From the small extract alone, this book has so much potential. I was gripped! Every page threw up more questions that I want answers to.

It feels hauntingly familiar and relevant.

I was absolutely blown away by this book, I think it's definitely one of my favourite books in recent years. I found the second chapter quite harrowing, but I also found a lot of solace and even comfort in facing some of my fears (that have been heightened in the last two years) about mortality through reading this book.

Have tissues ready and do not read in the dark. Or alone.
In fact have a blanket, a mug of tea and a friend on the other end of the phone because this is going to seriously depress you.
Should have a trigger warning for those with depression on the front.

Well this was an absolutely fascinating sampler. It follows Dr Cliff Miyashiro who, after the recent death of his daughter, travels to Siberia to continue her work.

There is a lot going on just in the beginning, with the brief glimpses of Cliff's tense relationship with his daughter before her passing, and the current situation that's unfolding with the discovery of the virus. There is definitely a lot of mystery surrounding the body that has been found and what it could mean for the rest of mankind.

From looking at the blurb it's clear to see that there is a lot more to this story that just a body and a virus, I'm very intrigued by how the story is going to be shaped over the years and how everything will unfold in the end. I'm very interested in reading the rest and cannot wait for it's release!

Absolutely loved the extract and it’s left me totally wanting more.

The story begins with the discovery of a 30,000 year old body in an underground cavern in Siberia.

But what does the discovery mean for mankind and what dangers and unknown viruses can it unleash? The sense of foreboding is immense.

I need more NOW and have already added it to my my wishlist.

This extract from How High We Go In The Dark follows a man who arrives in Siberia to take over his recently deceased daughter's research, only to discover the research base has unfrozen a virus from the ice. It unfolds not only the tension of a virus and how to keep it from humanity, but also the history of a man and his family, and his daughter's fascination with trying to help save the world and help the climate crisis using the secrets of the past, coming out of the melting permafrost.

From the extract, I would definitely read more of the book, as I found it intriguing and I would like to see where it goes in terms of what happens to humanity. From the blurb it sounds like it moves through a lot of time, and it would be interesting to see how that is pulled off and how the book continues some of the themes coming out of this extract.