Enter the Endgame

by Triona Campbell

“Full of twists and turns, it's a gripping read”
- Irish Independent


“Energetic and fast paced, this book is destined
to make readers crave the final instalment immediately”
- Irish Times


“A brilliantly written, pacy read”
- Irish Examiner



An addictive thriller from the most sensational new voice
in YA fiction. Perfect for fans of the gaming and fierce love
of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
The third explosive book in the YA thriller trilogy which began
with A GAME OF LIFE OR At the end of book two, Asha Kennedy
(Lisbeth Salander for a new generation) uncovered the dark secret
at the heart of Virtual Reality game 'Shackle' - You don't play
the game; it plays you - and was drawn deep into a dangerous
world of corruption and discovering the puppet master Lydia
Rock and being betrayed by her mentor Jones in the most brutal
way. Now on the run with her love, Dark, Asha knows she's entering
the the stakes have never been higher and she's playing
to win. Because to lose would mean the end of everything... Whiplash-paced,
twisty mystery and scorching this series has
it all!



Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and A Good
Girl's Guide to Murder
A guaranteed page turner full of heart, tension and twists you
won't see coming!
The third gripping book of this incredible trilogy

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2025

About the author

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Reviews

[Amy O’Hara · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

[Lumie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Plot 4.25/5
Characters 4.5/5
Ending 4.25/5
Interest 4.5/5

Overall 4.25/5

[ashortbooklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

CW: death, murder, grief, indoctrination, manipulation, brainwashing, violence, injury, infection, imprisonment

Enter The Endgame brings this YA dystopian-mystery trilogy to an end in spectacular fashion.

Across A Game of Life or Death and The Traitor in the Game, Campbell set up this brilliant thriller with dystopian elements that are scarily close to current events. Every book has been an evolution from the one before in terms of stakes, tension and the richness of the world we’re inhabiting. The world-building has been fantastic, building from gaming culture to wider conversations around technology and the darker side of the industry. It is vividly imagined with these vibrant gaming sequences that have always been a highlight of the books. Campbell’s background in film and TV production shines through with her incisive way of creating an image that comes to life and sticks with you. The writing has always felt cinematic and I love the way she makes these concepts accessible and understandable.

However, at its heart, these books have always burnt brightest with the characterisation. This is a trilogy about grief and human connections – starting from Asha’s initial quest to this final battle for humanity. Asha’s trajectory over this trilogy is wonderfully textured, especially the way she has reluctantly let people break down her walls and reconnected with Dark. Their relationship is a great dynamic and feels like it has built believably, with bumps in the road along the way. I loved how they spark off one another with ideas and also clash dramatically. Dark loves Asha entirely and she loves him the same. However, she’ll do anything if it means avenging those she’s lost and protecting those she loves. Her passion and intelligence have defined her gameplay throughout and it is no different here.

Enter The Endgame is a wonderful conclusion to a trilogy you need to pick up. Everything had a great payoff from the buildup over the three books and I particularly enjoyed the timely relevance of certain elements that come into play.