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tan_wayne's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
“Boy Robot” is a book where Isaak finds out about his identity as a Robot.
I think this is a nice blend between “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey and “Warcross” by Marie Lou, both books which I adore. The writing is beautiful, although the beginning can be a little confusing. The story alternates between the main character’s (Isaak) point-of-view and another side character.
I love how the different stories from various perspectives parallel problems happening in real life (queer acceptance, bullying, rape, war flashbacks, trans abuse). However, the different viewpoints from characters does not really blend in with the main character’s story, making the story a little choppy. The short stories from side characters are anonymous, which left me wondering if the author should flesh out the characters more.
Nevertheless, this book made me curious and on the tip of my toes all the time. The descriptions of the powers of each character felt so cool and intriguing. I am highly anticipating the second novel in the series!
☆4.5 Stars☆
I think this is a nice blend between “The 5th Wave” by Rick Yancey and “Warcross” by Marie Lou, both books which I adore. The writing is beautiful, although the beginning can be a little confusing. The story alternates between the main character’s (Isaak) point-of-view and another side character.
I love how the different stories from various perspectives parallel problems happening in real life (queer acceptance, bullying, rape, war flashbacks, trans abuse). However, the different viewpoints from characters does not really blend in with the main character’s story, making the story a little choppy. The short stories from side characters are anonymous, which left me wondering if the author should flesh out the characters more.
Nevertheless, this book made me curious and on the tip of my toes all the time. The descriptions of the powers of each character felt so cool and intriguing. I am highly anticipating the second novel in the series!
☆4.5 Stars☆
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
bookcaptivated's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Cancer, Confinement, and Grief
Minor: Deadnaming and Trafficking
achillea's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Well. This turned into a hate-read about 1/3 through and I don't know what was intriguing enough about it to keep me going, but I'm definitely not intrigued enough to continue this series. I'm just not the audience for it. It was a dificiult read, partly because of the continuously dark themes/stories, partly because the writing was just...vague, dry, all over the place, frustrating, not engaging. I was hoping it would go into the topic of humanity & AIs, but, alas.
The bit about electrolyte drinks being a drug for robots was fun though
The bit about electrolyte drinks being a drug for robots was fun though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violence, Transphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Gore and Gun violence
Minor: Cancer and Infertility