Martha Wells and her Murderbot series

The Murderbot Diaries, by Martha Wells, follows a security android that has hacked its governor module to gain independence and prefers watching media to interacting with humans.

Despite its desire to be left alone, Murderbot finds itself constantly intervening to protect the humans it is assigned to safeguard.

The series explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.

Murderbot's sarcastic humor and introverted nature resonate with readers as it navigates complex social situations and uncovers corporate conspiracies.

Through action-packed adventures and introspective moments, the series delves into what it means to be human, even for a machine.