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Rogue Protocol

by Martha Wells

160 pages 2018 Science Fiction, Novella 🌶️ Clean Standalone

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The Vibe

Murderbot infiltrates a space station to find evidence against an evil corporation. It accidentally acquires a small, naive robot companion named Miki — a bot who actually likes humans. The contrast between cynical Murderbot and trusting Miki is devastating and hilarious.

Spice Check

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Clean — aro/ace protagonist.

Content Heads-Up

Violence
Corporate conspiracy
Robot endangerment

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Haven't read books 1-2
No sci-fi

Ending: Satisfying

Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Action Sarcastic Protective Fun

Tropes: Undercover Mission Corporate Conspiracy Robot Companion Space Station

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Miki?

A pet robot — earnest, trusting, and everything Murderbot isn't.

Is this essential to the series?

Important for the corporate conspiracy arc.

Is the ending sad?

The Miki situation will affect you more than expected.

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