B785 by Eve Langlais

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When cyborg intelligence meets sensual robotics circuit boards sizzle.

Einstein was probably the only cyborg in existence with no interest in the opposite sex, until he discovered B785. With her sensual nature and quirky sense of humor, she draws this cybernetic geek out of his scientific shell and teaches him the one thing he’s never understood – passion.

Tired of being a slave to the military, Bonnie went to sleep one day with the intention of never waking up, but she didn’t count on a cybernetic prince charming bringing her back to life. Coming to terms with her past isn’t easy, but harder still is the realization that even a bionic princess can fall in love.

However, all fairy tales have a villain, and despite the fact the military wrote them both off as a loss, they soon discover they’ll need to fight to have their happily ever after.

GO METAL!

B785

More Than Machines, More Than Survivors

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💛💚❤️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📘📙📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 😋🙂😁😛
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

Character Backgrounds and Plot Summary

B785: Futuristic Romance follows two cyborgs who are carrying very different emotional baggage. Einstein has never been interested in romance or physical relationships, preferring logic and purpose over anything emotional. Bonnie, known as B785, has endured horrific abuse and experimentation at the hands of a cruel general, leaving her scarred by trauma. Their relationship begins from a place of compassion rather than attraction, which made it feel very different from many romance stories.

One of the moments that stayed with me was watching Bonnie slowly learn that she no longer had to expect that she would be treated as a slut, like in her former life, or how the military talked about her when she had no choice. Einstein’s being such a gentleman during her recovery felt genuine, especially when he refused to rush her emotionally or physically. Instead of magically fixing her, he simply remained present and dependable, allowing trust to grow one step at a time. Their connection develops through shared experiences rather than instant passion, making the romance feel earned.

Highlights and Limitations

The strongest part of this story was Bonnie’s healing journey. Her past is never treated lightly, and the effects of her captivity continue to influence her decisions throughout the book. I appreciated that the author showed recovery as an ongoing process instead of a quick transformation. Watching Bonnie reclaim pieces of herself was far more satisfying than any action scene.

Einstein was also an unexpectedly appealing hero. His logical personality could have made him seem cold, but instead it highlighted his quiet compassion. There is something incredibly touching about a character who expresses love through consistency, protection, and respect rather than dramatic speeches. As their relationship grew, I found myself rooting for both of them because they complemented each other’s strengths and weaknesses so well.

If I had one criticism, it would be that I would have liked some of the other cyborgs on the spaceship to treat Bonnie better, they should have known that the rumors they had heard about her from the military were false since she hadn’t been given a choice. The story keeps a steady pace, but I occasionally wanted to linger with the characters before moving on to the next conflict. Their emotional milestones were the parts I enjoyed most.

Narration

Benjamin Claude and Morais Almeida made an excellent team for this audiobook. Their performances helped distinguish the personalities of the two leads, and I never had trouble following who was speaking. Bonnie’s vulnerability came across naturally without making her sound weak, while Einstein’s measured, analytical voice fit his personality perfectly.

As the romance developed, both narrators added subtle emotional warmth that reflected the characters’ gradual changes. They handled the quieter conversations just as well as the more intense scenes, which kept me invested throughout.

Final Opinion

This ended up being one of my favorite entries in the series because it focused just as much on healing as romance. Bonnie’s resilience and Einstein’s unwavering patience created a relationship that felt believable despite the futuristic setting. I especially enjoyed that the romance grew from trust instead of instant attraction, and I found myself smiling during the smaller moments when Bonnie realized she was finally safe.

I do have to say, that one of my pet peeves is when the book cover has one or both of the main characters and the cover picture doesn’t even try to look like what the characters are described within. Einstein is described as having light brown hair, which is long enough, so when he repeatedly runs his hands through it in frustration, it ends up looking light Einsteins hair, the cover picture shows him with very short red hair. Bonnie is described as having blonde hair and the cover picture shows her hair as black.

Though the book itself had a great plot. If you enjoy science fiction romance with damaged but resilient characters, emotionally satisfying relationship development, and cyborgs who prove they are far more than machines, this audiobook is well worth the listen.

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