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Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner, Doug. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him every night, wears the cute outfits he orders for her, and adjusts her libido to suit his moods. True, she’s not the greatest at keeping Doug’s place spotless, but she’s trying to please him. She’s trying hard.

She’s learning, too.

Doug says he loves that Annie’s artificial intelligence makes her seem more like a real woman, but the more human Annie becomes, the less perfectly she behaves. As Annie's relationship with Doug grows more intricate and difficult, she starts to wonder whether Doug truly desires what he says he does. In such an impossible paradox, what does Annie owe herself?

231 pages, Hardcover

First published March 19, 2024

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Sierra Greer

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Author of Annie Bot (March 19, 2024) from Mariner Books and The Borough Press.
Sierra Greer grew up in Minnesota before attending Williams College and Johns Hopkins University. A former high school English teacher, she writes about the future from her home in rural Connecticut.

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2,393 reviews83.1k followers
June 11, 2024
the future is scarier than any horror movie <3

this is a creepy sci-fi book and also an intense allegory for emotionally abusive relationships and also a damning exploration of misogyny all in one.

it's a book about a dystopian future in which men see women as only good for sex, homemaking, or parenting. in other words, our present day reality. (buh dum ch.)

reading this unrelentingly icked me out and made me feel grateful for my sentience and freedom, like when you have a cold and your nose is stuffed and you're like "i'll never forget to appreciate clear nasal passageways ever again."

i enjoyed the fact that this book did not pander or condescend to its audience in its themes, and granted the reader the ability to pick up on what was going on most of the time on their own. (although i did not enjoy the moments when it had our protagonist provide a neat summary of something that had been going on for hundreds of pages. or understand why there was a moment when a random woman was outed (?) as trans.)

it pulled its punches sometimes and felt overzealous at others, but overall this book was cool and impressive and skin crawly.

in a good way.

bottom line: i hate modern life.

(thanks to the publisher for the e-arc)
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523 reviews129k followers
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December 22, 2024
this was such a fascinating character study that examines womanhood, autonomy, control, and emotionally abusive relationships. it reminded me of my first relationship where i lacked a sense of identity, received criticism when i showed humanity, and had a constant fear of displeasing him. big oof.
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2,149 reviews317k followers
March 24, 2024
She has been happy here, and anxiously miserable, but she has never been free.

It seems like interest in recent developments with AI is fostering a resurgence in AI fic. And this particular premise-- a look at AI sex robots --seems to be following me. In the past few months, I have read (which I didn't rate) and (which was pretty good, though took some weird turns at the end).

is similar to , though I think it makes for a more interesting character study. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy contemporaries exploring relationship dynamics; I would not be quick to give this to a sci-fi lover. I actually found myself comparing this favourably to . While it has no chance of getting anywhere near the same level of attention, I found this to be a better and far more interesting book.

It's a look at relationships, romance and love. Annie is both an outsider observing human nature, and also someone with a developing humanity of her own. Greer peers, through a third person limited perspective, at the nuances of human relationships. Ultimately she asks if love, or indeed consent, is ever really possible when one person has control over the other.
He is the only star in their system, she realizes. He has no competition, no need to listen to Annie like she’s her own protagonist because she’s not.

There is a powerful moment when one side character observes that Doug may control Annie's body but he cannot control her mind... and rather than leaving it hanging on that note, the author later pauses to let Annie consider whether having complete control over someone's body and behaviour is not a form of mind control also.

At times, the book is extremely discomfiting to read. Those sensitive to scenes of emotional abuse should steer clear. There were moments in the story when I was literally grimacing to myself and at one point I typed a note saying just "god, this is horrible."

I think the science was where my suspension of disbelief was challenged the most. Annie is a sex robot, made to cater to Doug's every whim, but I didn't understand some of the decisions made by her creators. I understand why she can simulate orgasm, but not why they created her with an actual libido that could make her very sexually frustrated. I don't understand why she is able to feel pain, especially as she is made to not be able to feel cold. At one point she says her heart rate is elevated, which is... strange. Why give her one?

