The Warden

3.5 Rounded to 4

I said I wasn't going to do it...I wasn't going to read books where COVID was in the premise. Then I saw this one, and how it had a Sci-Fi/Dystopian feel more than being pandemic-centered and decided to go for it.

Not bad. Not bad at all. While COVID is part of the story it is most definitely a backdrop vs. being a forefront to the storyline. This is really a Sci-Fi Thriller where AI is the focus.

I really enjoyed the multiple POVs and timelines as the story behind the Tower, James and their existence unfolds. Perfectly creepy look into what the future could look like if we left AI to it's own devices.

Overall, I enjoyed this one and recommend for those who want to read a pandemic-based thriller but don't want the story to be soley pandemic-focused.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and Blackthorn Book Tours for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.