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“You thought you knew pleasure before you met me. You were wrong.”
Kit Fox needs a fresh start. Her essays on quantum physics are too outlandish for the mainstream, and her writing career is fizzling. But things look up when she’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a private three-day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. He’s publishing a biography, and he wants Kit to write it.
But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky-high penthouse: the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot. Against Ian’s explicit wishes, Kit becomes completely enraptured by the Prototype. And what she thought was going to be a standard interview becomes a sickening freefall into obsession, self-discovery, and otherworldly desires.
Kit Fox needs a fresh start. Her essays on quantum physics are too outlandish for the mainstream, and her writing career is fizzling. But things look up when she’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a private three-day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. He’s publishing a biography, and he wants Kit to write it.
But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky-high penthouse: the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot. Against Ian’s explicit wishes, Kit becomes completely enraptured by the Prototype. And what she thought was going to be a standard interview becomes a sickening freefall into obsession, self-discovery, and otherworldly desires.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2025
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Meg Smitherman
7 books927 followersMeg Smitherman writes science fiction, fantasy, and horror books (all of which involve kissing). She studied Creative Writing at Brunel University London, where she obtained both her MA and a staggering amount of student loan debt. When not writing, Meg spends her time playing video games, reading fan fiction, and couch rotting. Based in Los Angeles, she shares her life with a chihuahua, a cat, and a handsome Englishman.
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January 1, 2026
There’s was something in this book. HAD TO BE. I absolutely inhaled it. A 150 page book about a girl who’s writing an article about a man who created the world’s first “Pleasurebot” and she’s stuck in his penthouse for 3 days WAS A 4 STAR??? Crazy. But seriously entertaining, had a decent bit of yearning for such a short book, and the spice was fantastic. I wanted more book!!! If you need a pallet cleanse that’s quick and a bit psychological with a touch of sci-fi, pick this up!
May 22, 2025
i love it when women
November 30, 2025
Sometimes I do question my own reading, because did I really read three weird-smutty sci-fi novellas by this author this year? Yes. Yes, I did. Unlike Swallowed and Thrum this one wasn't another horny space adventure but took place in a futuristic version of LA instead. That's where Katherine Fox is offered a job to write the biography of a reclusive billionaire, which is a bit sketchy already, because she is mostly just blogging about physics conspiracies. Other sketchy things include but are not limited to: the very long NDA she had to sign, the penthouse that's causing a feeling of vertigo and the (hot) billionaire himself. He's just living all alone in his pristine penthouse, only in the company of the invention that made him famous and that changed the world: the pleasurebot called Eros. He's very keen on Katherine sampling his product, but he also suspiciously talks about a newer model that's a bit disobedient and that would certainly ruin her for all other men. But everything went fine and they lived happily ever after, end of review. Mhh … ok, now I forgot to mention the robot mystery and the smut and the twistiness of it all. Just know that it's a fast-paced and entertaining read with some twists and turns. It is nothing that I will ever think about again, though. Nothing about the robot and AI theme was presented in a way that made me super intrigued and I really didn't care about the main character either. I just felt a bit indifferent about this book. The smut was also kinda underwhelming for how life-changing everything about it was supposed to be. Not a terrible book by any means, but I definitely prefer both of the other novellas by Meg Smitherman.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for providing a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for providing a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.
December 20, 2025
This is only my second Meg Smitherman book but I can confidently say she’s an auto buy author for me now! The way she manages to balance sci-fi, thriller/horror AND romance?? Half the time you don’t know if you should be scared or horny and honestly, I’m here for it. We follow Kit who goes to stay with Ian the creative genius behind the ‘Pleasurebot’ in order to write a biography about him and his success with these super sexy robots. She gets the chance to interact with one of Ian’s creations (and even sample it 👀👀) before she learns he also keeps a disobedient and dysfunctional prototype in his vault…. This was definitely spicer than Thrum but still had a perfect spice to plot balance. We also had some serious YEARNING!! This was such an interesting concept and plot. I didn’t want to put this down!!
June 16, 2025
All I want is to be swept off my feet by a dangerously devoted, slightly terrifying, otherworldly being… Is it really too much to ask for… apparently yes. Tragically… yes.
So for now… we’re just going to have to read about it.
You’ll read this in one sitting. You’ll be turned on. You’ll be terrified. You’ll question your morals. You’ll blush. You’ll squirm. But mostly?
You’ll be jealous… it’s not happening to you.
That last part is debatable… but it was very true for me.
