In a future where robots called Chips live under the control of the Earth Program, 16-year-old J-88 dreams of becoming a Watcher—one of the elites chosen to guide their lives. But as she competes for her place, she uncovers secrets that make her question everything she’s been taught. Are the Chips truly free, or is someone pulling the strings? As J-88 gets closer to the truth, she faces a choice: follow the path she’s worked for her whole life or risk everything to change the system. Chip 536 is a thrilling and thought-provoking story about power, free will, and the courage to stand up for what’s right.