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chippyreads's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I read this book as an eARC thanks to NetGalley.
This book was rough! Poor Eke goes through so much because of that family. Please check the trigger warnings if you want to read this one. It deals with a lot of abuse on page.
I loved how it explored what it means to be alive/human. The romance was sweet, definitely cheering for them the whole time. Eke seemed so kind and caring but it was difficult to tell how Kyp feels due to most of the POV being from Eke.
Why not a 5 star read? For a book where I was promised ‘they run away’, it just took a bit too long to get there. I really wish we spent less time with the abusive family and more time out in the world meeting other AI and humans. Which did happen and I loved it but I wanted more. The ending felt a bit rushed compared to the slow start.
Do I recommend it? Definitely. But I highly suggest checking to content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Eating disorder, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Confinement
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