Kit is a writer whose career is fizzling until she’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime… a private three day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon. Inventor of the Pleasurebot.
But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky high penthouse… the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot…
Ask me if you think those three days go well….
“I’ll follow every order you give me, as long as it brings you closer to rapture.”
Meg has a way of reaching directly into my brain, plucking out my deepest, darkest fantasies… and not only bringing them to life, but wrapping them in a story that’s equal parts terrifying, intoxicating, and unexpectedly profound.
She doesn’t just write horror sci-fi romance… she excavates it from the rawest corners of your imagination and serves it back with hauntingly beautiful writing, gut punching twists, and characters you somehow fall in love with even when you know you… probably shouldn’t.
It’s scary. It’s steamy. It makes you feel AND think. Sometimes… more than you’re ready for. And honestly? That’s what makes her brilliant.
This story is short but it packs a punch. And I’m obsessed with the fact that every fantasy I have in this world is recognized and fulfilled. Why choose… am I right? It’s basically why choose. Well. Sort of. I can’t explain anything really. Only that.. you’re going to like it. A lot.
“You asked if we knew one another. The answer is yes. You have heard my voice, filtered through the sunlight of your dreams. You have seen my face, hidden in the shadows of your nightmares. And I have watched you for a long time. You are rare. You are perfect.”
This was another masterpiece added to Meg’s arsenal of sci-fi horror romance that somehow makes me want to crawl into a hole and disappear… AND simultaneously conquer the entire galaxy feeling every thrilling, terrifying, and passionate moment all at once.
I’m going to go sit in the shower now and stare at the wall and slowly drag myself back from that otherworldly experience. Back to reality, unfortunately. Because honestly… I’d gladly stay lost in this story forever.
So for now… we’re just going to have to read about it.
You’ll read this in one sitting. You’ll be turned on. You’ll be terrified. You’ll question your morals. You’ll blush. You’ll squirm. But mostly?
You’ll be jealous… it’s not happening to you.
That last part is debatable… but it was very true for me.
Kit is a writer whose career is fizzling until she’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime… a private three day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon. Inventor of the Pleasurebot.
But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky high penthouse… the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot…
Ask me if you think those three days go well….
“I’ll follow every order you give me, as long as it brings you closer to rapture.”
Meg has a way of reaching directly into my brain, plucking out my deepest, darkest fantasies… and not only bringing them to life, but wrapping them in a story that’s equal parts terrifying, intoxicating, and unexpectedly profound.
She doesn’t just write horror sci-fi romance… she excavates it from the rawest corners of your imagination and serves it back with hauntingly beautiful writing, gut punching twists, and characters you somehow fall in love with even when you know you… probably shouldn’t.
It’s scary. It’s steamy. It makes you feel AND think. Sometimes… more than you’re ready for. And honestly? That’s what makes her brilliant.
This story is short but it packs a punch. And I’m obsessed with the fact that every fantasy I have in this world is recognized and fulfilled. Why choose… am I right? It’s basically why choose. Well. Sort of. I can’t explain anything really. Only that.. you’re going to like it. A lot.
“You asked if we knew one another. The answer is yes. You have heard my voice, filtered through the sunlight of your dreams. You have seen my face, hidden in the shadows of your nightmares. And I have watched you for a long time. You are rare. You are perfect.”
This was another masterpiece added to Meg’s arsenal of sci-fi horror romance that somehow makes me want to crawl into a hole and disappear… AND simultaneously conquer the entire galaxy feeling every thrilling, terrifying, and passionate moment all at once.
I’m going to go sit in the shower now and stare at the wall and slowly drag myself back from that otherworldly experience. Back to reality, unfortunately. Because honestly… I’d gladly stay lost in this story forever.
July 21, 2025
well that was…. a fucking trip. so weird and kooky but i couldn’t stop reading ??? a perfect, quick read to help me out of this slump.
i mean, honestly good for kit. i love an mmc that’s utterly obsessed to a point where it’s a little concerning. yeah, i can’t blame her one bit.
sure, there were flaws in the book but i had such a fun time reading so i don’t really care!
i mean, honestly good for kit. i love an mmc that’s utterly obsessed to a point where it’s a little concerning. yeah, i can’t blame her one bit.
sure, there were flaws in the book but i had such a fun time reading so i don’t really care!
