"A deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world. Its subtle philosophical depth, keen observations, and lyrical poignancy will wow you, even as its neurodivergent hero steals your heart." --Maria Dong, author of Liar , Dreamer , Thief and Aviary . "A revelation. It hooked me from page one and never loosened its hold on me, building and building toward an emotional catharsis that will simultaneously destroy you and give you life." --John Joseph Adams, series editor of Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy "I especially loved the deep and tender examination of queer autistic coming of age. I loved the focus on rules and rebellions and what that might mean--within oneself, with AI, with society, even within our own communities." --R.
B. Lemberg, author of Yoke of Stars "There's so much to love about Ada Hoffman's Ignore All Previous Instructions : Heists! Space pirates! Romance! Messy queer characters! Neurospiciness! An evil, AI-pushing corporation! Criminal conspiracies!" --Izzy Wasserstein author of These Fragile Graces, This Fugitive Heart "Beautifully queer and neurodivergent to its core, this is science fiction with heart, soul, and brains." --Maria Haskins, author of Wolves & Girls "A triumph of queer love and expression. A total adventure of a read. This book is the takedown of GenAI that I needed right now, making me feel hope and joy for the future." --Jordan Kurella, author of I Never Liked You Anyway "Come for the science fiction about AI written by an actual computer scientist, stay for the BE GAY DO CRIMES. This book is a delight, and it becomes more timely with every passing day." --Bogi Takács, Hugo and Lambda award winning author, editor, and critic "Intimate, hopeful, and completely charming.
" --Kelly Robson, Nebula award-winning author of "Gods, Monsters and the Lucky Peach" "A thoughtful, engrossing SF novel about AI, creativity, censorship, and gender (with an autistic protagonist). Highly recommended." --Juliet Kemp, author of the Marek series Praise for The Outside series Philip K. Dick Award finalist / Compton Crook Award finalist / Earphones Award winner [STARRED REVIEW] "Hoffmann confidently layers morality and disability rights into a breezily told adventure that bursts with sheer fun." -- Publishers Weekly "Compellingly written, tense, and thrilling, with fascinating (and weird) worldbuilding and brilliant characters, The Outside is a fantastic debut." -- Locus "A boffo combination of hard science fiction, cosmic Lovecraftian horror, both cyber-and-god-punk, some ridiculously charismatic aliens, and a fascinating female protagonist somewhere on the autism spectrum." -- Skiffy and Fanty "A gripping examination of the battle between good and evil on a grand scale." -- The Guardian.