First published 2019
In a clockwork world, a reclusive inventor unlocks the secret to imbuing machines with life. His "made things" spread, developing desires of their own and challenging the social order. As these artificial beings collide with a society struggling to adapt, a poignant exploration of humanity unfolds.
Genres: science-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, speculative-fiction, artificial-intelligence, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, social-commentary
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
176 pages · ebook · Tor.com