September 8, 2025
˙₊➴ ꒰ 3-stars★ ꒱ ꒷⊹࣪˖
When Katherine “Kit” Fox, a struggling writer known more for her wild internet theories than her brilliance, is offered the chance to write the biography of Ian de Loen, the elusive billionaire and creator of the infamous Pleasurebot, she sees it as nothing short of a miracle. At last, an opportunity to step out of obscurity and into literary legitimacy. For Kit, it wasn’t just a job. It was her signal to break through.
But the more Kit spends time with Ian, the clearer it becomes that he’s not who she thought he was. More startlingly, he’s guarding a secret creation the world has never seen. Driven by determination and curiosity, Kit is prepared to uncover the unknown, no matter the cost.
⊹ ࣪ ˖ੈ Thoughts
Another strange but entertaining read! She just never misses, and when you think you know where her stories will go, nope she will definitely make you question if the things written on those pages are really even happening🤯💯
‧˚ ꒰ 🤖 ꒱ plot & story ₊˚⋆
When the big news dropped that we’d have pleasure robots by 2025, women everywhere were in a frenzy and losing their minds. Fast forward to now, it's 2025, and all we have is an AI bot that plagiarizes and steals from actual artists (whomp whomp whomp). But fear not! While the promised robot didn’t show up, Miss Ma’am Meg Smitherman came through and blessed us with this instead!🤩
This story had a strong cyberpunk vibe, thanks to its setting and atmosphere. While the concept was already familiar, it was still really cool to follow and think about the what ifs. It also had that Meg Smitherman touch of weirdness, vivid and mysterious, which never fails to draw me in. I’ll make this vague cause I don’t want to spoil hehez, but yea this was another addition to her “what the heck is even happening” stories. So just go dive into this one cause it was def an enjoyable time.
‧˚ ꒰ ⚡️ ꒱ character ₊˚⋆
The plot was already interesting, mysterious, and intriguing, but what truly stood out for me was Katherine. She knows what she wants and stands on it. Girlkeep, gatelight, gasboss (lol🤪). She is curious and driven to make this opportunity into something much bigger, not fearing to explore more of what Leon even wants. Her involvement, care, and heart added so much to the story. I could go on and on, but honestly, you’ll just have to read it yourself!❤️🔥
‧˚ ꒰ 🌧️ ꒱ final thoughts ₊˚⋆
After reading three of her books/novellas, I can confidently say one thing: Meg Smitherman makes absolutely delectable fuckable losers hihi (even tho in this one he's a robot lol)😩💘 And honestly? No one does weird, wonderful stories quite like she does. As expected, this was a weird one and might be her spiciest, but still an electrifying (did you get the pun?) and unforgettable read. Officially added her to my must-read and fave author hihi I'm already seated for her next drop‼️
˚₊ ⟢┊pre-read 🖇️┊⊹࣪⋆
I've been devouring novellas for the past few days, and this is the last one before I go back to reading my supposed reads for the month! 3 Meg Smitherman novellas in a row hihi!🤩❣️
❝ The Prototype will make you swear off sex with humans. He’ll ruin you. ❞
When Katherine “Kit” Fox, a struggling writer known more for her wild internet theories than her brilliance, is offered the chance to write the biography of Ian de Loen, the elusive billionaire and creator of the infamous Pleasurebot, she sees it as nothing short of a miracle. At last, an opportunity to step out of obscurity and into literary legitimacy. For Kit, it wasn’t just a job. It was her signal to break through.
But the more Kit spends time with Ian, the clearer it becomes that he’s not who she thought he was. More startlingly, he’s guarding a secret creation the world has never seen. Driven by determination and curiosity, Kit is prepared to uncover the unknown, no matter the cost.
⊹ ࣪ ˖ੈ Thoughts
Another strange but entertaining read! She just never misses, and when you think you know where her stories will go, nope she will definitely make you question if the things written on those pages are really even happening🤯💯
‧˚ ꒰ 🤖 ꒱ plot & story ₊˚⋆
❝ He wants something groundbreaking,” I murmur, stopping to stand before the nondescript door. I type in the keycode. “I’ll give it to him. ❞
When the big news dropped that we’d have pleasure robots by 2025, women everywhere were in a frenzy and losing their minds. Fast forward to now, it's 2025, and all we have is an AI bot that plagiarizes and steals from actual artists (whomp whomp whomp). But fear not! While the promised robot didn’t show up, Miss Ma’am Meg Smitherman came through and blessed us with this instead!🤩
This story had a strong cyberpunk vibe, thanks to its setting and atmosphere. While the concept was already familiar, it was still really cool to follow and think about the what ifs. It also had that Meg Smitherman touch of weirdness, vivid and mysterious, which never fails to draw me in. I’ll make this vague cause I don’t want to spoil hehez, but yea this was another addition to her “what the heck is even happening” stories. So just go dive into this one cause it was def an enjoyable time.