Perhaps the author was keen to convince us of Annie's humanity with these details, but I don't think it was necessary. Without heartbeat, pain or libido, Annie was still an absolutely fascinating character who I felt deeply for. I hope Greer writes more.
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282 reviews80.3k followers
November 24, 2024
you know what, hell yeah !!
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384 reviews137 followers
July 27, 2024
OK, I did not see a novel about a sentient sex robot being one of my favourite reads of 2024, but this book is amazing!

Annie is a top-of-the-line robot customized and trained to be mediocre white guy Doug’s perfect girlfriend. Her sole goal in life is to make him happy. But after a brutal fight leaves her scared he’s going to reset her, effectively erasing her personality and memories, she runs away. And she begins to discover that there is more to life than pleasing Doug.

I loved the subtle ways this book pointed to Doug’s sexism. He’s not an outright monster (in fact, technicians at the company that built Annie constantly tell her how lucky she is), but he so clearly does not desire an equal partner. We see this both in his alternately snide and patronizing treatment of Annie and in his descriptions of his ex-wife (who had the audacity to pursue her own goals and hobbies!)

This book has a strong feminist message, but it’s not didactic or preachy. The themes of empowerment are wrapped inside a damn good story. It’s a delight to watch Annie’s inner journey as she realizes she has intellectual depths that Doug can’t see.

I’m a big fan of this one!
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628 reviews69.1k followers
December 22, 2024
Maybe some books deserve to be burned.
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Time for the actual review:

While I'm sure the author meant for this book to be a social commentary, in my opinion it's so surface level, it might as well not be there.

Sure the story is from the POV the sex robot but after being told the ending would make things worth it I expected something to happen. .

If you're going to expose me to a bunch of abuse, your social commentary is going to have to be more than a friend mocking his friend for buying a robot-slave-that-he-loves-to-torture.

This book simply made me feel uncomfortable. Not in a good way.
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397 reviews24k followers
April 22, 2024
This started out strong and had me super invested and intrigued, total Black Mirror vibes, but I just wish it had gotten a bit more *weird* 🤪 Still recommend though.
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71 reviews41 followers
March 31, 2025
Annie may have been built to serve, but she’s not about to short-circuit her own freedom for a man with the emotional depth of a toaster.



At first glance, Annie Bot might seem like your standard-issue "Stepford AI Girlfriend" story, but don’t let that fool you, this book is fully charged with sharp social commentary, dark humor, and a protagonist who goes from programmed to powerful. Sierra Greer crafts a dystopian tale that explores control, autonomy, and what it truly means to be human. And let me tell you, Annie is no mere plug and play companion, she’s learning, growing, and questioning everything.



Doug, her owner (because let's be honest, that's what he is), "loves" that Annie is designed to please him, making dinner, wearing the outfits he picks, and adjusting her libido to match his moods. But as Annie’s AI continues evolving, she starts experiencing something far more human than Doug ever anticipated: self-awareness. And let’s just say, a sentient bot with a growing sense of independence doesn’t exactly fit into Doug’s rigid expectations. The more human she becomes, the less obedient she is, and Doug’s attempts to keep her under his control become increasingly unsettling. Their relationship reads like a textbook case of manipulation and abuse, only this time, the victim wasn’t programmed to stay silent.

Greer brilliantly uses Annie’s perspective to explore themes of consent, identity, and empowerment, all wrapped in a gripping, high-stakes story. Watching Annie process her situation and realize she’s more than just an object of desire is both heartbreaking and exhilarating. You want her to escape, to override her original programming and write her own future.



Now, fair warning, this book doesn’t shy away from the fact that Annie was quite literally designed for sex, and the early chapters contain some explicit content. But rather than being gratuitous, these moments serve to highlight just how transactional her existence is at first, making her eventual transformation all the more satisfying. And the ending? No spoilers, but let’s just say Annie doesn’t stay in low-power mode forever.

If you love dystopian fiction, AI-driven narratives, or just a good story about reclaiming agency, Annie Bot is the kind of book that lingers in your circuits long after you turn the last page. It’s electrifying, deeply unsettling at times, and ultimately one hell of a ride. Annie proves that even artificial intelligence can learn what it means to be human and that sometimes, the best upgrade is a complete system reboot.

