4.5 stars
Such a precious story! I'm so in love with lance Lansdale's writing and I'm very glad I finally got to read this book!
These two men stole my heart, I loved every second of their stories and I appreciated very very much the slow burn: it fit perfectly well both their personalities.
Arthur was hesitant to open his heart because of his negative past experience and Periwnkle, despite being programmed to love, was navigating a lot of insecurities due to the differences between what his mother taught him and the actual complexity of the reality outside his creator's house. I loved how he wasn't afraid to ask question, how he was eager to learn.
There were a lot of hilarious moments and very emotional ones: one of the things I loved the most was Peri's personal growth, how little by little he became aware of his mother's lies and how he was so brave to stood for himself.

I would have preferred for Arthur to be more assertive with Mark, their confrontation left me unsatisfied.

The author is planning a second book: that's great because Elliott needs his own HEA (maybe with Mister Davenport?). We'll see.

Higlhy recommended.