Dnf’ed at 25%

I am not a person who dnf’s books often and I really didn’t connect with this one, but I know that some people definitely will.
I think my main issue is that this book is described as a “quirky romantic comedy,” and I don’t think that is accurate at all. I can tell that this book focuses more on the robot/ai aspect than anything else, and while I know that some people will really enjoy that, it just wasn’t for me. I also didn’t really connect with the characters. I did like the wiring and the dialogue, which is always very important to me when reading and I can tell that the author is a very good writer, even if the story didn’t click with me. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about robots/ai entering workplaces, and the way that people have to adapt to that 😊

Thank you to netgalley, the publisher, and the author for the arc in exchange for an honest review :)

Humorous, thought provoking, interesting exploration of human/robot interactions, ethics and digital rights. That sounds dry but I assure you it is not. Can robots evolve their personality? Having read all of Asimiv's robot books, this one is in the same vein but the author is writing from the perspective of our time which is years down the track of our development of artificial intelligence. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Chaos Theory is a cute, lighthearted office romance with an interesting twist, and not lot of spice. The story’s real scene-stealer is Kobi, the robot, who adds charm and humor throughout. It’s the kind of book that makes for a fun, easy escape, perfect when you’re in the mood for something sweet and entertaining without heavy drama. A delightful pick for fans of light office romance with a quirky edge. #chaostheory. #netgalley

This novel is timely in the age of trying to figure out how AI and robots factor into our future. The story introduces us to the concept of personalizing the humanity of a robot. We think of robots as computers built to perform tasks or store information. We are introduced to the idea that a robot could take on human qualities like compassion and empathy. I enjoyed how the story gave us a love triangle in the background but the focus is more on Maeve and her dedication to Kobi the robot. The chapters that we get insight into Kobi’s thinking add an interesting touch to this story. It made me feel that he was more than a robot but an actual character with feelings.

This was a pretty cute read. I really liked the main character, Maeve and enjoyed her character growth throughout this novel. I did laugh out loud a few times and there were definitely some cheesy moments. This is marketed as a laugh out loud rom com and while I did laugh a bit I wouldn’t necessarily call this one a rom com. There is romance for sure but it’s not the main focus.

I liked seeing how Kobi was integrated into different setting as seeing how everyone reacted to him. It’s not far fetched to think that this may become a reality sooner rather than later.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed Chaos Theory because of the solid writing, the workplace setting of a tourism office in Dublin, and the many likeable characters, especially the FMC, Maeve.

Maeve is sort of drifting along in both her professional and personal life and has a pattern of pushing people away. Enter Kobi, a robot that she is put in charge of only because everyone else does not have enough time. What follows is personal growth for Maeve, and an interesting plot that sometimes resembles that of a thriller, although written with a light touch.

This was definitely a fun book with some humor and romance. However, it is marketed as a laugh aloud romcom, and I don’t believe that is an apt description. I see it as a lighthearted look at artificial intelligence with a strong emotional pull and interesting characters.

this was pretty cute! it was a very fun and enjoyable read, and i’d definitely check out more by the author

3.5⭐️


Maeve McGettigan trabaja en Go Ireland, una oficina de turismo en Dublín, donde su mayor reto hasta ahora ha sido evitar que su relación esporádica con su compañero Shane se convierta en algo serio. Pero todo cambia cuando su jefe le asigna una tarea inesperada: supervisar a Kobi, un cobot (robot colaborativo) altamente avanzado, enviado por una empresa tecnológica para mejorar sus habilidades de interacción humana en un entorno de oficina. Lo que parecía una misión sencilla pronto se convierte en un caos absoluto: Kobi arruina la página web de la empresa, incomoda a sus compañeros con comentarios inoportunos y, lejos de integrarse, parece generar más problemas de los que resuelve. Entre malentendidos, tensiones laborales y la creciente presión, Maeve tendrá que decidir si logra encontrarle un lugar a Kobi… o si lo mejor sería encontrar la forma de que desaparezca.

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No fue un mal libro, pero tampoco fue para mí.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

This was such a cute read. I was hooked from the very first page and I kept reading until the first as I wanted to know what happened. The story was cute and easy to follow with a great cast of characters. plus I loved the place settings in the book. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Netgalley, Storm publishing and the author Sylvia Leatham for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review