Copy received from Affirm Press via Netgalley for an honest review

Eight Lives is an intriguing story, based on a true story.

At first the medical jargon (there is a bit of it, but not unexpected with the author's background) can feel a bit overwhelming, however we are given plenty of explanation so it should not be a barrier for readers.

We are told the story through many sets of eyes, however they all have distinct voices, so whilst it could be easy to get lost in them all, this reader didn't.

when the "golden boy" of Australian medical research dies, it sets the wheels in motion and will have the reader wondering if these drug trials are worth it in the end?

Some of the descriptions can get a bit icky, so it may not be for every one to read.

i did find the first half and all the set up did drag a bit, however once that was out of the way the story took off and it was one heck of a ride, that would not always take us where we thought it would.

This story is a bit confronting, however I could not put it down once it got going.