Ahoy there me mateys! I received this sci-fi thriller eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. So here be me honest musings . . .

This was categorized as a thriller, which I don't normally read. However the cover and title were fascinating so I went to see what it was about. Well turns out it has a lot of science fiction elements so I happily got a copy. And what a thrilling ride this was!

This book follows Dr. Gillian Ryan who studies the brain and a serious new form of dementia. Her fight against the disease is a personal one because it killed her husband. And now her daughter has it too. She needs a cure. The major problem is that her funding has been cut. So when NASA offers her unlimited funding in exchange for a 6 month trip to space to help with astronauts suffering similar problems, can she say no?

I found Gillian to be an awesome protagonist that I was continuously rooting for. She has an addiction problem and at times thinks she is going insane. And yet she is smart, driven, and savvy. She will do anything for her daughter. I was riveted by her journey and didn't want to put the book down.

The science sections dealing with both the brain and space were fascinating. The novel was character-driven, filled with tension, and truly atmospheric. Poor Gillian is continuously put in harrowing and unexpected situations. Of course nothing goes to plan. The combination of thriller, horror, slight mystery, and sci-fi made this a wonderful read that I highly recommend.

So lastly . . .
Thank you Thomas & Mercer!

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