A review by kellysrambles
Echostar by Melinda Salisbury

dark fast-paced

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

5.0

Echostar is a frightening glimpse at the ever real world of AI and technology and the dangerous influence they can have on a person. 

When Deva initially tells Ruby about Echostar, Ruby feels betrayed by her best friend for cheating and not telling her about it. When Ruby turns to Echostar for help, she couldn’t possibly imagine where its use would lead her. A frightening set of events culminate in an explosive ending showing the damaging impact this kind of technology can have on someone’s life - especially a vulnerable child. The end of the story sent a little shiver down my spine! 

A Black Mirror-esque short story which a huge impact and a story which will stick with me as our reality becomes more and more influenced and controlled by technology. 

Thank you to Barrington Stoke, Melinda Salisbury and NetGalley for my early review copy in exchange of a fair and honest review.