Squad Up

Rhys and Miles won the Every Game Ever tournament as a gaming duo, and they are now close friends away from the screen too. As the final weeks of sixth grade wind down, each has built his own kind of standing. Miles runs a streaming channel that makes him a figure of interest among his classmates, while Rhys's command of Mecha Melee has drawn notice from top players around the world. Together, they set their sights on becoming the first to beat Mecha Quest 21.

The game is not the only test. Playing at this level is demanding, their priorities are starting to shift, an anonymous online tormentor has appeared, and middle school schoolwork keeps piling up. The strain begins to threaten the bond that carried them to victory.

This sequel to Power Up is a graphic novel that moves between the everyday world and the inside of the boys' favorite video game, using several different art styles along the way. Its central concern is friendship and loyalty, and how they hold up under pressure.