The book mixes many known tropes. submersive VR, Battletech, MechWarrior, Eve Online, etc. if you enjoy those things, this is right up your alley.
the story has some predictable beats, but not all. also had a nice aire of mystery to it once the setup is complete. The characters grow somewhat. overall I enjoyed it. Though I felt the ending was rushed and cut off. it explains everything, but leaves me wanting to know more details.