I'm not sure why I requested this one to review. Honestly, I've been looking at the cover on my Kindle for a while and have not been the slightest bit intrigued. I guess I thought it was some sort of boring romance (I like romances, I'm just taking a break for the most part).

But I'm on a graphic novel kick, so I decided to give it a go.

And I was immediately intrigued.

We're in a future world. There's artificial intelligence. There's been an uprising, quickly squashed (because this AI is obviously not as coordinated as all the movies I've seen). There are <em>rules</em> in place now about artificial intelligence. No sentience allowed.

But characters have integrated hardware in their minds allowing for controlling everything from their computers, lights, appliances, cars...you name it.

I was captured by the possibilities. That's what Sci-Fi does so awesomely. Captures the possibilities of the future. Good and bad. Each equally intriguing to read about.

So, here we have Alex. Recently out of a relationship, it's his birthday, and his grandma decides he doesn't need to be alone anymore. So she sends him his very own AI, the newest X5.

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<img class="aligncenter wp-image-10786" src="http://www.thealliterates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/alexada1.png" alt="AI female stepping out of shipping container saying &quot;hello&quot;" width="450" height="697" />Completely realistic looking, and acting - for the most part. Unless you're looking for real thoughts, opinions, and ideas.

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More and more Alex becomes disappointed by the fact that she doesn't have the ability to make her own choices, her own decisions. He feels protective of her.

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So he tries to find out if there's another way. I enjoyed the story a lot. The characterization of Alex, and the possibilities of Ada was great. And the art is perfect. I can't wait to continue!

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-10789" src="http://www.thealliterates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/alexada4.png" alt="female AI upside down, floating with lights and lighted wire around her" width="450" height="567" /><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10790" src="http://www.thealliterates.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/alexada5.png" alt="man underneath female, arms wrapped around, holding tightly" width="450" height="561" />