Tim

What an excellent book! It's a topic that seems to fit quite well with 2020 as a whole... the possible ways in which the universe will end (and there's no doubt that it will end, eventually). The science is presented in a way that is easily understood regardless of your background knowledge, with very clear explanations of some very funky concepts! Katie also has a great sense of humour that shines through and makes this book a pleasure to read.

This is a strange, strange book, set in a strange, strange version of our world. But strange as it is, it is completely compelling. It tells the story of a government organisation trying to protect the world, but doomed to ultimate failure. It can be described as Lovecraft-inspired dark horror. Well worth the read.

It's clear to see why this book was a Nebula award winner - it's fantastic! Set in the near future after a series of attacks and a terrible disease, physical distancing is mandated by law, with restrictions on gatherings and most people interacting in virtual space (sound familiar at all?). But that's not all this book is about. It's about life, and living, and growing, and changes. It's about music. And a song that takes decades to grow, but makes a world of difference in the end.