#< though does it mention the MC is 3rd gender? i vaguely remember something like that. uses he pronouns though. my confusion is from writin

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2023 reads / storygraph

The Archive Undying

semi-postapocalyptic scifi/fantasy

the sole undying acolyte of a dead mecha god who went mad and destroyed its city, who is on the run and drowning himself in substances & men in order to forget

he joins an expedition to explore the shrine of another AI entity, and after something goes wrong finds himself thrown back into the violent world of gods & machines

godpunk, giant robots, body horror, trauma, shifting POVs, generally weird, vibes-heavy

#The Archive Undying #aroaessidhe 2023 reads #me immediately starting this: I have no idea what’s going on 👍 #vibes? out of this world. me understanding what’s happening? not really #it kinda feels like. there’s another book that’s more straightforward plot that explains the worldbuilding and this is the prequel focused #on a side character from that ther book. but there is no other book #BUT like the vibes. they are very good. very descriptive and uhhhh interesting prose and stuff! #There were quite a few funny moments and things that endeared me to the characters. #anyway this is a general confusion unsure how i feel about it but thumbs up? #however if you aren't someone who can coast along on the enjoyment of vibes you probably won't like it #mlm books #< though does it mention the MC is 3rd gender? i vaguely remember something like that. uses he pronouns though. my confusion is from writin #queer books