Book review of Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (opens in new tab)

I picked this book up after learning about it being short-listed and eventually winning the Arthur C Clarke Award. It's proof of not judging a book by its cover because I'd have completely passed it by sitting on a table, with its shockingly bright pink swirlyness and quote by Sheena Patel that says "Barbie for girls who like Aphex Twin". I've never watched Barbie (although I understand it's a well-made film), have no idea who Aphex Twin is, and I don't identify as a girl. I'd like to think I...