Who Would Like This Book:
If you love post-apocalyptic romance with a healthy dose of feels, "Dustwalker" stands out! The worldbuilding is gritty and thorough, crafting a future where robots rule and humans are fighting to survive. The romance is a slow burn that’s deeply emotional, and the exploration of humanity - what it means to live, to feel, to love - will stay with you long after you finish. Fans of sci-fi, morally complex characters, and unique, heartfelt love stories (think "The Last Hour of Gann" vibes or anyone who wants their robot boyfriend wish fulfilled) will devour this one. Bonus: it's on Kindle Unlimited!
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you’re not a fan of bittersweet endings or get easily upset by emotional epilogues, proceed with caution - many readers have found themselves ugly-crying at the end. Some have said the heroine isn’t always easy to connect with, particularly in the first half, and there's a slow start with heavier themes including trauma and violence. Those looking for light, fluffy romance or HEAs with minimal angst might be better off skipping this one.
About:
'Dustwalker' by Tiffany Roberts is a post-apocalyptic romance novel that takes readers on an emotional roller coaster. The story follows the journey of the Dustwalker, exploring themes of love, hope, despair, and human emotions in a world filled with unexpected twists and turns. The writing style is described as well-paced, beautifully written, and full of deep characters, struggles, and developments that capture the readers' attention and emotions.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are high content warnings for graphic violence, discussions of rape, and trauma experienced by the protagonist.
Has Romance?
Yes, the romance is a central element of the story, characterized as high.
From The Publisher:
A robot searching for purpose. A woman who brings him to life. Can they learn to love in a broken world?
With his core programming lost to time, Ronin has wandered the Dust for nearly two centuries. Out in that unforgiving wasteland, his armored undercasing, advanced optics, and amped-up processors give him an advantage over other scavengers. He's resigned himself to this unending trek until one night-until one human-makes him question everything.
Lara Brooks and her sister have spent their lives struggling to survive under the tyrannical rule of Cheyenne's robotic master, Warlord. But when her sister goes missing, Lara has no one to turn to, no one willing to help her. She's utterly alone. Her only hope comes from a bot she catches spying on her.
Ronin agrees to protect Lara and find her sister. All she must do in return is dance for him.
The transaction should be simple. Lara's danced for bots before. Yet the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes for her to see him as nothing but a collection of circuits and machinery.
And Ronin soon finds it difficult to deny what shouldn't be possible…
She makes him feel .
But if Ronin defies Cheyenne's rules to pursue his growing desires, he risks exposing Lara to a danger far greater than any found in the unforgiving wasteland-Warlord's wrath.
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Warning: Contains dark themes. Check author's website for all content warnings.
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The ending was amazingly sad.
What can you read after
Dustwalker?
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