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Emergent Properties by Aimee Ogden
4.0
Thanks to Tor and NetGalley for early access to this fun novella in exchange for an honest review!
Let's start with the most obvious thing: Emergent Properties is being compared to my beloved Murderbot Diaries, and it's a decent comparison. I think I took to Murderbot a little faster than Scorn, our main character, but I have a soft spot for all sassy robots/AIs, so I got there eventually. Although I did feel the fast pace I usually dislike in novellas, it didn't bother me so much here I think because the story had a clear, driving focus. I also left the book feeling excited for future potential follow-ups rather than wishing the story was longer. If you're also a Murderbot fan or interested in stories about sentient robots, corporate corruption, and space politics, give this a try when it releases!
Let's start with the most obvious thing: Emergent Properties is being compared to my beloved Murderbot Diaries, and it's a decent comparison. I think I took to Murderbot a little faster than Scorn, our main character, but I have a soft spot for all sassy robots/AIs, so I got there eventually. Although I did feel the fast pace I usually dislike in novellas, it didn't bother me so much here I think because the story had a clear, driving focus. I also left the book feeling excited for future potential follow-ups rather than wishing the story was longer. If you're also a Murderbot fan or interested in stories about sentient robots, corporate corruption, and space politics, give this a try when it releases!