I'm glad I read this before the end of the year because it's now my favorite read of 2012. This book was deliciously nerdy in a way that caters to both bibliophiles and technophiles alike. It reminded me a bit of The Magicians with its geek culture references and the fact that a fantasy novel that the characters read as children was an important part of the storyline, but these characters were eminently more likeable and the story was a lot more fun. I loved it!