TLDR: Baby X is thought-provoking, twisty, and the kind of speculative fiction that keeps you up late. If you’re into morally complex sci-fi with a thriller edge, this one’s a banger.
Speculative fiction that feels like a Black Mirror episode? Truly nothing I love more. Baby X had me hooked with its near-future premise, and the ending twist? Chef’s kiss. I had no idea we were operating in multiple timelines until the big reveal, and honestly, that made the payoff so much better. Peikoff’s ability to weave these different threads together into one mind-bending moment was expertly written.

The story follows three main characters whose lives are interconnected in wild and unexpected ways we don’t really understand until later in the book. I loved how each perspective brought a new layer to the narrative, and by the time everything clicked into place, I was fully invested.

Plus, the ethical and technological dilemmas at the heart of the story gave me plenty to think about (in true Black Mirrorfashion). Genetic privacy, futuristic tech, and human connection—it’s all there.

My only critique? There were a few moments where the pacing dragged just a tiny bit, but the twists and tension more than made up for it.