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Exit Strategy

by Martha Wells

176 pages 2018 Science Fiction, Novella 🌶️ Clean Standalone

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The Vibe

Murderbot's humans are in danger. It has to go back to them — which means facing the thing it fears most: people who care about it. The novella arc finale is an action-packed rescue that's really about learning to accept that you deserve love. You will cry about a robot.

Spice Check

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Clean — aro/ace protagonist.

Content Heads-Up

Violence
Corporate threat
Emotional vulnerability

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Haven't read books 1-3
No sci-fi

Ending: Deeply satisfying

Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Emotional Action Climactic Found Family

Tropes: Rescue Mission Found Family Corporate Showdown Identity Acceptance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the novella arc end here?

The first arc concludes — Network Effect continues as a full novel.

Is it emotional?

The most emotional entry — Murderbot finally faces its feelings.

Is the action good?

The best action sequence in the series so far.

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