‧˚ ꒰ ⚡️ ꒱ character ₊˚⋆
The plot was already interesting, mysterious, and intriguing, but what truly stood out for me was Katherine. She knows what she wants and stands on it. Girlkeep, gatelight, gasboss (lol🤪). She is curious and driven to make this opportunity into something much bigger, not fearing to explore more of what Leon even wants. Her involvement, care, and heart added so much to the story. I could go on and on, but honestly, you’ll just have to read it yourself!❤️🔥
‧˚ ꒰ 🌧️ ꒱ final thoughts ₊˚⋆
❝ He’s a fucking robot, Katherine. ❞
After reading three of her books/novellas, I can confidently say one thing: Meg Smitherman makes absolutely delectable fuckable losers hihi (even tho in this one he's a robot lol)😩💘 And honestly? No one does weird, wonderful stories quite like she does. As expected, this was a weird one and might be her spiciest, but still an electrifying (did you get the pun?) and unforgettable read. Officially added her to my must-read and fave author hihi I'm already seated for her next drop‼️
˚₊ ⟢┊pre-read 🖇️┊⊹࣪⋆
I've been devouring novellas for the past few days, and this is the last one before I go back to reading my supposed reads for the month! 3 Meg Smitherman novellas in a row hihi!🤩❣️
August 3, 2025
Meg Smitherman is quickly becoming one of my autobuy authors. The way she balances science-fiction, horror, and romance reminds me of one of my all-time favorite authors, Tanith Lee. And obviously, when I heard that this book was going to be about evil sex robots, my first thought was Lee's SILVER METAL LOVER. Smitherman even compares this book to that one on one of her TikToks, and I honestly think that's a great comp. ENTITY is like SILVER METAL LOVER but with the trippiness of Love Death + Robots and an accessible contemporary dark romance vibe that's oh-so-addictive.
Kit Fox is a blogger who enjoys writing essays about physics but she's ready for the next step in her writing career. When she's tapped to write the biography of an Elon Muskesque billionaire who has created a new line of AI-powered sex robots called Pleasurebots, it feels too good to be true. But almost as soon as she gets to his sky-high penthouse, the vibe is immediately off. Ian is unprofessional and overly sexual, and he makes a reference to a defective prototype of his Eros line of dolls that is, as he says, "disobedient."
This is a great horror romance but it also has a lot of weighty commentary about the future ethics of AI and the dangers of wanton scientific advancements done without empathy or intervention. There's a line in here that's so powerful, about how if we manage to create an AI so sophisticated that it passes all human tests, holding it captive and forcing it to do labor feels more like slavery than it does using a tool or product. And yes, that does tie into the story-- the question of souls, and humanity, and how far is too far. I wasn't in love with the twist, and had some questions about Kit's ability, but I think this is a great, creepy, sexy novella, and the vibes were absolutely immaculate if you're into a light cyberpunk atmosphere.
4 stars
Kit Fox is a blogger who enjoys writing essays about physics but she's ready for the next step in her writing career. When she's tapped to write the biography of an Elon Muskesque billionaire who has created a new line of AI-powered sex robots called Pleasurebots, it feels too good to be true. But almost as soon as she gets to his sky-high penthouse, the vibe is immediately off. Ian is unprofessional and overly sexual, and he makes a reference to a defective prototype of his Eros line of dolls that is, as he says, "disobedient."
This is a great horror romance but it also has a lot of weighty commentary about the future ethics of AI and the dangers of wanton scientific advancements done without empathy or intervention. There's a line in here that's so powerful, about how if we manage to create an AI so sophisticated that it passes all human tests, holding it captive and forcing it to do labor feels more like slavery than it does using a tool or product. And yes, that does tie into the story-- the question of souls, and humanity, and how far is too far. I wasn't in love with the twist, and had some questions about Kit's ability, but I think this is a great, creepy, sexy novella, and the vibes were absolutely immaculate if you're into a light cyberpunk atmosphere.
4 stars
June 8, 2025
I never get on here and intentionally deter anyone from reading a book that will be for them. Take my thoughts and opinion with a grain of salt. I think that Meg is brilliant. The way her mind works and how she is able to put those ideas on paper and give us such eerie romances that make us uncomfortable yet unputdownable, is remarkable. I was given the opportunity to arc read Entity and still feel so honored and respect the body of work despite not liking it.
