It’s nice how everyone has their own views with the ST. While TFA might take a lot from the OT (Death Star 3 is unforgivable, notice they never mention it in the trailers or the promotions or even the movie until it’s relevant) it does establish many great characters that are the focus of TLJ. To each their own.
Also did you like the Canto Bight horses? Curious because you said you liked everything.