Gravity Is Heartless - by Sarah Lahey (Paperback)

About the Book

"What will the world look like in thirty years' time? How will 1 humanity survive the oncoming effects of climate change? Set in the near future and inspired by the world around us, Gravity Is Heartless is a romantic adventure that imagines a world on the cusp of climate catastrophe. The year is 2050: automated cities, vehicles, and homes are now standard, artificial Intelligence, CRISPR gene editing, and quantum computing have become a reality, and climate change is in full swing--sea levels are rising, clouds have disappeared, and the planet is heating up. Quinn Buyers is a climate scientist who'd rather be studying the clouds than getting ready for her wedding day. But when an unexpected tragedy causes her to lose everything, including her famous scientist mother, she embarks upon a quest for answers that takes her across the globe--and she uncovers friends, loss and love in the most unexpected of places along the way"--

Book Synopsis

". . . thoroughly engrossing. An engaging adventure set in a deftly illustrated future." --Kirkus Reviews

Grounded in actual science and soaring in imagination, Gravity Is Heartless is science fiction at its best. This first thrilling installment of the award-winning Heartless Series will delight lovers of romance and sci-fi adventures.

Earth, 2050. Scientist Quinn Buyers would rather be studying the clouds than getting ready for her wedding day. When an unexpected tragedy causes her to lose everything, including her famous scientist mother, she embarks on a quest for answers that takes her across the globe. Along the way, she discovers friends and finds love in the most unexpected places.

Set in a not-too-distant future that envisages the best and the worst of human actions and creations, Quinn's journey will keep you on your toes until the final pages.

Review Quotes

2021 American Fiction Awards Winner in Science Fiction: General
2021 IPPY Awards Gold Winner in Science Fiction
2021 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: LGBTQ
2021 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Science Fiction
2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Adventure
2020 Best Book Awards Finalist Fiction: LGBTQ

"In this novel, Lahey's prose is lush but surprising, describing a deeply imaginative world. . . . The author's Earth of the not-too-distant future is an intriguing, alien place, and readers will delight in watching Quinn move through it. An engaging adventure set in a deftly illustrated future."
--Kirkus Reviews

"The supporting cast, including [Quinn's] best friends, a robotic meerkat and a tough yet witty guerrilla fighter, are interesting in their own right, and almost steal the show. Lahey's debut is the beginning of a trilogy, so it is fitting that it ends with a cliffhanger, leaving readers unsure of Quinn's next steps in an increasingly unstable world."
--Booklist

". . . an inherently fascinating and fully entertaining read that showcases author Sarah Lahey's impressive flair for originality and the kind of narrative storytelling style that keeps the reader's attention fully focused from cover to cover."
--Midwest Book Review

"The author's creativity shines through in her ability to narrate and create precise imagery. . . . I recommend this book to all lovers of futuristic sci-fic narratives."
--Online Book Club

"This is an impressive first novel . . . highly entertaining, thought-provoking, intriguing, and meticulously researched."
--Readers' Favorite, 5-star review

About the Author

Sarah Lahey is a designer, educator, and writer. She holds bachelor's degrees in interior design, communication, and visual culture, and works as a senior lecturer teaching classes on design, technology, sustainability and creative thinking. She has three children and lives on the Northern Beaches in Sydney, Australia.