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Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
5.0
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This was a fun romp. A sci-fi take on classic universal monsters in cycles of “humanity” vs terror. There are many nods to classic movies and literature, along with an engaging story all its own. 

The AI characters, Demeter and Steward have such great character ARCs and our human(ish) additions each bring unique perspectives that I loved. 

I had so much fun with this one, I ended up reading most of it in a single sitting.

Disclosure: I received a gifted ARC from the publisher.