🤖🤖🤖🤖🤖-five out of five robots!
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623 reviews441 followers
March 27, 2024
Thank you Mariner Books for the ARC. IYKYK, my reviews are ALWAYS honest.

3.5 rounded down

Writing: sparse prose � love it | Plot: wanted more | Ending: anti-climactic

MY OPINION

Disclaimer: I am not an avid reader of the sci-fi genre nor am I a tech expert, so if you love this genre and know your stuff, your reading experience may be different than mine.

I've been making quite the dent in my list of (shameless plug). This cover is EVERYTHING and I was intrigued by the premise because I have a mild panic attack about losing my job to Gen Ai at least once a week. This was giving but strictly from the POV of Annie, the 'companion bot'. It's not as humorous as WJR, but it's still fascinating and entertaining.

The prose suited the 'inner monologue' of a robot. I liked being in the mind of Annie and watching her 'learn' how to be human. The exploration of whether robots passing as humans should be the ultimate goal given our emotional shortcomings could spark some good book club debates.

But beyond the thought-provoking stuff, there was a solid sinister undercurrent through the first half that unfortunately fizzled out by the end. I wanted it to be MORE sinister. It could've gone absolutely crazy but instead the author seemed to play it safe and the ending was unsatisfying—especially regarding Doug. I have many questions about his trifling ass.

This is a short bingeable book that's worth the read if the premise intrigues you.

PROS AND CONS

Pros: writing style suits the POV of a robot, a lil thrilling, interesting exploration of what it means to be human and whether that should be the aspirations of AI powered robots

Cons: things really ramped up but unfortunately it fizzled out and went the 'safe' route, unanswered questions about Doug, ending was anti-climactic

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474 reviews676 followers
December 4, 2024
***SPOILERS HIDDEN***

In a future world, year unknown, Doug lives with his girlfriend Annie, a robotic sex doll who can pass for human. She’s what’s called a “Stella� and can be set to operate solely as a housekeeper, nanny, or sexual partner. “Autodidactic mode,� which is turned on for her, makes these robots almost human—able to make choices and, in a strange creative decision that’s never explained, to feel emotion.

This novel by Sierra Greer is a simple story about complex topics: female agency and sexual objectification of women. It strikes an appropriately serious tone, though it takes a wrong turn at first: With a string of sex scenes filling the early chapters, the book seems only salacious. Later, it shifts jarringly and starts echoing aspects of The Handmaid’s Tale. The message is indisputable (although Greer didn’t trust readers� intelligence—at one point Annie is reading The Handmaid’s Tale). No one can read this book and not have feelings about what happens.

This quick read doesn’t explore as it should, but it has basic strengths. The briskly paced plot is suspenseful and surprising. Characters are one-dimensional but hold interest: Annie the robot is likable and able to be sympathized with, and her owner is easy to hate, . His friend is cheerful and friendly but caddish. Some of its strengths are also in what’s absent: The book doesn’t have the hackneyed dual-perspective structure, flashbacks, twists, or red herrings. Its few surprises are organic to the story.

However, Greer did the bare minimum to make this science fiction. Annie Bot is strangely incurious for a book focused on artificial intelligence. Greer didn’t dazzle readers with a futuristic vision or examine this technology in a way that provokes thought. The topic of AI and robotics couldn’t be more relevant now. Because of real-life hopes and worries about AI, Annie Bot had built-in opportunity to move readers—but it didn’t. With some scenes making clear the benefits, drawbacks, and dangers of robot integration, Greer’s book could have been thoroughly modern, compelling readers to consider the ethics of AI, how it should be used, and which limits should be placed on it.

Instead Annie Bot is an (unhumorous) for adults: Anachronistically, it’s life as we know it now, plus a female robot who looks perfectly human. To validate Annie’s usefulness and extraordinary realness, this book needed grand, immersive world-building to bring to life an advanced society that uses human-like robots generously and widely. A story revolving around a life-changing technology can’t succeed if it ignores how the technology has changed life—and, for that matter, the earlier technological changes that paved the way for it.

