[Review] Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove

This was a wild ride! Fast paced and full of wit. It reeled me in from the very beginning with an AI space ship as the main character. The plot was fast paced and action packed. There were some distinct Murder Bot vibes, especially at the beginning, but this story was still fresh and totally original.

The characters, while seemingly absurd, were so well imagined. They were bold, defiant, quirky, diverse, and all distinctly unique, each with their own voice, motivations, and point of view. One thing this book did really well, that others often fall short on, was the point of view shifts. There was no confusion with the shifts. They felt natural and intuitive. And they added to the story instead of distracting from it.

This was such a satisfying read that I can't help but love it.

Note: I received this book as an ARC. It is scheduled to be released June 3, 2025.

5 stars