This is one of my favourite entries in the series so far. By this point, the Murderbot formula is well established, yet it never feels boring. There is some investigating, plenty a bit of action, and a ton of hacking and heroics, all infused with that distinct Murderbot attitude that we have come to know and love. The writing is fast-paced, and no time is wasted fleshing out the story more than what's strictly necessary. Regardless, Murderbot's snarky comments and general contempt for humans and their emotions keep us coming back to discover what's next.