YMMV / The Deadliest Game

• And You Thought It Would Fail: As stated below, due to the cover art looking AI generated, there were a portion of people who thought the story would be cheap and lazy as a result. However it has proven to be very popular among fans, who find it to be a compelling mystery with well-written love interests and an interesting cast of suspects who players have a hard time deciding who the killer could be.
• Tainted by the Preview: Though many fans are still looking forward to the book, the reveal of the cover art on March 1, 2024 turned away a portion of fans who deduced that it was likely generated with AI, accusing PB of laziness and being less willing to give the book a shot as a result.