the main robotic cat is this is called Jinx which is the name of my cat. Though I’m not sure my flesh and blood cats would be too amused.
I won’t spoil any surprises but it’s safe to say he’s everything you think a feline robot should be. Honestly, there’s tons to love and it’s done in a seriously engaging way.Ĭurled comfortably around it all is the mystery of Jinx, a smart cat who is somehow more. There’s so much support and enthusiasm for STEM and geekiness in general, these avenues presented as FOR EVERYONE. The book talks about privilege and misuse of power, diversity, freedom, and what can vs what should be done in science and society. It’s about family and friendship, doing what’s right and supporting others. It might be exciting and fun but it’s also reflective. That’s not the only appealing thing here either, this book is full of positive representations, ethical discussions, and life lessons. So far my hopes for a magical cat familiar have gone nowhere. I’m a sucker for a story with any kind of familiar, but this version has the enticing possibility that it could be real one day. Now I don’t know whether there are any companies working on these yet but someone needs to get to it.
Until she finds the remains of a strangely different cat baku. But when she doesn’t get into the specialist feeder school, Profectus, all her plans for the future are ruined. Lacey dreams of being part of it, a companioneer designing new smart pets and upgrades for the ever growing market. Conceived as replacements for mobile phones, the company hit on a whole new way for people to connect to the world and each other. Lacey Chu lives in a world filled with ‘baku’, robot animal companions created by tech giant MONCHA. Yes I know I'm probably too old for this, but it's such good fun! He seems to be more than just a robotic pet. But what is Jinx, really? His abilities far surpass anything written into his code or built into his motherboard. Lacey calls him Jinx – and Jinx opens up a world for her that she never even knew existed, including entry to the hallowed halls of Profecus. Slowly but surely, Jinx becomes more than just a baku to Lacey – he becomes her perfect companion. Days of work later and the baku opens its eyes. Once it might’ve been in the shape of a cat but it’s now mangled and broken, no sign of electronic life behind its eyes. Then, one night, Lacey comes across the remains of an advanced baku. When Lacey finds out she hasn't been accepted into Profectus - the elite academy for cutting edge tech - it seems her dreams are over. Worst of all, rather than getting to choose one of the advanced bakus, she’s stuck with a rubbish insect one. Lacey Chu has big dreams of becoming a companioneer for MONCHA, the largest tech firm in North America and the company behind the "baku" - a customisable smart pet that functions as a phone but makes the perfect companion too.
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