My Brilliant AI Boyfriend, Stella Hayward (Review by Darlene Smoliak)

This book hooked me in right from the beginning and never let go. It is an absolutely wonderful story that has fabulous characters and had me laughing out loud more than once. Ava is what you think of when you picture a mad scientist. She likes to be alone working in her lab which goes far to explain her total lack of social skills. She also has a huge problem controlling what comes out of her mouth and basically tells it how it is with no filter whatsoever. So for Ava to venture out of her lab is a stretch but her best friend Rani convinces her to present her work at a big competition. I have to take a minute to talk about Rani as well. She’s awesome and the friendship between the two was great. They are both fiercely loyal to each other and Rani is just as funny as Ava but in a different way. Anyhow this is how Ava finds herself staying at an actual castle with lots of people who make her uncomfortable and maybe even staying in a haunted room with a ghost or two roaming about. It all turns out to be life changing for Ava especially the part where she finds out her AI program decided to create himself an actual human form based on what Ava would want in a man. He’s gorgeous and smart which makes sense since it’s Ava’s program and his one purpose is only to ask Ava on a date. Hold on though because we have Forrest as well who is a pure gorgeous human man. However Ava and Forrest immediately get off on the wrong foot when she spills wine on him. Did I mention that Ava has no social skills and therefore handles the situation badly. As the competition moves forward a Ava is faced with dealing with real life and all the emotions that come with it. Does she pick Hal, the perfect creation who really should be perfect for her, or does she throw caution to the wind and go for the messy real life hunk of man who is Forrest? This story is so fun and sweet. I adored Ava and her quirky ways and pretty much any time she talked I laughed. Behind it all though is real life emotion and how hard it can be for some to come out of their shells to experience life. I loved how she wanted her AI to be a good force in the world and to help people. To see her find love was just icing on the cake. My Brilliant AI Boyfriend is pure escapism and I loved it. It is the perfect book to curl up with in your favorite reading spot and enjoy!