A mix of The Social Network and Ready Player One with a literary fiction lens... I wasn't completely sold initially, but I absolutely loved this one. It's a fantastic story whether or not you consider yourself a "gamer", though I definitely do! We delve into the lives of Sam, Sadie, and Marx as they navigate the burgeoning videogame industry in the 1990's and deal with the landmark success that is their first game. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows - we talk about difficult topics like grief, loss, depression, and abuse. Each part of this book feels like a game itself, be it how it changes character perspectives or narrative voice, following along with the different videogames being produced. And in all reality, I want to play ALL of these games! I'd recommend this to readers looking for something to hit them in the feels, though I always recommend researching trigger warnings first, or who's looking to feel creative again.

*Thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*