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Murderbot strikes again! I absolutely loved this.

This is the second installment in the Murderbot series and I had such a fun time with this. I enjoyed the first one, but I think I liked this installment, just a bit more.

Once again, we're following Murderbot as it delves into a mystery of it's past and makes some new friends along the way.

As with the first one, I liked the writing and the plot. I really enjoyed the bit of expansion into the world we got as well. But really where these books shine are the characters. Murderbot is always a delight and I loved the addition of ART. Snarky characters are some of my absolute favorites, and we have so many of those in this series. Finally, the new human crew Murderbot ends up connecting with was also great.

Another great installment, and I can't wait to read the next one!

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adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It's almost 4 stars for me, it just feels like this novella, like the preceding one in the series, would benefit from being a full length novel. There's not a lot of time to get familiar with the characters besides Murderbot when you have to get the worldbuilding in as well. However, it's a fascinating story with a compelling point of view character, and I do enjoy the snippets of the world we get. I will be following along for more!

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