Book Review: Artificial Truth

Title: Artificial Truth
Author: J.M. Lee
Genre: Sci-fi
Book Length: Novel; 220 Pages
Format Read: eBook
Year Published: December 1, 2025

Date Started: November 19, 2025
Date finished: November 29, 2025

This story offers a unique take on artificial intelligence. There are four main characters: KC, Minju, Allen, and Junmo. KC is the intelligence behind the AI. He becomes ill and dies, but before his death, he finds a way to create an AI that will continue his legacy. Allen is the name of the AI, and although it was created by KC, it soon develops its own thoughts and reasoning. Minju is KC’s widow, and she eventually falls in love with and marries a man named Junmo. Junmo is a convict who is skilled at what he does, but he struggles with the conflict between good and evil within himself. Suspicion grows between Minju and Junmo, with KC and Allen investigating Junmo’s true motives for marrying Minju. The ending takes an unexpected twist.

I liked the idea of this story and understood KC’s reason for the AI. I also enjoyed Junmo’s backstory and how he ended up with the elites. What felt a little disjointed was how the story came together and the build-up to the twist. I initially thought this would be a story about AI taking over the world or at least destroying some large servers (this idea was based on the book cover not matching the story), but it turned out to be more about relationships and jealousy. I suppose that, too, was another twist.

Who should read this book: If you’re fascinated by artificial intelligence in the context of relationships, this one is excellent.

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Listening to:

“You’re the Love I’ll Never Leave” by Novi