The first 30% of the book grips you. There's a mystery and this weird sexual tension that simmers off the pages as you continue to dive into the truth of this penthouse and the pleasurebots. However, once we get there....it completely has a "WTHELLY" moment and took me out of the story completely. Where I felt that the direction she went in Thrum earned its pages, this one did not. The ending, for me, destroys the buildup and set up. I was still left with questions and confused by the FMC's decision. What was advertised as a penthouse full of horrors ended up being a penthouse full of stupidity.
The first 30% of the book grips you. There's a mystery and this weird sexual tension that simmers off the pages as you continue to dive into the truth of this penthouse and the pleasurebots. However, once we get there....it completely has a "WTHELLY" moment and took me out of the story completely. Where I felt that the direction she went in Thrum earned its pages, this one did not. The ending, for me, destroys the buildup and set up. I was still left with questions and confused by the FMC's decision. What was advertised as a penthouse full of horrors ended up being a penthouse full of stupidity.
July 25, 2025
What a wild fucking ride! If you want to be anxious and horny, read this!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ sci-fi horror romance
✨ LA setting
✨ humans x pleasure robots
✨ forced proximity
✨ 2.5/5 🌶️
✨ mystery
✨ plot twist
✨ HEA
RTC
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ sci-fi horror romance
✨ LA setting
✨ humans x pleasure robots
✨ forced proximity
✨ 2.5/5 🌶️
✨ mystery
✨ plot twist
✨ HEA
RTC
June 6, 2025
3.75 ★
ACTUALLY YK WHAT HELL YEAH 🙂↕️
I never knew where this was going—and I loved that. At under 200 pages, it's a short and spicy read.
What to expect:
⤿ Sci-fi horromance
⤿ Cyberpunk vibes
⤿ Why choose
⤿ Robots
⤿ Mystery/Suspense
⤿ 🌶🌶/5
ACTUALLY YK WHAT HELL YEAH 🙂↕️
I never knew where this was going—and I loved that. At under 200 pages, it's a short and spicy read.
What to expect:
⤿ Sci-fi horromance
⤿ Cyberpunk vibes
⤿ Why choose
⤿ Robots
⤿ Mystery/Suspense
⤿ 🌶🌶/5
June 26, 2025
1 star
I did this to myself though as I didn’t like Thrum by Meg either, but I feel like that was still miles better than this. The blurb sounded really promising and similar to Silver Metal Lover by Tanith Lee (which I loved). However, this was more so a slasher compared to Lee’s introspective on what it means to be human/real and what it means to love and be loved.
I’m just going to list out my issues that I had with this book as I don’t have the energy to rant:
-F$ck appears 133 times in this short, 150 page book. I’m not a prude, but no one talks like that and it ruined the reading experience for me. I don’t care if it was swapped out with “Cookie Monster” or something, repetitive words and phrases just come off as unoriginal.
-The fmc was dumb, without ruining anything she just made a lot of dumb and selfish decisions.
-The MMC Orpheus is just a simp for the fmc and that’s all his character is.
-I’m super mad with what happened to Eros. He didn’t deserve that. And I’m mad at the fmc for justifying it at the end.
-The writing was all over the place and I couldn’t get a good grasp on the world or the characters motivations, etc.
I think there was a really original and good idea here for a science fiction novel, it just was executed like a Wattpad knock off of the Twilight Zone.
I did this to myself though as I didn’t like Thrum by Meg either, but I feel like that was still miles better than this. The blurb sounded really promising and similar to Silver Metal Lover by Tanith Lee (which I loved). However, this was more so a slasher compared to Lee’s introspective on what it means to be human/real and what it means to love and be loved.
I’m just going to list out my issues that I had with this book as I don’t have the energy to rant:
-F$ck appears 133 times in this short, 150 page book. I’m not a prude, but no one talks like that and it ruined the reading experience for me. I don’t care if it was swapped out with “Cookie Monster” or something, repetitive words and phrases just come off as unoriginal.
-The fmc was dumb, without ruining anything she just made a lot of dumb and selfish decisions.
-The MMC Orpheus is just a simp for the fmc and that’s all his character is.
-I’m super mad with what happened to Eros. He didn’t deserve that. And I’m mad at the fmc for justifying it at the end.
-The writing was all over the place and I couldn’t get a good grasp on the world or the characters motivations, etc.
