Danny Lazio doesn't have any friends, he doesn't have the coolest new clothes, phone or other accessories deemed vital by the high school crowd. Danny also never really sees his father, which is fine by him. His mother works tirelessly as a nurse, leaving him alone most of the time to play his favourite online game, Land X. Eric is the new kid at school, and Danny thinks there's something off with him. He doesn't understand basic humour, he takes everything literally and he seems obsessed with the latest brands and gadgets. At first, Danny thinks Eric is just another jerk at his school, someone who will bully him in the future no doubt. But when they find a shared interest in Land X, the boys become friends. When Danny witnesses a bizarre interaction between Danny and his parents, he starts to wonder what's really going on with him. After some digging, spying and with a little help from his cousin Vito, they come to a startling conclusion: Eric is a robot. This is not a spoiler as it's written on the cover of the novel, but it's great to see the realisation appear in the characters around Eric. With this newfound information, Danny, Vito and Eric set out to discover who made him and why. What they discover is fascinating, terrifying and potentially dangerous for everyone involved. I really loved this novel, it's a very smart MG/YA sci fi adventure that you won't be able to stop reading. Vaughan has created a world that is so believable you can't help but wonder when it will become a reality. I loved the attention to detail she inserts into the products, games and toys that the characters engage with. I am very excited to give this to our students in September, I'll have to buy multiple copies!
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