This was my favorite Murderbot book yet. I loved getting to spend more time with the characters - even though most of the human characters are new(ish) in this installment, I felt attached to them by the end. The friendship that developed between Murderbot and Amena was a highlight and I loved how it developed through the story. And ART!!! ART <3 I love the Murderbot-ART dynamic. The way Martha Wells can balance action, world building, and deeply, relatably human character development astounds me every time. This book had me breathless with the action and the emotion and I am so excited to read the next one :’) Murderbot forever!!!! Also I love 3 and I hope it comes back in the future.