Basically, I loved this. Definitely a spiritual sequel to Ready Player One and with equally as much heart. Lots of wonderful pop culture references and a likable narrator. While the stakes are much bigger than they had been in Ready Player One it felt a lot goofier and chill (and I mean that as a compliment). What could have been a cop-out cliche ending was built up to well enough that it didn't make me click my tongue and sigh at all. 
 Okay maybe for a second. 
 But for no more than a second. 
 But only because I'm a cynical bastard. 
 Also the jacket design is gorgeous.