there was a bit of emotional cheating up until book 3 where he actually does. it turns out to be a major plot point too. I already didnt like the MC for various reasons, but I had hoped that if he was going to “chase some tail” he would first have a clean break with Dolly.
the argument that they are just NPCs is a valid argument until you realize in the same world Andriods have religious rights, they have marriage with Humans, and most people spend their time in the dream universe. the books are well written with a bunch of references the fly over my head or im just old enough to get. I just dont like that gut twisting feeling while im going through chapters, brings my mood down, the whole tone of the book shifts and its not as easy for me to get into anymore. great author, solid book, great world building as it is subtle and concise. but I cant finish it