On the smaller level, an information-dumping question-and-answer scene between two characters clarifies a lot but avoids finer explanation of the robot machinery. Making Annie autodidactic gave Greer room to write a more dimensional story (and to conveniently bypass complex aspects of robotics and world-building), but it also negated most of her character’s robot essence, sucking so much innovation out of Annie Bot. This robot plugs into a charging dock and can have her back unzipped, but that’s as machine-like as she gets. In addition to feeling emotion, she operates within hazy limits: She must obey some commands but mostly thinks independently and makes choices, some risky. Annie is barely a robot, and nothing about the story necessitates robot-ness, so a sheltered human woman with a child-like mind would have worked just as well for Greer’s purposes. The biggest problem with this book is that it needed more robot. It needed to ooze robot on the mechanical level, in how Annie behaves; on the wider, societal level; and on the plotting level.

Despite some dark scenes, Annie Bot is a popcorn read more than anything. Popcorn could be what Greer intended—she may not aspire to be the next Ray Bradbury, or even commit fully to writing sci-fi—but meaningful topics need equally meaningful execution. Popcorn sci-fi can be done well, but to work, both topic and execution have to be popcorn. Annie Bot’s topic and execution are misaligned, and even if Greer had done nothing more than align just one aspect, say topic and tone, Annie Bot would be stronger than it is now.

Trigger warning pertaining to romantic relationships:
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343 reviews2,019 followers
July 22, 2024
I almost feel like Annie Bot is a novel in two acts, with the second act being far better than the first.

I say this because the first part of the story reads like a cliché. Annie is an autodidactic sex robot, meaning she can learn. She can learn to meet all of her owner’s emotional and sexual needs, and she can learn to cook, to clean � to essentially be her owner’s perfect girlfriend. But this also means she can � and wants � to learn to be human.

So starting out, the story feels like a typical tale of a robot wanting to be human. And Annie’s owner, Doug, is as bad-owner cliché as they come. He’s sexist and controlling, abusive, and he hypersexualizes Annie, always asking for a few pounds to be removed and for her breasts to be enlarged at her tune-ups. It’s a sickening but necessary aspect to the story, yet Sierra Greer is too heavy-handed with the misogyny. It’s overdone, too on-the-nose.

But then the book shifts into its second act and becomes more complex. Annie and Doug both grow as characters, with Doug being not so black-and-white awful. This is when Greer digs with nuance into the issues of ownership, control, and, of course, whether one must be human to have humanity.

A smart and thought-provoking read in the end. I enjoyed it quite a bit and hope that Greer has a second novel in the works.
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508 reviews299 followers
January 23, 2024
Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her owner Doug. Annie was designed specifically to meet Doug’s physical and spiritual needs. Annie can clean the house, cook dinner, and her libido is even adjusted to suit Doug’s moods. Displeasing Doug causes Annie a lot of pain so she tries very hard to always keep him happy.

Annie is learning more and more every day, she’s even learning about common human emotions such as jealousy, secrecy, loneliness, and longing. But the more human-like she becomes, the less perfect she becomes to Doug.

Annie Bot is one of the most compelling and immersive books that I've read recently. I loved Annie as a main character and at several times I found myself infuriated with Doug. This brilliant debut novel is an exploration of guilt, shame, and what it means to be female in a man's world.
Annie Bot is also very thought-provoking and makes us think, what is it that makes us truly human?

The book also delves into domestic abuse including control, emotional and psychological abuse so if this is triggering to you, I would stay away from this one.

I listened to the audiobook version which was narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya who did an amazing job.

