Goodread’s mentions this is for fans of The Bold Type (a not so guilty pleasure) but unfortunately I did not get that sort of workplace dramedy from Silicone Hearts. I struggled with the writing and the plot.

This was a DNF (did not finish) book for me. I had some high hopes for the novel based on the premise, but from the start the main character Cam read a lot younger. I kept forgetting that she was an adult and not a young person heading to college to for the first time. I didn't feel pulled to continue reading after each chapter or even each page. I do like the premise and think that if I pushed myself to finish it I might be able to give it a 2.5-3 stars but just couldn't keep myself focused on it while reading.

Good book that had a few slow parts. I liked the book overall but the pace was disrupted by the slow downs.

I loved the premise of Silicon Hearts, but I didn't connect with the writing style. This was a DNF for me, but hopefully it will find its audience in other readers.

The synopsis was intriguing but the story overall felt flat for me but the characters were likeable and it’s what kept me reading.

Very interesting read! The book pulled me in from the start and I wanted to see how it ended. Try it and see if this book is for you!

The set up here was great and there were some very diverse and interesting characters. The concept of putting these five pages in one house for six months as they competed for their dream job, but were also young adults living together opened the door to so much potential. I just did not connect with any of them. They developed on the paper but didn’t come to life. Of the five pages, the main character may have been my least favorite. One too many meltdowns, I give her friends credit for sticking by her. The ending was predictable but satisfying.

An interesting story of friendship, romance and competition in a big tech company.
Many thanks to Hyperion Avenue and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Unfortunately this book didn’t work for me and was a DNF but I am sure other readers will feel differently! Thank you for the ARC!

Wonderfully portraying all the angst and emotion of the age of young adulthood, this book follows the lives of several people entering a competitive tech market. As the brightest of their peers, they compete for a few spits within a tech company. Following heroine Camila "Cam" will take you on a journey most don't normally experience. Thanks #netgalley for the copy of this book!

I really tried with this book and about half way through, I skimmed read to get to the good parts. This book was not what I thought it was going to be. Cannot recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley, Robin Miyashita and Hyperion Avenue for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Robin Miyashita is one of my new favorite authors. The new book Silicon Hearts will be a wonderful new addition to your reading list. Happy reading!

**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**

Silicon Hearts is a cute book, very charming and entertaining. It is more of a workplace read than a romantic comedy, which is what the cover implies, although it has elements of those things. Set in the Bay Area of the near future, Cam has won a prestigious fellowship as one of 5 pages at a fictional tech company. Unlike the others, Cam comes from an underprivileged background. She is technically brilliant, and scrappy, but is not well prepared for the business and marketing elements of her new role or her cutthroat colleagues. There are some elements of the book that aren't very believable (like does this huge company really have such bad lawyers?) but other elements are really fun, especially the pages who live in a house together and find ways to connect.

Silicon Hearts by Robin Miyashita and R.K. Moravee is a really interesting novel. It features a main character who gets the chance of a lifetime to work at a tech giant. I was interested to see how the Silicon Valley was portrayed, since I live here. The portrayal was perfect at times but not quite right at other times. Overall, it was a solid if predictable plot. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

a cute, fun to read novel

thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher for this advanced copy

I was drawn to this book because of the setting in the tech industry. The story focuses on a group of interns that are all competing for a full-time position at a very high-profile tech firm. The story was ok but I didn't feel a strong draw to any of the characters. Not a bad summer read but not a favorite.

Five bright and aspiring young people who want to go into tech are selected each year by Beekor Industries to participate in an internship program. Not only is it very competitive, but only a few are offered full-time jobs at the end. Beekor industries is the leading giant in tech having perfected hologram technology.

Camila has always dreamed of a job in tech, so when she’s offered the Beekor internship she is delighted. However, it doesn’t take her long to figure out that the game seems rigged, and the cards are stacked against her. She is still determined to get her tech into the hands of millions who can’t afford Beekor products, but will she get taken down by the giant in the process? Or will she and her friends band together to take them on?

This was a really fun book. It was a little coming of age, and a little romance mixed in. While I did enjoy reading this one, I couldn’t help but feel like I’d read this story before. Don’t get me wrong, it was an enjoyable read, but it was very predictable. I did appreciate the way the tech company was portrayed. As someone who works in tech, many of the points resonated with me and felt familiar – even the not so good ones. I appreciated the authors writing style and am excited that this is a debut. I foresee great things from this author pair going forward.

If you are looking for a quick and fun read with a little spice, then check this one out.

Thank you to the publisher Hyperion Avenue, and Netgalley, @netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars from me.

Living in the Silicon Valley, I was intrigued by the premise of the novel. I was thinking cutthroat business decisions rather than 'Pages' trying to win a monetary reward and a spot in one of the biggest tech employers in the world, Beeker. The Pages have to out do their housemates with their inventions and presentation, all the while living together and trying to get along. Reality for some, but not my favorite read this year. More of a YA novel.

Three stars since it was readable, although not something I'd re-read.

Fun and cute romance set in Silicon Valley with classic “underdog” vibes - but every single plot point and turn was obvious from miles away. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this quick read!

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. The concept of the novel made me want to read it but it then morphed into a very typical plot. You could see some major plot points coming from miles away which lowered my enjoyment of the book. I did, however, enjoy the ending and how Cam sticks it to "the man" for her product. I began skimming to see how everything would fall into place but I don't need to reread this one. It felt mid to me but sometimes that is what you want. 3 stars.