This is a brilliant book - gripping, intriguing, compelling and occasionally thrilling (and chilling). I read the entire novel in the space of around 3 hours. 

I say this despite the fact that the post-apocalyptic/dystopia sub-genre is not one that I particularly like, and if I had realised that Adam-2 fit into that genre I probably wouldn't have been as eager to read it. That did somewhat harm my enjoyment of the book, but I'm singing its praises anyway because there was so much that impressed me. 

Chisholm is one of those excellent authors who realises that children are intelligent and doesn't talk down to them. The style here is not at all far off what you would find in a YA novel, but it is a middle grade (albeit I definitely feel it is more suitable for kids aged over about 10 or 11). 

The central theme in the book is what it really means to be human. This is not an unusual theme in stories concerning robots or AI, but that's because it's so effective. 

I love to see LGBTQ+ representation in SFF books, so it's great to read one with a non-binary central character (not the robot!). 

An absorbing read. 

NB - I was sent an ARC of this book from the publisher. The review is entirely based on my own opinions.