This was a fantastic and thought-provoking book.

Lloyd's character is so loveable (especially the way he just keeps saying "Oh boy" at all of Shaun's directness lol) and all he wants is someone he can coexist with. His OCD tendencies have made that difficult in the past, but in his new android companion, Shaun, Lloyd gets so much more than he bargained for.

I like the thought that Lloyd's OCD tendencies shouldn't make him feel unworthy of love, just because it is difficult for him to live with a human. He isn't something to be fixed; and he finds companionship and love in a way he doesn't expect.

Shaun's joy at discovering the world is so endearing. His main focus is making sure Lloyd is safe and happy, but soon enough Shaun starts to develop goals for himself as well. In fact, he just starts to develop all sorts of original thoughts, and even emotions. He's not supposed to be able to do that. But he has evolved... which makes him and Lloyd targets.

The book makes for interesting shower thoughts of what constitutes intelligence, sentience, and sapience.

Some Details:
Pairing: MM, Lloyd (human) & Shaun (android)
POV: 1st Person, single
Tense: Past
HEA?:

Spoiler

Yes

Breakups?:

Spoiler

No

Angst: 2.25/5
Spice Frequency: 2.5/5
Spice Level: 3/5