I enjoyed most of this series but agreed with many, it seems, that it was dragged out too long. I loved the world, liked most of the characters, even liked the AI stuff until the wacky love triangle (really? 2 guys are going to share one girl and this is going to be fine?). Hated that. Hated the simulation battle and “twist”. Thought the writing was terrible, especially there. Quess sacrifices himself for them and all he gets is “well, there’s no time to mourn!” Ditto Doxy and Eric. The whole post sim ending just seemed tacked on.
Ugh. I was planning to read the Gender game next but now I’m not so sure.