This was a complicated book to write and a bit of a switch in gears from the rest of the Machine Mandate. I wouldn’t have been able to square all its psychological intricacies without help.
My appreciation to Sammy, Emily, Cadence, Tess, Stitch, Katie, Dax, Olivia, Rita-Audrey, Jade, Andrew Weldon, and Devi for their kind encouragement. Mara, Isabelle, Sasha, and Greta provided invaluable critical eyes—thank you.
To my lodestar, who gave me so much insight: this book, too, is for you.