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Fun fan fiction. Hefty nods to Dr. Who.
Main character is a combo of Dr's 10 (14) and 11.
The name is a Huge nod to my two favorite Dr's and Actors respectively, David Tennant and Matt Smith.
A fun chaotic run through the cosmos.

I had such a fun experience reading this book, which was surprising, since I’m not a fan of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This story felt like it took the absurd, nonsensical energy of that kind of humor but added just enough pop culture references to make it relatable without being over-the-top. And I loved that it had a bit of a queer, modern twist.

The plot was absolutely absurd, almost nothing makes sense, and I loved it. From the very beginning, I could clearly picture the protagonist. He isn’t conventional, but that’s what made him perfect for this story: just a very normal millennial guy running a board game shop and geeking out. I especially enjoyed how none of the characters fit the usual fantasy molds. Each one felt unique, memorable, and refreshingly different.

One thing this book did really well was weave in a romance. It was important and meaningful to the story, but never felt like filler. I rarely enjoy romance in books, but this one was adorable and wholesome.

My only downside was the ending. It leaned a little pessimistic, which didn’t quite fit the otherwise warm, chaotic vibe of the story. It felt more like an add-on than a natural conclusion.

Overall, this book reminded me a lot of The Good Place: funny, quirky, and surprisingly heartwarming. It left me feeling happy, cozy, and entertained.

Awesome awesome… loved it. Fantasy, Sci-Fi with a dash of Douglas Adam-esque humour. Wonderful strong complex characters, women, gay and others. Thank you to the author, I need the back catalogue. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

I think this book is fun, with a humorous writing style. The characters are distinct and interesting although I would say that there are times in the book where their speaking styles blur into one another - I think these are points where I'm seeing the author's style of speech. Overall I can definitely see the influences that Douglas Adams has had on the author's writing, and I think the author is pretty successful in their humour.

I think the front cover lets the book down commercially as it makes it embarrassing to read the book in public (and at work, which is where I do a lot of my reading) and may put potential customers off. It's the first impression a potential reader is given and while it's a very detailed piece of art, a giant eggplant gives a particular impression.

Millennium Bug is written very much in the voice of A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy or Good Omens, both are referenced in the book as a bit of a wink-wink-nudge-nudge from the author. The writing style and point of view is from an almost omnipotent yet, hilarious perspective. The premise is that our reality is written by a bunch of Authors floating around somewhere in space, maybe a different plain of existence in a library, directing our lives. If everyone’s life is a story in a book it would be a little awkward meeting the author, but one author has come down to collect an overdue book. Hilarity ensues, it turns out The Authors are being replaced by a machine, Fate has a “great plan” that The Authors keep messing up, so after 36 versions of earth they will be out of a job. Timely allusion to AI anyone? There is an underlying love story, it’s super low spice with a bit of angst, but nothing heavy as both the setting (a game shop) and the characters are very whimsical.

Please note, I received an ARC copy of this book for review from NetGalley, but that never influences my honest reviews of books or authors.

4.25/5 stars.

This was so creative and sweet and FUN. I absolutely had a blast reading it. I also basically swallowed it whole, as I read it in one evening. The writing flowed concisely in a way that made it easy to read, but still held wit and color that really pleased the brain. I know a lot of people are saying this give them Dr. Who vibes, but for me, it's totally giving gay Hutchhiker's Guide to the galaxy. Not really in content, but just in its humorous vibes and creative storytelling.

My first impression of this book after reading the synopsis was hey, this looks extremely fun.

I was right. Sometimes a book feels like written just for you and this is exactly this kind of book. The story is very fast-paced and it never got boring once, the characters are fun, quirky and have great dynamics with each other. The relationship between David and Two is a delicious mix of longing and slow-burn, The worldbuilding is insane and a breath of fresh air.

One of my favourite things about the book was the writing style - fun and easy, making the whole story feel almost cozy while not taking away the severity of some situations the characters found themselves in. While it may not be for everyone, I adore when the narration doesn't take itself so seriously. Some people may also be turned off by a lot of nerdy references, though it didn't bother me at all.

If you want a cozy but action-packed sci-fi story with queer romance and characters that are over 30, look no further. I hope Millenium Bug gets all the love it deserves.

Metafiction about stories and cosmic horror, but make it cozy. Influences of Douglas Adams and Steven Moffat abound; for me that was a positive. In some places, it was a little overwritten, but if that's the worst thing I can say about science fiction comedy, then it's a good book indeed.

3.5⭐️ Millennium Bug is a creative and whimsical fantasy that explores a world where every living being has an Author and the fate of Earth depends on a mysterious book and a guy named David. The story’s imaginative premise immediately draws you in, and the blend of fantasy, mystery, and emotional depth keeps it engaging throughout.

I especially appreciated the LGBTQ+ storyline, which is woven naturally into the narrative and adds meaningful representation. The main characters feel like your average, everyday people which makes their journey all the more relatable and heartfelt.

That said, some parts of the story felt repetitive and the pacing slowed down in places, making the book feel longer than necessary at times. Still, the originality of the world building and the emotional connections between characters make this a worthwhile read for fans of whimsical and thoughtful fantasy.

I really flew through this book.
The story was so interesting and thought provoking.
I really loved David and two as a character.
The book and the whole fact of ending the world if it even existed in the first place was really a good story line .

I need to binge read this author now .

Millennium Bug by Yvonne Knop, publishing 16th September 2025 in the UK.

Wow, what a fun, original book! If you grew up watching Doctor Who / Sarah Jane Adventures (UK folks) this is especially for you!

David Smith runs a board game shop with the help of Hope, one day everything changes when a book crashes through the window and knocks him over, it claims to be the story of his life but he doesn't remember any of the events within it. Actually, what does he remember about his life?
From here we are introduced to some alien characters to help David on the mission of surviving the relaunch of Earth by the computer (AI), and try to keep the order of storyteller authors to prevent monotony on Earth.

The story touches on AI but in a way that isn't too in your face, and with a great plot... like really great plot!

This book is funny, intriguing, romantic, adventurous, and thought provoking. It is a really fun ride which I would recommend to most people, even those who do not necessarily dabble in Sci-Fi (don't be put off by the mention of AI, it is handled perfectly!!).

Expect: found family, light romance, friendship, aliens, adventure, quest.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this title.