The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
OKAY BUT HAVE YOU READ MURDERBOT???
listen. LISTEN. if you haven't discovered The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells yet, i need to personally escort you to your nearest bookstore/library/online retailer because your life is about to change.
who is murderbot?
imagine an android security unit who is:
deeply sarcastic and anxious in equal measure
absolutely DONE with corporate nonsense
just trying to hack into the entertainment feed and watch their favorite shows in peace
forced to actually care about humans (much to their dismay)
the most relatable protagonist in sci-fi, honestly
murderbot doesn't want to be a hero. they don't want to save the day. they want to be LEFT ALONE. and yet??? here we are.
why you need this series in your life
✨ character-driven sci-fi that actually HITS — this isn't just plot-driven space adventure. this is about autonomy, identity, and what it means to be alive
✨ corporate conspiracy meets found family — the stakes are real, the danger is real, but so is the found family dynamic that'll make your heart ACHE
✨ humor AND depth — martha wells writes with this perfect balance of laugh-out-loud moments and genuinely profound emotional beats
✨ award-winning excellence — hugo award and nebula award winner. this isn't just good, it's CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED good
✨ LGBTQ+ representation — and it's done with such natural, beautiful authenticity
✨ the perfect length — novellas that are meaty enough to satisfy but quick enough to devour in one sitting (you will binge this)
ISBN: 9781250350862
start with All Systems Red and prepare to have your entire existence changed by a grumpy android who just wants to watch their shows.
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND READ THIS SERIES.
you can thank me later 💙