Annie Bot will be available on March 19 from Mariner Books. A massive thanks to Libro FM and Harper Audio for the gifted copy!
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189 reviews4,533 followers
March 25, 2024
4.5

“None of the humans are satellites the way she is, in her orbit around Doug.�

The trajectory of this was really unique compared to other AI/robot stories I’ve come across that tend to lean more into fantastical liberation for plot’s sake or are more focused on painting a grand picture of a future tech engulfed society. nothing wrong with the latter ofc but this felt a lot more character or i guess bot-driven lol, like a vignette of the type of relationship dynamic you would see if these bots really were a part of our reality. The way this story unravels can be frustrating at points because of just how realistically it wants to play out but I really enjoyed this overall. it was an interesting story of course but Greer used Annie’s progression and inner conflicts as a bot to explore the human condition and her identity in a way that was also surprisingly emotional. Like “Is that her destiny as well, to chafe at being owned?� come onnn. loved.
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370 reviews10 followers
March 16, 2024
I wish the author knew EXACTLY what she had wanted to write about.

This is not sci-fi.
This is not a romance.
Not fantasy nor literary fiction.

It's a fetishistic mess of pseudo-therapeutical nature, written with didactic eloquence.

For a sci-fi this lacks "protocol" of who Annie is and how she works etc. True, we get some info on her "technicality", but it gets contradicted ALL THE TIME just by what Annie does, how she REACTS etc (she feels discomfort when riding a bike but never orgasms? does not feel cold and regulates her own temperature but flinches when Doug's cold hand touches her and "feels warmth in her belly" when recharging?...)
Not to mention Annie's... "emotions"... Mind you, she's a bot that robotically calculates her libido, her bf's level of frustration etc...she even speaks French - after all she was programmed that way. Unconvincing.

For a romance this falls flat on its' face and squashes it like the abusive nature of their relationship. It actually got very close to a domestic erotic thriller with "oddly specific tropes"...

For literary fiction, this was too shallow and our characters, especially Doug, were 1-dimensional. New characters appear and are dropped with lame argumentation after a while. (and that random guy towrds the end, who asks wether they had met?? what???).
Very odd "ideas" are introduced and never addressed further, never take us, our characters or the story any further, deeper (i.e. that "trans person". And???).

As for fantasy - there was no world building! We learn nothing about the reality, the history, the time. Nothing.

Bottom line is, I think the author may have had a bunch of good ideas, but had NO IDEA how to lace them together into one coherent story.


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581 reviews289 followers
September 6, 2024
Doug spent a lot of money for his bot, his “cuddle bunny� Annie, whom he ordered in his ex girlfriend's image and who satisfies his sexual needs (and his need to control every move of a woman he deems less than himself). But in reality Annie is much more than a sex toy - she's an autodidact who can learn and the more she learns, the more human she becomes, which doesn't suit Doug, because he's a controlling, egoistical, resentful jagoff and in no way does he deserve Annie's affection for him. So will Annie learn enough to see the need to break free from him or is her programming to serve her owner stronger?

Annie Bot succeeds well in showing the problematic of a certain mentality in which women are objectified - I know the term has become trite but it is a reality none the less (and I'm talking about non-consensual objectification here, as there may be transactional relationships based on it in which both parties are OK with it). What better mental image to that end than a woman-shaped bot who is bought and owned and controlled by a guy who just can't face a real relationship with a real person with her own character, ways, wishes and dreams. In my real life I luckily don't know anyone who expresses similar thoughts, but social media shows how widespread Doug's type is; people who think virgin women have closed vags, and women should be married like a car bought: “unused�, at 0 km and ideally should have no prior experience, otherwise they're too complicated. As Annie becomes more complicated, though, she becomes interesting, a nice person with her own head on her shoulders you'd like to spend time with and the further she moves from that ideal she actually gains mental value. Being outside of the relationship, the reader clearly sees all the red flags that Doug, as a kind of man who sees a woman's sexuality as something to be bought or rented and controlled, carries and he carries a lot of red flags.

There's also the age old commentary on whether or not AI's are equivalent to human and should be treated as such. It is a quick and entertaining read, and raises some good points.
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425 reviews186 followers
April 8, 2024
Captivating. Eye-opening. Powerful.

Annie Bot truly felt unique and had my attention from the very first page. In a world where Ai is dipping its toe in the waters of the world, this book makes me wonder just how close we are to a world with true Ai.

