A review by melted_books
Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

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

5.0

This book was intoxicating. I listened to the audiobook in a single day. I picked this up because I got a literary sci-fi/Stepford Wives-esque vibe from the fembot theme, and it totally surpassed any and all expectations I had.
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In the fictionalized (but all too believable) world in Annie Bot, there exist ultra humanlike companion bots that have been created to fulfill emotional and physical needs of those wealthy enough to buy them. Annie herself is a "cuddle bunny" who was custom-programmed to anticipate and fulfill the sexual desires of her owner, Doug. However, due to the the autodidactic nature of programming, as more time passes, she thinks not only about what Doug needs and wants, but about what her own sentient capabilities are...and how much she should give in to her own thoughts.
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This story took so many turns that I didn't see coming, right up until the very end. It is alluring, sad, tense, and provocative. I highly recommend this one! Content warnings in spoiler section below.
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Thanks to Libro.fm and HarperAudio for the early access to the audiobook! This comes out March 19, 2024. 
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