A review by zetauma
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Murderbot is still anxious and depressed but relatable as ever. It's a great continuation of the first book, complete with suspense, deceit, espionage, and s*** hitting the fan.

Along the way, Murderbot befriends a bot-piloted research transport called ART, and the two make an excellent duo. ART's quips are hilarious, and the way they go around plotting, surveilling, and hacking things together is fantastic.