I first heard about this book while waiting in line at a book event, and then my pal Alissa kept saying that I should read this, and I moved it to the top of my audiobook TBR.

Summary: Annie Bot is an autodidactic robot designed to be basically a live-in girlfriend for her owner, Doug. We meet Annie about two years into their relationship and get everything through Annie’s perspective - from her tumultuous relationship with Doug, her fear of being turned off, her desire to become more human, and her journey of self-discovery. By the end, Annie is wondering if it’s worth more to survive or to truly live.

It’s one of the most human stories I’ve read all year, and I’m surprised it’s not on more radars. Though everything is told through Annie’s perspective, we as readers aren’t totally able to tell if Annie is reacting to her learned environment, is fully subject to her programming, or both. So, if you’re someone who loves an unreliable narrator, you’ll love this. Annie is so charming and you’ll be rooting for her the whole time.

The audiobook is great, and the narrator does a fantastic job. It’s easy to follow and stay focused on the story.