Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky, 373p: I love an unemotional robot protagonist with an active inner monologue and strong critical-thinking skills, so this was a fun and engaging read for me. I thought it had the same snarky sense of humour found in the “Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams. It's dystopian and explores the idea of what might happen if humanity destroys the environment to the point where mostly machines and robots are left behind. The book satirizes capitalism, bureaucracy, artificial intelligence and the pursuit of efficiency, while also dealing with questions of free will and existence. It was highly entertaining, both in terms of plot wise and writing style. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides #1) by Jennifer Ashley, 320p: This is a unique historical romance book, because it depicts a neurodivergent male protagonist (Ian), a widowed independent female protagonist (Beth) and a suspenseful murder mystery. It highlights how…
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