Overall it was a decent read.
The idea of being teleported to an alternative world is not particularly new, however having that alternative world be a "normal" modern setting with subtle changes was enough of a change that I enjoyed the book for the most part.
The biggest problem with this book is the MC, whom starts as a rock-star looser, but slowly builds up, over the course of the story, to some sembiance of a decent human being.
That is until the last big reveal (No spoilers so do not worry) at the end of the book. I usually love a good plot twist. This one cost the book 2 stars.
I don't usually read Van Stry, as he has a tendency to sabotage his own characters after a few books. That being said, I have (to the best of my knowledge) read all the other VeilVerse releases (at the time of this review anyway).
Am I glad I read this one? Overall, sure....
The ending sucked, (which for myself is a cardinal sin), but Van Stry can write well enough on a technical level, that I don't feel like bashing my head against the kindle and his stories do flow well enough.
Do I recommend the book? sure.... just expect to have all of the character building and redemption destroyed, on the literal last page.