After loving Binge's last novel, Ascension, I was excited to pick up Dissolution this weekend. It is a fascinating premise that follows through on character development too. I especially appreciated the main character Maggie's story and perspective. Although I did feel like some aspects of the middle slowed the story down, all in all it was worth it for the payoff at the conclusion. This was an excellent sci fi novel, part thriller, part interpersonal drama, with lots of questions posed throughout that are actually answered by the end!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Riverhead for an ARC of Dissolution.

WOW, this book was such a wild, mind-bending ride! Think Inception meets Dark Matter meets Good Will Hunting. This is a must read for Sci-Fi fans and I think it would make an absolutely amazing movie! I'll be turning this story over in my mind for a long time.

4.5 stars!

Riverhead Books, a division of Penguin Group, provided an early galley for review.

Like the last book I read, this one too has a split narrative (one part in present day, one part in the past). This one really works for me in that it is a clear back and forth between the two, with each feeding into the engaging mystery of the narrative. Binge creates a cloud of confusion that is not off-putting for the reader. There are the mysteries of what is happening with Stanely and why Hassan needs Maggie to revisit his memories of the past. The narrative technique serves the story well.

It is hard to say much more without spoiling the story. Suffice to say, Binge pulls it off extremely well. That moment when the reader realizes how all the pieces are aligning is just wonderful. If you're looking for a thrilling sci-fi tale with some great human touches, this is a book I will strongly recommend.

A brilliant, techno-thriller channeling the strength of memory and love. Binge masterfully captivates with a complex plot and clever delivery.

Highly recommend techno-thriller and sci-fi fans to add this to your 2025 TBR.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Riverhead for the advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
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A wonderful 4.5 stars! The premise of this one pulled me right in, and I flipped the pages as fast as I could to learn what was happening. While I loved the entire book, the ending is that really stands out in this one. I have not stopped thinking about it since I finished the book. Bravo to the author for that ending!