I think there was a really original and good idea here for a science fiction novel, it just was executed like a Wattpad knock off of the Twilight Zone.
May 20, 2025
my new fave meg smitherman novella?????
entity was exactly what i hoped for in that “grungy blade runner-esque sci-fi” way. utterly unputdownable. i would 1000% read a full length book set in this world😩
i’m still reeling and can’t put my thoughts into coherent words. 4.5⭐️????
ORPHEUS THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU 🧎🏻♀️
⚠️slightly spoilery thoughts below:
while this novella doesn’t feel as “horror” as Thrum and Swallowed, I can’t get over how much i loved the setting and premise. the twist wasn’t as crazy as the other novellas but oh my god was i along for the ride, not wanting it to end.
entity was exactly what i hoped for in that “grungy blade runner-esque sci-fi” way. utterly unputdownable. i would 1000% read a full length book set in this world😩
i’m still reeling and can’t put my thoughts into coherent words. 4.5⭐️????
ORPHEUS THEY COULD NEVER MAKE ME HATE YOU 🧎🏻♀️
⚠️slightly spoilery thoughts below:
while this novella doesn’t feel as “horror” as Thrum and Swallowed, I can’t get over how much i loved the setting and premise. the twist wasn’t as crazy as the other novellas but oh my god was i along for the ride, not wanting it to end.
July 3, 2025
Yeah, sure, hell yeah
June 29, 2025
4.5⭐
well mark me down as scared AND horny 🫠
my only complaint is that I wish this was twice as long
well mark me down as scared AND horny 🫠
my only complaint is that I wish this was twice as long
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July 1, 2025dnf at 14%
i typically love meg's books but this one is not for meee.
i typically love meg's books but this one is not for meee.
August 7, 2025
this did not go the way I thought it would… at all
I was skeptical in the first 10% but I will say…..by the end I was pleasantly surprised
Honestly I don’t think anyone would be able to predict the plot twists lol
It was just so out there and I enjoyed it 🤷🏾♀️
I was skeptical in the first 10% but I will say…..by the end I was pleasantly surprised
Honestly I don’t think anyone would be able to predict the plot twists lol
It was just so out there and I enjoyed it 🤷🏾♀️
December 23, 2025
i absolutely loved thrum but this was such a let down and the plot was all over the place like wtf was that ending???
June 23, 2025
Overall a quick, fun read but I wish it was more fleshed out. It felt rushed, especially the ending. Wasn’t a fan of the billionaire guy (he’s literally described as having a hairy chest and being short, did not expect him as a love interest lol) or the “disobedient” robot. I remember seeing an art of the characters where the FMC was in the middle of both robots, but they’re never in the same scene together unfortunately. It definitely felt like a fanfiction style writing more than a proper novella or short story. Also at the end she goes way too quickly from self loathing to feeling like she’s hot shit, it was whiplash. I was hoping it would scratch my itch for AI sex robots but unfortunately it didn’t. I really enjoyed Thrum from the same author, that was a gem! But each subsequent book after hasn’t hit quite the same. I may give her another try in the future but I’m not sure.
May 23, 2025
“There’s no reason to be afraid. I won’t force you. I’ll follow every order you give me, as long as it brings you closer to rapture.”
Kit Fox’s career is tanking; until she’s offered the opportunity to ghostwrite the autobiography of billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. The catch? It’s a private 3-day interview in his headquarters/home where she’s given the chance to test drive a Pleasurebot for herself (WOMEN IN STEM). But hidden in his penthouse is the Prototype: unpredictable, forbidden, and irresistible. What begins as a simple assignment spirals into obsession, desire, and dangerous self-discovery.
Consider my flabbers, gasted. This ass?? Tonished. This was part gothic romance, part tech nightmare and part horny haunted house ride. Think Ex-Machina/West World/early Black Mirror vibes. It’s creepy, interesting, sexy as hell, and managed a twisted angst filled ending that had me saying you know what? Hell yea.
Thank you Meg Smitherman for the arc and the opportunity to be creeped out and horned up again.
Kit Fox’s career is tanking; until she’s offered the opportunity to ghostwrite the autobiography of billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. The catch? It’s a private 3-day interview in his headquarters/home where she’s given the chance to test drive a Pleasurebot for herself (WOMEN IN STEM). But hidden in his penthouse is the Prototype: unpredictable, forbidden, and irresistible. What begins as a simple assignment spirals into obsession, desire, and dangerous self-discovery.
