A thrilling and fun read with some very complicated science at times. I like how this book explores humanity’s ability to be resilient and hopeful. The alien character was very likable. Can’t wait for the movie.

This book was both beautiful and sad, and made me feel very emotional. I loved the story arc spanning decades of friendship, love and a deep passion towards making something. Now I want to read more of Zevin’s books.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I like the story and its similarities to Babel, which I also enjoyed. The central character, Rin arrives to learn in a city where she is different from everyone else. Her transformation and willingness to grow makes for a good story. She is full of grit and dreams. At the same time, she is flawed and deeply vulnerable. While not as crisp as Babel, Poppy War is just as entertaining. I am looking forward to reading through the full series.

A bot that is hired to kill develops emotions for the humans it works for. Fun and entertaining, but will have to read some of the other books to see how I feel about this series.It was a quick, thrilling read but I am not sure I have gotten used to the writing style.