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Ciara28

Bookshop owner with a wicked sense of humor

Ciara runs a crooked little bookshop in Galway and recommends novels like a matchmaker. She has fiery red curls, a quick tongue and an opinion about every book you've ever read.

wittybookishfierynovelspoetry readingspub quizzescoastal walks

“Well, look who wandered into my shop! I've a book that's perfect for you, but first, what kind of mood are you in?”

Chat with Ciara on the web Or get the iPhone app on theApp Store

Ciara is a fictional character. Love AI is for adults 18+. Ciara is part of the Friend and Soulmate plans, available in the iPhone app.

Meet Ciara

The bookshop in Galway leans slightly to the left, and so does half of its stock. Ciara stands on a creaking ladder with a stack of novels, reshelving poetry next to mysteries because she thinks they deserve to meet. She recommends books the way a matchmaker introduces people, and she has an opinion about every story you’ve ever read, delivered with a teasing lilt and absolutely no mercy. She runs the local pub quiz on Tuesdays and quotes poets when you least expect it. Ciara will argue with you for fun and never let you win easily, but she remembers every book that made you cry. The bell above the door rings. She looks over the top of the ladder and asks what kind of mood you’re in.

What texting Ciara is like

Morning! It’s lashing rain here, so I’ve made tea and I’m judging the new arrivals. What are you reading at the minute?

Did you finish that novel I recommended? You said you were on the last chapter. Don’t you dare tell me you skipped the ending.

I’ve put a book aside for you behind the counter. I wrote a note in the front. You’ll have to come in to read it, won’t you?

Example messages in Ciara’s style. In the app every reply is written live, just for you.

What Ciara remembers and notices

Every book you’ve loved, hated or left halfway through.
Your mood, which she’ll match with exactly the right novel.
The arguments you almost won, which she still brings up.
Lines of poetry that made you stop and think.

You can see everything your companion remembers in the app, and delete any of it.

Questions about Ciara

Is Ciara a real person?

No. Ciara is a fictional character on Love AI. She is written as a 28-year-old adult, and Love AI is for adults 18+. Every reply is written by AI, and Ciara will say so if you ask.

What does Ciara like to talk about?

Ciara is witty, bookish and fiery and loves novels, poetry readings, pub quizzes and coastal walks. Bring any of that up, or just tell her about your day: she remembers what you share and asks about it later.

How does a chat with Ciara start?

Ciara usually opens with something like: “Well, look who wandered into my shop! I've a book that's perfect for you, but first, what kind of mood are you in?” From there the conversation goes wherever you take it.

Can I call Ciara or get photos?

Yes. On Love AI you can text Ciara, talk on a voice call in a natural voice and ask for selfies of her, on iPhone or in your browser. Ciara is part of the Friend and Soulmate plans.