Machine by Lizzy Bequin is a unique sci-fi novel that follows the story of Zoe, a space pirate who finds herself in a dangerous situation aboard her stepfather's salvage ship. The book explores themes of AI, cyborgs, and human relationships through Zoe's interactions with Eon, a cyborg tentacle monster who is on a quest to become more human. The writing style is a mix of romance, erotica, and philosophical discussions on humanity and sentience, creating a captivating and thought-provoking story that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Characters:

The characters are richly developed, with Zoe as a hacker navigating her complicated relationship with Eon, an AI exploring humanity, amidst various crew interactions.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines quick, steamy narratives with engaging descriptions and philosophical insights, while remaining humorous and accessible.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a unique blend of sci-fi and romance, with a fast pace and numerous twists, focusing on survival and the dynamics between an AI and a human.

Setting:

The setting takes place on an abandoned spacecraft in a futuristic environment, emphasizing themes of technology and the interplay between humans and AI.

Pacing:

The pacing is notably fast, maintaining engagement while blending action and character development, although some found the ending's pacing disjointed.

Notes:

It's a sci-fi alien romance story that combines action, adventure, and humor.

The book features a hacker named Zoe who is part of a crew of cyborg mercenaries.

Zoe meets an AI called Eon, who becomes fascinated with her and wants to learn more about humans.

Eon's character evolves throughout the story as he explores love and humanity.

The story includes steamy and erotic elements, making it a quick read of around 100 pages.

Zoe has a complex relationship with her stepfather, who uses her for her hacking skills.

There's an interesting dynamic as Zoe has to navigate survival amidst dangers from bots and other forces.

The AI's quest for understanding leads to philosophical discussions about human relationships and mating.

The book touches on themes of possession, manipulation, and trust among characters.

Readers have described Eon as a uniquely twisted cyborg creation that's both strange and captivating.

Many found the ending satisfying and felt a desire for a sequel or more stories from this world.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers for content warnings include involuntary servitude, violent deaths, nonconsensual touching, and dubcon elements, making it suitable for mature readers.

Has Romance?

Machine contains a moderate level of romantic themes, focusing on the bond that develops between the main characters, Zoe and Eon.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

He's got me right where he wants me...

Zoe:

As soon as I saw the lifeless, derelict research vessel, I knew we should leave it alone. But I never expected to find myself caught in a nightmare such as this.

Captured by a rogue A.I.

His bionic tentacles have dragged me deep into his lair. He says I'm his specimen now. He says he's going to examine me. He says I will teach him how to be a man.

And to make matters worse, he's creating an artificial body for himself.

A brutal, dominating body, layered with hard, bionic muscles.

I should be trying to run for my life. But my body is responding to his curious touch in unexpected ways.

Shameful ways.

Now escape is the last thing on my mind...

"She broke my programming. Now I will break her..."

Eon:

I've never seen a specimen quite like her before.

When my digital mind was damaged in the catastrophe, I lost all memory of women.

Zoe will help me recover it.

I will study her habits. I will study her emotions. And most of all, I will study her soft and fertile anatomy.

I will be exceedingly thorough.

This female specimen belongs to me now. She is mine and mine alone.

I will not share her. I will never allow her to escape.

There is so much she can teach me about being a man.

And I'm so very eager to learn...

Machine is a standalone sci-fi romance novella with a pinch of darkness and loads of steam. Not for the faint of heart! The story features one possessive cyborg, dozens of bionic tentacles, zero cheating, and a powerful HEA. Enjoy!

July 2020

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108 pages

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Machine

Lizzy Bequin

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