Laura

This was such a great novella! The worldbuilding and technology were fascinating, especially the masks. Masks are based on various animals and give the wearer similar abilities. Wylla wears an outdated RABBIT, giving her prey animal abilities, but finds a unreleased, military-grade HAWK. She's surprised to learn it has retained it's previous wearer's memory. The woman inhabiting HAWK sees Wylla in a way no one ever has and they set off together to get answers while on the run from others who want HAWK. During their journey, they have run-ins with hunters, androids, corporate police, and more, helping to build a picture of the universe Wylla is living in.

Aside from the fascinating world and tech, this book touches on important topics such as transphobia, bodily autonomy, and misogyny. Readers will also likely find themselves questioning whether the replication of memory still makes you a person, as well as the lack of a physical body.

Though it's a novella, Haddon expertly blended the fun of an action-packed sci-fi with the heaviness of a deeper, philosophical discussion. It's well worth the read and I look forward to reading Null Entity (Book 2)!