlight on role-playing games like D&D. The illustrations are light and fun, showcasing boys and girls alike taking part in a triathlon, an archery competition, a race and even navigating a hedge maze with a Minotaur waiting at the center of the Labyrinth. Such fun. Sneak Attack is a great fit for fans of role-playing games, kids who enjoy summer-camp adventures, or anyone interested in LARPing.
Sneak Attack is the second volume of the Table Titans Club graphic novel series, which follows a group of middle-school Dungeons & Dragons players. Val tries hard to make the camp experience fun, but Kate's negativity and her constant bickering with Alan drag down the camps morale. When Val thinks she has spotted a troll lurking by the trash cans, the camper's band together to hunt for clues and set a trap for the mysterious creature. This is where the story really took off for me. I especially enjoyed the scenes where the kids teach new campers the rules of the game, craft costumes, and participate in a Battle Royale style foam weapon showdown.
I also enjoyed the emphasis on using non-combative strategies, like spellcasting, which brings a refreshing layer of creativity to the otherwise battle heavy weapons fights. The appeal of this book is easy to see, especially in the wake of the popular Stranger Things series and its renewed spotlight on role-playing games like D&D. The illustrations are light and fun, showcasing boys and girls alike taking part in a triathlon, an archery competition, a race and even navigating a hedge maze with a Minotaur waiting at the center of the Labyrinth. Such fun. Sneak Attack is a great fit for fans of role-playing games, kids who enjoy summer-camp adventures, or anyone interested in LARPing.
April 16, 2026
Middle grade graphic novel. The first volume was entirely about D&D, and this one moves the focus to LARPs. I did think it was neat to see the spotlight on an even more niche nerd pastime, but otherwise I didn't love this book. The friendship conflict between Kate and Alan is kept obscured for too long, in my opinion. The mystery doesn't really add anything, when I would have rather spent more time seeing the various characters talk about it.
December 7, 2025
ARC review: So fun to be back with the Table Titans and meet some new characters. I’m a sucker for summer camp stories and this one did not disappoint.
March 15, 2026
Come for the Titans, stay for the PVP camp counselors.
April 9, 2026
I love these. So much fun. DnD extras in the backmatter!!!!
May 6, 2026
Great Book.
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