A review by lilyreads01
A Strange and Brilliant Light by Eli Lee

3.0

A Strange and Brilliant Light by Eli Lee is a thoughtful and imaginative story. It follows three young connected women; Lal who is ambitious and eager for success, Janetta her intelligent sister who is in the brink of a great discovery and her best friend Rose who looks for revolution to change her circumstances. The narrative follows their lives, their relationships and the winding pathways of their dreams. They exist in a world where artificial intelligence is replacing the work force, driving unemployment and discontent. As technology is progressing and the corporation’s grow rich and powerful, the working citizen grows increasingly fearful and isolated. It is a fast paced novel and I liked the multiple perspectives as it broadened my understanding of the world. The concept of the book was intriguing but I wish the narrative delved deeper and the finale was more expansive as the story didn’t resonate as powerfully as I feel it could have if the lives of our protagonists were drawn together with greater precision. Overall it is an exciting, thought provoking story for fans of speculative science fiction.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a review copy in exchange for honest feedback.