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Ready Player Two

Ernest Cline (2020)

SubgenreCyberpunk
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages384 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

AddictionPower Imbalance

Positive tags

AdventureQuestFound Family

Hero archetypes

BillionaireReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistHacker

Tropes

CyberpunkVirtual RealityTechnology DependenceAI AwakeningTreasure Hunt

Themes

ConnectionCorporate ControlIdentityNostalgiaPowerTechnologyVirtual vs Reality

Synopsis

Days after winning control of OASIS, the immersive virtual reality environment in which most of humanity chooses to live, Wade Watts discovers a world-changing technological advancement and draws the attention of a merciless new rival

Tags

Virtual RealityPop Culture ReferencesAdventure

Is Ready Player Two appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen sci-fi sequel features virtual reality adventure with moderate action sequences and corporate antagonists. Some language and themes about technology addiction and power dynamics.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include addiction and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Teens who loved the first book will enjoy Wade's new quest in the OASIS with high-stakes virtual reality challenges and pop culture references.