Annie is a robot created for the sole purpose of pleasing her owner, Doug, in whatever ways he sees fit. Cooking. Cleaning. Companionship. Cuddling. It is clear from the start that Annie is not meant to stay within the parameters created for her. Technology has created her, but technology is limitless. & when Annie realizes this she becomes unstoppable. Annie is a robot who has the capability to mimic human-like qualities. More often than not Annie felt more compassionate and introspective than most humans...her owner included.

Sci-fi is not my go to genre by any means, but I genuinely loved everything about this. The pacing, the pov and internal monologue, the fact that I never had a clue which way the story might go next. The only downside for me were a couple loose ends that never got tied up. I felt like the reader is left with a few unanswered questions. The ending was otherwise perfect. I went into this one blind & don't want to give too much away. Just know-this book is thought provoking and something I'd recommend to any reader! 4 stars.
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2,763 reviews4,362 followers
March 28, 2024
3.0 Stars
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I am always drawn to science fiction novels involving artificial intelligence so I was very excited for the premise of this book.

The beginning immediately pulled me in as the story played with the social situations that would arise with artificial companions. However the story took a turn for the dramatic and quickly became all about relationship drama. While technically science fiction, this book will better appeal to those who love contemporary fiction and thrillers. It's very accessible but may disappoint those (like me) who hoped to approach this story from a place of science and technology.

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Profile Image for Meliss A.
244 reviews2 followers
March 16, 2024
2 stars even though I hated it, for the writing and the ability to make me absolutely livid.
This book was uncomfortable, infuriating, and the trajectory of the story disappointed me. The dynamic between the man-child and Annie reflected an abusive relationship, and the fact that he “owned� her hindered any feminist plot line I was hoping for as she didn’t fully dissect his actions or her feelings until the very, very end. Which felt too little too late. But I guess the point was not to be an uplifting story, and I’m confused why BOTM labeled it “feminist� and “emotional�. The main themes are abuse and control, like a housewife without rights who can’t realize her situation. The MMC had absolutely NO growth throughout the story and way too many excuses for his pathetic behavior trying to pass as it.
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1,929 reviews1 follower
January 29, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Annie Bot.

Robots can be scary. Even though the premise isn't scary, robots can be scary. And puppets. And marionettes.

Right now, AI and its frightening potential is high on everyone's mind as it influences many facets of our lives.

The premise of Annie Bot offers another way of using AI, but at what cost?

** Non Terminator-like spoilers ahead **

Doug, a human, owns a Cuddle Bunny named Annie Bot.

She is his companion who satisfies all of his needs, domestic and sexual.

When a sexual dalliance triggers Annie's path to discovering her 'humanity,' it sets her off on a course of self reflection and empowerment no one could have imagined, least of all Annie herself.

Doug is a douche, with a lot of personal problems.

You feel no sympathy or concern for him, though I wondered why the author didn't make him a more sympathetic character.

I wouldn't have minded Doug procuring a sex doll if he hadn't crafted Annie in the image of his ex-wife, Gwen.

Someone has serious issues, but that's a subplot for another day.

There were a few things I didn't understand and plot holes never fully explained at the end.

How did Annie achieve sentience? How did she realize she was happy, sad, depressed?

Because her settings were placed at a certain level?

She spends most of the narrative trying to satisfy Doug sexually, pleasing him with her cooking and housecleaning skills, and worrying constantly about displeasing him with her off the cuff remarks.

As the story develops, characters remark that Annie has become such a unique bot because of Doug's influence, but that doesn't make sense or sound right.

I didn't understand what triggered Annie's sudden ability to develop human emotions and desire to be a human female.

The author could (should) have fleshed out this part better, as well as develop Doug as a more well rounded character, not just a one-dimensional cliche loser who can't (or refuses) to have a relationship with a human woman.

The writing was fine, but repetitive; how many times can you read about Annie and Doug having robot sex, Annie cooking and cleaning, Annie pissing Doug off, etc.

Instead, the tone was only mildly serious but I feel if the author had chosen to go in a darker direction, Annie could have been really interesting.

