A review by stubbornbones
Cog by Greg Van Eekhout

5.0

This is exactly the kind of anti-authoritarian, never-trust-the-corporations-that-claim-to-own-you sci-fi I want every kid to read. Without bashing the entire existence of AI and advanced technology, Van Eekhout smartly interrogates its dark side and the antidotes thereto. This book gave me more adventure, introspection, and laughs than I even expected, and the narration's "robot-y" tone makes it accessible to younger/more reluctant readers without seeming condescending or boring. I never thought I would root for a talking trash can so hard.