As a creative, reader, and gamer, this book makes me feel seen on so many levels. The novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin follows the lifelong friendship of two video game designers from childhood to adulthood.

A recent pattern I have uncovered is that when I'm not too fond of a novel's characters or their choices, that inevitably means I'm in for a rewarding read. Zevin creates beautifully flawed characters that fit together like a Japanese wooden puzzle box (Kumiki puzzles). As each Kumiki puzzle has a "key" piece that must be found and cleverly disassembled, so must we unravel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

As a long-time lover of puzzles and games, the references to industry creatives enriched the novel. Zevin was the perfect fit to tell this story. However, while rooted in the gaming world, the novel transcends its niche; Zevin skillfully traverses themes of sexism, disability and pain, and loss and grief with such a tender voice. And ultimately, it depicts one of the most verdant love stories I have ever read. They show us that great love doesn't always mean romantic love. Both readers of love stories and gamers will enjoy it.