Jameson reviewed Armada by Ernest Cline
Review of 'Armada' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
I enjoyed Cline's earlier book READY PLAYER ONE and this is very much in the same vein. Suffers some of the same problems: characters equipped with magical technology, resulting in absurd leaps of deus ex machina—but it's a fun and charming read with some interesting ideas. If you're considering this one, I'd read RP1 first; it hits a lot of the same emotional notes while straining reality somewhat less.