Just an absolutely incredible look into the future asking questions of class, race and the role of artificial intelligence.

In the city of Bulwark, there is a clear divide between the haves - those deemed "Saints" as there families sacrificed greatly in the past to preserve the city and those who are the have nots. The Saints, live in luxury in beautiful houses manned by complex AI systems. The have nots, work hard and spend as much time as possible avoiding places like the hospital where they may go into great debt. Some of the have nots are even Body Martyrs - and live to give up their own organs so that the Saints can continue to thrive.

Saint Enita Malovis, has spent her life devoted to bio-prosthetistism - growing organs and limbs for others that she attaches or inserts at no cost. She feels that is the least she can do as her life was saved by the donation of a liver. Enita is aging and has spent much of her free time growing limbs and skin to create a body that her house AI could inhabit It is her hope that the AI, Nix, will be able to take on her work after she passes.

However, before she finished her work, a rebellion begins to be planned in Bulwark. Enita needs to decide what she should do - can she truly defend the life of the Saints? What does this mean for Nix?

This book is so much more complex than my description - but only in an amazing and great way. If you love speculative fiction this should be your next book!
#atria #welivedonthehorizon #erikaswyler

This book isn’t just a story; it’s an experience that made me reflect on the fragile balance between human ambition and the technology we create. It’s one of those rare reads that lingers with you, leaving a deep, lasting impact. I couldn’t put it down.