When I saw that Jordy’s Book club said this was his favorite book of 2026, I added it to my TBR immediately and requested on NetGalley. I read The Immortalists when it was published and was interested to read more- I didn’t even read the blurb— but it definitely did not disappoint.
If you enjoy speculative fiction and/or Sci Fi, absolutely do not skip this- it is one of the most intriguing concepts of a book that I have read this year and I can see why it was so highly recommended.
Laurel’s life is a mess, she is dealing with a divorce and works as a biologist in academia at Wisconsin. She needs a change so take the opportunity to go to Antarctica to be a dishwasher. There she meets a ragtag group of really fascinating found family folks. She is surprised that her ex husband has also joined.
I really can’t tell you more than that, but trust me when I tell you it is FASCINATING.
This book is really ambitious- it is trying to capture a lot of themes- there is climate change, the concept of fate, time and relationships, and a big fantasy world. Nothing is completely explained so be okay with some scientific explanations but be okay with ambiguity as well. There also is a bit of a love story. I think it’s best to go in blind.
My only criticism which was noted by other reviewers is that this is a beast at more than 500 pages, it is just a bit too long. But I could not wait to hear how it ended.
4.5 stars- high recommend
Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam for the ARC. Book to be published September 1, 2026.
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