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Magpie reviewed All Systems Red by Martha Wells

All Systems Red (Hardcover, 2019, Tor.com)

Just finished!

5 stars

Content warning Vague spoilers involving Murderbot's character arc.

I loved the funny, witty inner voice of Murderbot, and I also love that it chose the name based on the coolness factor and not because it actually likes to murder. My mom has been bugging me to read this book for years, and I'm so glad I finally listened and read the first installment. I love how Murderbot grew to trust and care about the humans they were reporting to. 10/10, can't wait to read the next one.

Magpie reviewed I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons by Peter S. Beagle

I'm Afraid You've Got Dragons (2024, Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers)

Dragons are common in the backwater kingdom of Bellemontagne, coming in sizes from mouselike vermin …

Really good! Would read again.

4 stars

I don't wanna spoil anything since the book hasn't been out long, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and would definitely reread at some point! My only complaint is that it isn't The Last Unicorn, but not many books can live up to that one, for me. Not even books by the same author. And if given the opportunity, I would love for my next partner to be like Robert Thrax.

The one thing I will say is that, like The Last Unicorn, this story makes a clear distinction between what the characters want, or think they want, and what they truly need. I've always loved that about Peter S. Beagle's work.