Consider my flabbers, gasted. This ass?? Tonished. This was part gothic romance, part tech nightmare and part horny haunted house ride. Think Ex-Machina/West World/early Black Mirror vibes. It’s creepy, interesting, sexy as hell, and managed a twisted angst filled ending that had me saying you know what? Hell yea.
Thank you Meg Smitherman for the arc and the opportunity to be creeped out and horned up again.
May 21, 2025
What an erotic mindf*ck!!
Meg, you are a glorious writer that knows exactly how to mix romance, sci-fi, and horror.
This novella follows a science blogger named Kit, who goes to a verrrry wealthy inventor’s penthouse (Ian De Leon) to write about his life and s*xbot inventions.
A little eerie, a little weird…This woman is h*rny and ready to put these bots to use!
It was sl*tty, it was hot, and it kept me on the edge of my seat! I was surprised at every twist. I couldn’t guess what going to happen. It was beautifully plotted.
The characters and the environment were described in a melancholic and futuristic way, while also being divine and exquisite.
If you like a “why choose” involving robots/humans, with very hot spice scenes and unearthly vibes, this one is for you!
I highly recommend. Get ready to have your mind blown by some robo-s*x.
Meg, you are a glorious writer that knows exactly how to mix romance, sci-fi, and horror.
This novella follows a science blogger named Kit, who goes to a verrrry wealthy inventor’s penthouse (Ian De Leon) to write about his life and s*xbot inventions.
A little eerie, a little weird…This woman is h*rny and ready to put these bots to use!
It was sl*tty, it was hot, and it kept me on the edge of my seat! I was surprised at every twist. I couldn’t guess what going to happen. It was beautifully plotted.
The characters and the environment were described in a melancholic and futuristic way, while also being divine and exquisite.
If you like a “why choose” involving robots/humans, with very hot spice scenes and unearthly vibes, this one is for you!
I highly recommend. Get ready to have your mind blown by some robo-s*x.
June 28, 2025
Ummmm like 2.5? Maybe 2? I can’t convince myself this was good at all. It started off as I expected it to - very Companion movie.
Then it went off all the rails and into space.
And I just did one of these faces: 😬
I can’t even say what I hated without spoiling everything… but this is NOT a book for me at all. I am not the reader this book was written for.
I loved Thrum but did NOT enjoy this.
Then it went off all the rails and into space.
And I just did one of these faces: 😬
I can’t even say what I hated without spoiling everything… but this is NOT a book for me at all. I am not the reader this book was written for.
I loved Thrum but did NOT enjoy this.
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April 12, 2025that cover thooooo.
July 17, 2025
Alright then. This was a wild ride of a book, and I enjoyed it a lot. I’m not really sure how to describe it without spoiling anything major. It feels cyberpunky with the neon-soaked city setting, and even though the MC is isolated for all but like 2% of the book you still get neat glimpses of a futuristic LA.
Decently spicy. Felt kind of forced near the end (though that may have been intentional).
It was a 5⭐️ read up until about the 75% mark. The transition into the final act was clunky, and it never really recovered. Great, quick read though.
I didn’t find it scary, but it definitely falls under more surreal type horror. It’s spooky. There’s no major feelings of dread (at least there wasn’t for me), but there’s a lingering sense of wrongness.
Decently spicy. Felt kind of forced near the end (though that may have been intentional).
It was a 5⭐️ read up until about the 75% mark. The transition into the final act was clunky, and it never really recovered. Great, quick read though.
I didn’t find it scary, but it definitely falls under more surreal type horror. It’s spooky. There’s no major feelings of dread (at least there wasn’t for me), but there’s a lingering sense of wrongness.
July 18, 2025
Well that was fun—a wild little novella that takes you on a trip for a couple of hours! Smitherman promised us “a sexbot house of horrors” and that’s what she delivered with bells on! But there’s more to it than that of course 🤫
July 27, 2025
Another horny, anxious, sci-fi suspense from Meg Smitherman.
December 13, 2025
2.5 stars.
Ex Machina meets Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but make it horny.
Kinda pulpy, but the suspense kept me entertained.
Ex Machina meets Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but make it horny.
Kinda pulpy, but the suspense kept me entertained.
