Annie Bot

Bookseller recommendation

“Really fun look at AI and ownership. Do robots own themselves? Do they have autonomy? Also a look at power imbalances in relationships. I enjoyed this one. Quite a few sex scenes, so be forewarned if you're listening to this one without headphones.”

— Marisa Neyenhuis • Chapter One Book Store

Bookseller recommendation

“Annie Bot by Sierra Greer feels nearly impossible to explain without ruining it, but it's feminist sci-fi at its finest. It's told from the perspective of an AI 'Cuddle Bunny' who's been set to a mode where she can learn and grow intellectually. I could not stop listening to the audiobook. It kept taking turns I did not expect. I loathed Annie for a bit, then found myself adoring her. There are some challenging scenes of you've ever been in an abusive relationship, but they're not excessive or terribly graphic, and the handling of the aftermath is gorgeous. 10/10 would recommend.”

— Anna • Katy Budget Books

Bookseller recommendation

“A sentient sex robot starts to believe there may be more to life. Her boyfriend, Doug, may never be able to see her as more than an object he possesses. Jennifer Jill Araya's reading of Annie Bot is amazing. She is precise and level, evoking the near-perfection of this high-tech being, while still delivering tenderness and vulnerability. Annie Bot has layers and layers to explore. A great pick for book clubs, or for a propulsive indulgence for yourself.”

— Meghan • River Bend Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“ As her coding makes her more human, Annie's job as the 'perfect girlfriend' becomes increasingly difficult. ”

— Greta • Annie Bloom's Books

Bookseller recommendation

“The way Annie, a very expensive robot set to 'Cuddle Bunny' mode, perceives and interprets her owner’s behavior is eerily identical to the way we humans read and respond to each other. Listening to this story from Annie’s point of view was fascinating. ”

— Meghan • Subterranean Books

Bookseller recommendation

“ Such an astonishing debut. The book's central relationship, the keyhole through which we see its world, presents such a believable, nuanced depiction of sex and femininity under patriarchy that I felt I (or someone smarter than I) could write an essay about every page. And many of them would boil down to this: even an AI designed to be the perfect woman can't win, because the expectations we set for women are self-defeating. So what's a sex-bot to do? I won't spoil it, but but the ending is beautiful and immensely satisfying. As is my wont, here are some terrible elevator pitches: The movie Her (2013) but kind of also the opposite of Her. What if Kazuo Ishiguro had pitched in on the Barbie movie? What if Chobits was feminist? ”

— Graham • Next Chapter Booksellers

Bookseller recommendation

“Beautiful, heart wrenching, and expertly crafted, Annie Bot approached what it means to be human and more-so a woman with such nuance and tact I couldn't put it down. I loved every second and it always kept me guessing. Fall in love with Annie and who she becomes because I promise you it doesn't disappoint! ”

— Lana • E. Shaver, bookseller