In a bleak 2045 dystopia, teen Wade Watts escapes into the virtual OASIS, hunting for a hidden Easter egg to win a fortune amid fierce competition and corporate threats.
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In a bleak 2045 dystopia, teen Wade Watts escapes into the virtual OASIS, hunting for a hidden Easter egg to win a fortune amid fierce competition and corporate threats.
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In the year 2044. reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines--puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds himself beset by players wil...
What Readers Think
4.25
This is one of my favorite re-readers! I love the focus on nerdy lore, from D&D to video games and everything in between. The only reason I didn’t…
5.0
5⭐️ This was honestly so surprisingly good. It’s a futuristic world with a virtual video game style setup. I don’t even know how to accurately…
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@arianasfrench4.0
Edit for second reading: it's still an engaging read, but I saw more flaws this time around. This is the sort of book that you don't want to put…
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring sexual references, innuendo, and suggestive humor; no explicit on-page scenes. Brief stalking and coercive behavior in relationships; no explicit assault.
Violence & gore
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Frequent virtual battles with graphic deaths, explosions, and combat; some real-world threats and peril.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity including f-bombs, sh*t, and other curses throughout dialogue and narration.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol and drug use in dystopian setting; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Includes LGBTQ+ characters and relationships; features anti-gay and anti-trans language and attitudes.
Religious content
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Themes questioning the existence of God and exploring atheism; no overt rituals or conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Depicts corporate greed, dystopian inequality, conspiracy theories, and resistance against oppressive systems.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of systemic poverty, bullying, toxic friendships, anti-fat bias, misogyny, racism, and stalking. Brief stalking and coercive behavior in relationships; no explicit assault.
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