A robot nanny cares for three orphaned children while protecting them from dark forces, learning what it means to love and be loved in return. Klune crafts a warm, character-driven story about family, found connections, and the strength in gentleness amid danger.
What readers sayAbout In the Lives of Puppets.
The robot's journey from programmed caretaker to actual parent was so tender. Made me call my own parents to say I love them.
The kids felt like real children with real problems. When they trusted the robot more than adults, I understood exactly why.
Heartwarming and imaginative. The slower middle section felt a bit long, but the relationships made it worthwhile.
Didn't expect to cry at a story about a robot. The moment it realizes it truly loves them destroyed me in the best way.
Shows what protection really means—not control but creating safety for people to grow. The antagonist felt genuinely threatening.
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