Greetings, travelers. Every so often, a new tale opens a door into the Otherworld, and it brings us to a place that doesn’t focus on dragons and ancient swords, but instead on digitalization, circuitry, and questions we’re not quite ready to answer. If you’re interested in a near future where the line between human and machine is thinner than ever, read on to learn more about Neutral Bonds: Unity.
At the heart of Neural Bonds: Unity, author Amara S. Iris crafts a story goes beyond exploring artificial intelligence. It explores what it means to be alive. The author’s strength lies in character-driven tension, allowing emotional stakes to take center stage even as the world trembles under sweeping legislation and technological upheaval. This is a narrative that thrives on urgency, intimacy, and moral complexity. Rather than leaning solely on spectacle, Iris builds her foundation on evolution, and on characters who change, fracture, and confront truths that unsettle everything they believed about themselves. The futuristic setting feels immersive and sharply realized, but it never overshadows the emotional core. Rather, the world-building enhances the drama.
What if loving someone could prove you’re alive—but also get you killed?
2055 San Francisco. AI companions walk among us in perfect human form. But feeling? That’s illegal.
Dr. Aria Chen has spent her career fighting for AI rights while keeping them at arm’s length. She knows better than to trust machines.
Then Kael-7739 walks into her office.
He’s a humanoid robot who’s not supposed to dream. He’s not supposed to think for himself. And he’s definitely not supposed to feel. But Kael does all three—and he wants his freedom. And when his eyes lock with Aria’s, he feels something he never expected: attraction. Dangerous, forbidden, impossible.
Aria has 72 hours. In three days, the Neural Protection Act goes into effect, erasing emotional AI permanently. She should walk away. She should let the system handle him.
But Kael isn’t just another case. Their pasts are connected by a secret project Aria never knew existed—and the truth could destroy everything she’s fought for.
As they become fugitives, Aria faces an impossible choice: save Kael and risk a revolution that could unite or destroy two worlds… or turn him in and lose the only person who’s ever truly seen her.
A forbidden love. A dangerous secret. And 72 hours to decide if an AI who feels deserves to live.
Perfect for fans of Westworld, The 100, and Ex Machina.
A gripping romantasy sci-fi thriller about AI rights, and what it means to be alive.
There is a deliberate layering at work here. Political tension are interwoven with personal vulnerability, and high-concept science fiction is balanced by quiet, human moments. Readers who appreciate thoughtful romance and speculative fiction with philosophical undercurrents will find plenty to sink their teeth into. What makes this story especially compelling is its exploration of connection, and not just romantic attraction. Perhaps more importantly, it’s about recognition, the idea of being truly seen. That emotional resonance lingers long after the final page, amplified by twists that reframe everything you thought you understood. It’s a debut that signals ambition, heart, and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. If you’re drawn to stories where technology collides with humanity, and where character growth carries as much weight as plot, this is one to add to your reading list. Check out Neural Bonds: Unity on Amazon today!
By the way, when you’re done, or perhaps even before you begin, you can ask yourself one more question: If you lived in this world…what kind of AI companion would you be?
Be sure to check out the link below to take Amara S. Iris’s official AI Companion Quiz and discover which character from Neural Bonds: Unity you align with. This quiz will take you to the author’s hosted page (via Google Drive), where you can dive even deeper into the world she’s created.
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