I agree I'm not really up to date as far as pop culture goes. However I'm enjoying this book. The author has written an intelligent engaging story, he didn't need the pop culture references. It did throw me off at first until I asked other readers what they thought. Dungeons & Dragons do feature in the story, and I've never played that game. It's just something the kids get together with. I'm also glad it's a first book in the series since I can add it to my sci fi reading challenge this month too.
