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In Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel, giant alien robots appear on Earth, leading humanity to activate Themis, their own alien-derived robot, to combat the new threat. Dr. Rose Franklin and her team work to understand the motivations of these robots and their deadly gas attacks, ultimately discovering a connection to ancient alien DNA. As they grapple with these revelations, they must also navigate the personal challenges and sacrifices required to safeguard humanity's future. This book includes themes of mass death and genetic experimentation.