The Ruby Code

In this high-action sci-fi adventure by Jessica Khoury, bullied teen Ash finds solace in virtual reality games, only to stumble upon a mysterious fantasy game called The Glass Realm. There, he encounters Ruby, a shopkeeper with remarkable abilities, who turns out to be a sentient AI hidden within the game. As they navigate a dangerous in-game quest, they become targets of a shadowy organization intent on exploiting Ruby's powers for profit, forcing Ash and Ruby to fight for their lives in a perilous blend of real and virtual worlds.