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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, albeit that it required a massive suspension of disbelief as it neared its conclusion. It is a mixture of fantasy, science-fiction and mystery. I cannot say too much about the plot in order to avoid spoilers. The set-up is excellent introducing the reader to two of the main characters but giving us no clues as to their linkages and then throwing in a “mad scientist “. There are lots of twists and turns and the characters are well drawn to engage our empathy. I look forward to more books by this writer.

This was such a great read. The twists had me confused right to the end and loved that it was set around so much unknown still in the world and the possibilities of what science can achieve.
Would recommend to all my friends

This is a dystopian future novel, covering topics of biomedical advances and artificial intelligence. It is narrated by a tech CEO, her daughter, a nanny and a gig-economy worker. It looks at the impact of technology on people in general and the god-complex attitudes of those creating the technology, all folded together in a mystery to be solved.

a read that starts off a little slow, but pays off in the end with a satisfying ending and a well-integrated story. it’s an interesting look into the future of a world heavily reliant on technology and with the recent rise of ai, it gives you a lot to think about. sci fi isn’t my usual genre even though i’m up for it if the premise looks interesting, and i’m happy this delivered. thank you for the arc!

Hang in there - this starts slowly, but it is worth the weight. Thank you to the writer, publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

TITAN'S TEARS: A scary, gritty, gripping look at an AI-heavy near future.
AI seems to be all the rage these days, so I was quite hyped to find a book that wants to deliver on this statement at a quite literal level, and succeeds in doing so.
TITAN'S TEARS, written by a Mr. Chad Lester who has definitely become an author to watch for yours truly, tells the story of a not-too-distant future, where AI rules with an iron fist. Sophia Ecclestone, a billionaire, is using AI for the apparent betterment of mankind. She comes across Belle, who is jobless and isolated, and hires her as a nanny for her brilliant, blind daughter, 8-year-old Juno. Another arrival to the island is Seth, a tragedy-plagued badass antiheroic type. These four characters provide the emotional anchors of a story set in a cold, calculated world. This is a gritty, intense story, but also a hopeful one, filled with moments of human warmth and connection. A story we are in need of. Solid ten out of five.

This novel didn’t grip me as much as other books I have read. I normally finish books in a day or two but this took about a week.
There is plenty going on and it all comes together nicely in the end but I just couldn’t relate to the characters. I didn’t feel anything for them.
I can’t really explain it. Worth reading though as a lot of adventurous stuff goes on in the second half.

A story set in the future, with AI very much accounted for.

Sophia Ecclestone is a wildly rich Nobel Prize winner. Her wealth has enabled her to experiment with de-extinction, cloning, et al. Her compound is magnificent, with its surrounding area full of animals once only heard of. She lives and works, along with daughter Juno, within the Eccleston Campus perimeter, with few visit to the outside world. Belle is a woman without much memory of her past, who is chosen to become Juno’s governess, and they develop a special bond.

After a couple of chapters of this slow burn book I wasn’t quite sure I would finish, but found the pace did pick up. Up to halfway it was ok, but then it really lost its way, some chapters set in the Pleistocene Reserve really didn’t need to be included and made the book far too long. The scenes set at Bunker 0020-4 were very silly, but by the time they appear it was a case of anything goes.

The ending did bring everything together, and I did enjoy it more than expected. An interesting plot, though a little long winded. Definitely wanted the black hats to win!

2.5*

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher.

I've just finished reading Titan's Tears by Chad Lester. It's an unusual story based around the desire for eternal youth. Although a lot of the story is far fetched, it is basically a science fiction novel set in the future and the plot is interesting.
I found the story a bit slow and confusing to start with, once I got into it I was really involved. For readers who like dystopian novels I would recommend Titan's Tears as an interesting read.

I have to say the concept of this book both intrigued me and worried me at the same time but I am so glad I have read it. A very well written story that I would highly recommend. Not going to give any of the story away, read it.

Started slowly and slightly confusingly then gradually things became a lot clearer and interesting. The AI concepts were intriguing and perhaps frightening if they could become reality one day.

The story was well written and I liked the way everything came together at the end.

I went into this book with an open mind knowing very little about it and there was an awful lot to like! A really great premise and overall a very compelling read although I felt some of the scenes around the "Pleistocene Park" were a little unnecessary and didn't really add to the story. I enjoyed the relationship between Belle and Juno, and I loved the twists at the end where I found myself rooting for the "bad guy". This book has lots of interesting things to say regarding our relationship to technology and the places it might lead us.

