Sadie and Sam are childhood friends that reconnect designing video games with each other. They met when they were young. Sadie’s sister was in the hospital for cancer treatment and Sam was there recovering from a devastating car accident that severely injured his foot and killed his mother. They bond over gaming but eventually lose touch after a falling out and misunderstanding. They run into each other in college and find they still have the same passion for games. They create a video game called Ichigo which is a massive success. With help from their friend Marx they forge a successful business, fall in love and come of age.

This book is about relationships, friendship and family. It will make you smile, laugh, cry and will fill you with nostalgia for the golden age of video games. I loved all the nods to literature in this story as well. Gabrielle Zevin is known for writing characters that will stay with you for a long time, and this story is no different.