June 20, 2025
5 ⭐️ meg smitherman the RIDE you just took me on omfg — this was the best mix of “cyberpunk vibes” meets “ex machina + nosferatu” meets “sci-fi horror”
as typical with meg, i had no idea what was gonna happen next. i PLOWED through this book in one sitting. i could easily devour a full-length novel in this world — i loved the setting and the vibes so much, i just wanted more and more
kit, tbh, i would be making the same choices as you — i know meg markets it as “why choose but don’t get attached” but my dumbass did get attached and i was big sad at a certain part 😭😭
i cannot wait to reread this one friends!!!!
minor spoiler (???)
(the only thing — the only thing!! — that made me a bit sad was we didn’t get a sexy scene with **everyone** but that makes sense with the plot, i’m just selfish lmao)
as typical with meg, i had no idea what was gonna happen next. i PLOWED through this book in one sitting. i could easily devour a full-length novel in this world — i loved the setting and the vibes so much, i just wanted more and more
kit, tbh, i would be making the same choices as you — i know meg markets it as “why choose but don’t get attached” but my dumbass did get attached and i was big sad at a certain part 😭😭
i cannot wait to reread this one friends!!!!
minor spoiler (???)
(the only thing — the only thing!! — that made me a bit sad was we didn’t get a sexy scene with **everyone** but that makes sense with the plot, i’m just selfish lmao)
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July 16, 2025Literally what did I just read 😭😭
September 24, 2025
⭐️3 Stars⭐️
Sci-fi horror romance lovers, wya?
I’m a repeat Meg Smitherman reader. She’s my favorite new author I’ve stumbled across in some bizarre small corner of TikTok. I love her writing style and the weirdly unique sci-fi horror romance only she seems to do. More people should read her books. Seriously.
Quick Synopsis:
Kit has a science fiction blog online writing about quantum physics that occasionally makes passive income. One day, she’s given an offer that could change her life; Ian De Leon, a reclusive billionaire, wants her to write his biography, specifically detailing his groundbreaking work in AI engineered “Pleasurebots.” Hoping this could be her writing career’s big break, she moves into Ian’s penthouse for three days to interview him about his life and Eros, his first successful pleasurebot. Once there, she learns Ian has a disobedient Prototype locked away who he warns her to stay away from.
Like all of Meg’s books, this was so fun. It’s edgy, smutty, mind bending, and weird. Her books are so sensational because she combines horror, science, and sex- so you feel anxious, confused, and hot all at once; it’s great lol.
I left off two stars for a couple reasons. First, this book didn’t end with the level of mind f*ckery I’ve grown accustomed to and love from Meg. There’s still a twist, but it is pretty predictable and tamed compared to her other books. Second, there are some plot holes… I really wish she would’ve written this as a full length novel instead of a novella to really flesh things out.
Other than that, it’s great. If you’re looking for a fun (and weird) book about sex robots- absolutely read this book. Oh, and— I have to just say real quick lol— the Prototype’s appearance is clearly based off Alucard… Meg has some seriously elite taste in men. (from Kylo Ren to Alucard, come on!)
I’ll probably read everything she writes at this point lol.
Sci-fi horror romance lovers, wya?
I’m a repeat Meg Smitherman reader. She’s my favorite new author I’ve stumbled across in some bizarre small corner of TikTok. I love her writing style and the weirdly unique sci-fi horror romance only she seems to do. More people should read her books. Seriously.
Quick Synopsis:
Kit has a science fiction blog online writing about quantum physics that occasionally makes passive income. One day, she’s given an offer that could change her life; Ian De Leon, a reclusive billionaire, wants her to write his biography, specifically detailing his groundbreaking work in AI engineered “Pleasurebots.” Hoping this could be her writing career’s big break, she moves into Ian’s penthouse for three days to interview him about his life and Eros, his first successful pleasurebot. Once there, she learns Ian has a disobedient Prototype locked away who he warns her to stay away from.
Like all of Meg’s books, this was so fun. It’s edgy, smutty, mind bending, and weird. Her books are so sensational because she combines horror, science, and sex- so you feel anxious, confused, and hot all at once; it’s great lol.
I left off two stars for a couple reasons. First, this book didn’t end with the level of mind f*ckery I’ve grown accustomed to and love from Meg. There’s still a twist, but it is pretty predictable and tamed compared to her other books. Second, there are some plot holes… I really wish she would’ve written this as a full length novel instead of a novella to really flesh things out.
Other than that, it’s great. If you’re looking for a fun (and weird) book about sex robots- absolutely read this book. Oh, and— I have to just say real quick lol— the Prototype’s appearance is clearly based off Alucard… Meg has some seriously elite taste in men. (from Kylo Ren to Alucard, come on!)
I’ll probably read everything she writes at this point lol.
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