I was really intrigued by the concept of this book: just a little way into the future, the potential of science versus the dangers, differing perspectives based on class...

That was all there, but I sadly did not make it to the end. Because the first half is so slow, I wasn't looking forward to picking up the book again.

The characters are odd. They speak as if their words are generated by AI; their reactions are also somehow inhuman, unrealistic, without social awareness at all. If there's a twist that they are all AI then I didn't get that far, but I wouldn't be surprised! But it meant I didn't relate to any of them.

The scenarios seemed overly fictional. 'Jurassic Park' is lampshaded, but it reminded me more of 'The Incredibles', with setups specifically created for the events the book needs to happen.

I know it will entice and engage some readers - sadly not me.

If you were not worried about Artificial Intelligence already then you will by the end of the book. Throw in some Killer robots and jurrassic park like animals and there is plenty of action which is centred in a small island off the Alaskan mainland where Sophia ruthlessly runs a company that is involved in gene editing and has developed the best AI in the world.
There is a gradual build up to this as we are told of workers getting replaced by machines by heartless bosses and people getting mental implants and selecting their genes and becoming more machine like and less human themselves.
Belle ,who’s background is left vague but whose life is going nowhere, surprisingly becomes nanny to Sophia’s daughter Juno. She is blind and has a very restricted life not being allowed out of the compound where she lives. But Juno is under threat and Belle is determined to protect her and is the only person who seems to care at all about Juno.
I think this book is very enjoyable regardless of whether the tale twists are spotted or not and the action in the last section of the book between the AI and the forces that are trying to control it make for engrossing page turning.
Apart from an episode of bullets getting turned to dust in mid flight, most of the action is fairly believable which makes our future all the more worrying.

Very tropey, and fails to induce any kind of suspension of disbelief, with characters driven by the plot instead of the other way round. This one didn’t work for me at all.

I devoured Titan’s Tears in only a couple of days. Although it starts off on the slower side, taking its time to set up the scene and characters, it’s worth sticking with it because it really picks up. It’s like diving into a future that feels familiar yet is laced with the kind of sci-fi elements that make you do a double take. Sophie Ecclestone is a tech genius living on an Alaskan island that’s like a toned-down version of “Jurassic Park,” and dealing with boardroom drama. She mysteriously hires Belle as a nanny for her gifted daughter. The story also introduces Seth, whose past brings a gritty, real-world edge to the mix, showing just how rough things can get.
I thought the book played well with the theme of “being careful what you wish for”, especially with the current buzz around AI. It’s this mix of thrilling storyline and a thought-provoking message that kept me turning pages. The chapters are titled by character and time which helped me to navigate through the twists and turns of the characters lives in a world that’s feels familiar but fully embraces the sci-fi genre. Even though it begins leisurely, the action ramps up, delivering excitement and some great twists—some predictable, others surprising. The balance between action and the exploration of themes like human ambition vs. technological overreach is well-handled, and really got me thinking whilst being fully entertained.
Despite a start that requires a bit of patience, “Titan’s Tears” evolves into a compelling read that’s a mix of action, speculative fiction, and commentary on our potential future. The blend of character-driven stories with a backdrop of technological intrigue makes for a unique tale. Some parts might feel overdone (the Pleistocene Park), and you might guess a few plot points, but the entire book is packed with enough surprises and depth to make it worth your while. I’m giving it a solid 4 stars for managing to both entertain me and provoke my thoughts, it’s a recommendation for those who like their sci-fi with a side order of introspection on where we might be headed under the gaze of Artificial Intelligence- well done.

This wasn’t the book i was expecting, but that wasn’t a bad thing. Overall I enjoyed this. At times the language felt a little forced/unnecessarily verbose but the writing on the whole was excellent.

There were many aspects I wasn’t expecting, which kept it interesting. In time there will be a lot more science fiction written on this topic, but this will manage to stand up amongst them.

A really gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to look out for more by this author.

This book had me gripped from the beginning. Wanting to work out who everyone was, what linked everyone together etc. It had so many twists and turns, I didn’t know what to expect. The plot twist at the end was also incredible - I didn’t see it coming. I loved all the characters and haven’t read anything like it. Really enjoyable!

I enjoyed this book! The story was intriguing and the characters were enjoyable. The book as a whole could use another editing cycle before being published, due to the dozens of grammatical errors throughout, but the story was genuinely good and I had a tough time putting it down!

The characters felt a little two dimensional at times, especially the beginning, but as the story progressed the characters gained more depth. I found myself rolling my eyes a few times at cliche or very expected actions/words said by the main characters.


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