A big thanks to NetGalley and Stephen Marte for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Welp. I am officially tossing my phone out a window.

Chipped: A Beyond the Stellar Empire Adventure by Stephen Marte is a science fiction novel that is set in a world where the Earth is as barren as the moon. But with the advancements in technology, life amongst the stars has become possible. All while the human race declines with the manifestation of the internet directly implanted into brains through a chip, and random genetics are part of the past. Protagonist, Pax, is not chipped, and fends off the land like those of the olden years. But one day he stumbles upon a crashed ship, and finds Mila, a synthetic with a secret. One that will change Pax's world forever.

This book was wonderful! I loved the colorful cast of characters, the twisty plot, and the mind-blowing world building. It also completely changed my entire perspective on technology, in which I will forever refuse to let anyone stick something in my head. Nope. No thanks. No matter how cool it is, I DON'T WANT IT.

5 stars, Enjoyable

Pax Hawkins is living in a world where there is no technology. He has a happy life until he gets pulled into the technological world. Everyone is chipped, but he has more freedom than everyone else since he is not.

Highly recommend. This book makes you wonder about technology in the present and the future and how it will affect your life.

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This was a really fun concept in scifi, I loved the idea of advancements and that it worked with what I was expecting. I enjoyed going on this journey. Stephen Marte does a great job in telling the tale and leaving me wanting more.

In a future where Earth is as barren as the Moon, Pax Hawkins, a rare unchipped human, sets off on a mission that will push him to his limits. When he stumbles upon a wreckage site, he encounters Mila Curry, a synthetic with a crucial secret hidden in a passenger's chip. Together, they embark on an incredible journey through uncharted systems on the SMS Hunter's Moon, encountering genetically enhanced humans, pirates, and even a black hole. With its captivating world-building and a cast of unforgettable characters, this book is a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense.

Chipped takes readers on a thrilling journey through a desolate future where technology has both advanced and corrupted humanity. In this gripping science fiction tale, Pax Hawkins, one of the few unspoiled humans in the universe, embarks on a mission to rescue survivors from a space shuttle crash. Little does he know that this act of heroism will lead him on an epic adventure that challenges his integrity and forces him to embrace technology to survive. With an engaging cast of characters, including genetically enhanced humans and pirates, this book is a thrilling blend of action, adventure, and ethical dilemmas.