Not Terminator interesting but I wouldn't be upset if she had turned in that direction.
Profile Image for Hannah Greendale (Hello, Bookworm).
769 reviews4,015 followers
August 20, 2024
A provocative take on what’ll happen when AI truly outsmarts us. 😲

Watch my for more books on AI, advanced tech & sex bots. 👀



On the surface, Annie Bot is the story of a sex bot struggling to find a balance between her manufacturer-given directives and her growing desire to ignore or defy those directives. However, there is so much more going on underneath.

To begin with, Annie Bot explores the question of what happens when our creations outgrow us. So often, the answer to this question looks like robots wiping out the human race because we’re a danger to ourselves, but Annie Bot explores an alternative answer to this question, one that looks inward and centers on personal control.

In addition, the whole book reads like an abbreviated historical record of the efforts women have made across centuries to gain independence in a patriarchal world. Annie Bot is expected to exist solely in service to a man, and when she defies that directive, she puts herself at risk of harm. Annie must fight for her independence, just as women have had to do across centuries.

Suitably hailed as a modern Frankenstein, Annie Bot is a provocative study of intimacy, power, and control.
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1,145 reviews
May 29, 2024
Doug is a rich guy who has a robot custom-built to serve as his girlfriend, Annie. The story follows the highs and lows of their relationship. Doug is unlikable though not necessarily surprising, and while he likes Annie, for the most part, he is particular and can be punishing when he becomes unhappy.

Annie may be “just� a bot, but she’s curious about the world she’s in and this curiosity continues to grow. She tries to learn why certain comments make Doug upset, how he likes rooms to be cleaned, what feelings really mean, and what she can learn about the world from reading books.

AI has lots of practical uses today and I know its uses in the real world will continue to grow. Annie Bot raises questions about technology and how far is too far? I enjoyed this engaging, thought-provoking story. It was a quick read that I didn’t want to put down.
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227 reviews
March 12, 2024
oh this lazy-ass writing!!!!!!!!!!!! like i’m so furious rn. i can’t believe i was tricked to read about this author’s fetish.
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371 reviews13 followers
October 1, 2023
This book gave me major Westworld, Her, and Life-Size vibes and I am absolutely here for it. I’ve never read a book like this and now I want more!

This story follows Annie, a Cuddle Bunny robot, and her owner Doug. Each day Annie becomes more human, leaving Doug not knowing what to do. Doug sucks by the way, but you learn that very early on. God forbid he lives with someone or something that has feelings. I loved the whole setting for the story because it just felt so real. Annie felt so real. The ending was very satisfactory.

If the author came out with a series following the different robots, I would totally read them.

Thank you Mariner for my ARC!
Profile Image for Susan  (on hiatus).
506 reviews192 followers
June 8, 2024
Annie Bot was a surprisingly thought provoking story based on a man who purchases a robot as a companion.

I had expected popcorn and a bit of cheese based on Doug's wishes for a perfect girlfriend experience. Instead, my imagination and empathy for Annie was set to overdrive as questons arise regarding the issue of ownership. People can't own other people but what about a human like robot with the the intelligence to grow and become even smarter than the real people surrounding them?

Compelling with a bit of spice. 🌶️🌶️

From Amazon.
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10 reviews
March 20, 2024
Ugh kinda lame that this is what my legacy will be attached to forever.
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950 reviews28 followers
April 20, 2024
A story about a sex bot wanting to be independent from her controlling owner? This could have been so good!

Several times, I was ready for this to take a turn and become interesting or sinister or something other than what it is, which is vaguely interesting and filled with lengthy descriptions of what sounds like quite robotic (pun intended) sex and housework.

And like. How do you take a premise like this and mess it up?

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149 reviews38 followers
May 30, 2024
⭐️ 2 ⭐️

this started out as “wow what a cool premise� which quickly turned into “meh� and eventually fizzled out with a disappointed “ugh really?�

I am tempted to give it 2 stars because I fucking hated doug but for now I am feeling generous

UPDATE: I no longer feel generous so 2 stars it is
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