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mar10flo's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
This book has an interesting premise but a lot of the story made it difficult to read. For starters, the MC is extremely naive and childlike which comes across as annoying more than anything else. He's meant to come across as innocent but it falls flat. The second MC seems more realistic and grounded but he only has some POV chapters. More than half the book is spent with the family who bought the AIs and we barely get anything from these characters. They have backstories and personalities that are extremely shallow to show how humans are fallible. The adventure that is promised occurs 70% into the book and doesn't even feel like an adventure.
Between the MC being odd, the family being pointless to include for most of the book, and the rapid romance that develops between the characters, there isn't much I enjoyed about this book. I think the concept of AI and what the world would be like if AIs were in the world was interesting. However the pacing felt off, the romance felt rushed and weak, and the storyline dragged on. I didn't DNF it because I thought it would pick up at the end and it didn't. The ending made me go from a 2 star to 1.5 stars.
Between the MC being odd, the family being pointless to include for most of the book, and the rapid romance that develops between the characters, there isn't much I enjoyed about this book. I think the concept of AI and what the world would be like if AIs were in the world was interesting. However the pacing felt off, the romance felt rushed and weak, and the storyline dragged on. I didn't DNF it because I thought it would pick up at the end and it didn't. The ending made me go from a 2 star to 1.5 stars.
kazthebookdragon69's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
thelittledeath's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
kanipop's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoy this book more than I thought I would! Came for romance but stuck around for the thought provoking dialogue.
the_lawyer_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
tobyryan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
max_audet's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
This was perfectly fine, but the pacing was slow, and most themes seemed half-baked to me. The blurb also seems misleading, the escape/on-the-run part of the novel happens around the 70% mark and is more of an afterthought.
The ending had a badly explained Deus ex machina that took me out of it.
The ending had a badly explained Deus ex machina that took me out of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Racism
nicheromancememes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’m still a puddle on the floor after this gorgeous, delightful book. Kit Vincent’s writing was just SO clever and infused with humor. I was completely drawn in from the very beginning and found the story gripping and meaningful all throughout. I really enjoyed Eke’s earnestness, his utter fascination with Buster Keaton, and want to weep over the loveliness of his affection for his flowers. Kyp was everything good and just (and badass). Sapient AI is where it’s at, y’all. 🥹🥹🥹
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Bullying, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Self harm, Violence, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, and Suicide attempt