Murderbot's first full-length novel. It reunites with ART — the snobbish ship AI — for an adventure involving alien remnants, hijacked ships, and the deepest exploration yet of what it means to be a person. The Hugo and Nebula winner that proved Murderbot's story needed room to breathe.
Clean — aro/ace protagonist.
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Moods: Epic Action Emotional Sci-Fi Adventure
Tropes: Ship AI Reunion Alien Threat Full Novel Found Family Deepened
Yes — previous entries were novellas.
Gloriously — the Murderbot/ART dynamic reaches new heights.
Hugo and Nebula for Best Novel — rare double win.