This is a truly unique piece of speculative science fiction, perfect for readers who love big “what if” concepts without getting bogged down in pages of practical research or granular details. Instead, the focus is squarely on emotion, tension, and the human consequences of the book’s central idea—and that's where *The Merge* by Grace Walker truly shines! If you're looking for great science fiction book reviews, definitely check this one out.The story alternates between Laurie, grappling with me...

1 star. After *that* ending, **The Merge** is dead to me. Everything about Grace Walker's book made me feel deeply uneasy. Congrats to me for even finishing it. If you're looking for unsettling book reviews, steer clear.

☆☆☆☆The Merge by Grace Walker is one of those books that stuck with me a lot longer than I thought it would. What I really appreciated was how deeply it explores questions of ethics, nature versus nurture, and just how far people will go to achieve their own (often selfish) goals. Walker isn’t afraid to make you uncomfortable, and honestly, I think that’s the whole point. She delivers on that unsettling, nervous feeling so well that I actually had clammy hands at times because I was so anxious a...

WHOA. A deeply thought-provoking tale of speculative fiction, The Merge took a hard look at selfhood, sacrifice, love, and control in a thoroughly original way. From the dystopian edge to the cult-like behavior, I was fully immersed in the near-future setting. You see, both the world-building and plot were on par with anything by John Marrs or Emily St. John Mandel and had a definite Black Mirror-esque feel. But it was the depth of this one that really got to me. Starting off with character-driv...

This book just didn't click with me at all. I had really high hopes for "The Merge" by Grace Walker, because it sounded like it could be something out of Black Mirror – a sharp, socially conscious futuristic dystopia. But honestly, it fell flat on pretty much every level for me. The story starts off intriguing enough, introducing Amelia and her mother, Laurie, who want to "merge" (basically, Laurie's consciousness would be merged into Amelia's body and mind) after the mother is diagnosed with A...

Fans of Aime Barrodale's TRIP and Yōko Ogawa's THE MEMORY POLICE, take note!Pre-Read Thoughts: I'll admit it, that gorgeous cover is what made me request \"The Merge\"! I'm a sucker for eye-catching covers, especially when the art makes you think and the font hints at the story inside. I couldn't resist this one. Turns out it's a futuristic, sci-fi-ish dystopian tale, which is usually right up my alley!\"We’re well versed in ridding people of their guilty consciences[:] Of course you only get so...

Grace Walker's *The Merge* is one hell of a ride, but not the kind you're expecting. Think Hitchcock meets eugenics in this deep dive into social engineering. Amelia and her mother decide to undergo the merge procedure to combat her mother’s Alzheimer’s, and what unfolds is a masterclass in psychological horror. The premise grabbed me from the start. It seemed wild and improbable at first, but the deeper I got, the more believable it became, which ratcheted up the terror. Honestly, I couldn’t p...

If you're into John Marrs' mind-bending speculative fiction or a die-hard *Black Mirror* fan—THIS IS FOR YOU! Picture this... your mother is battling Alzheimer's, and it's relentlessly worsening. The fear of losing her completely is crushing you, a truly gut-wrenching and heartbreaking experience. Then, you're presented with an unbelievable opportunity: to MERGE your mind with your mother's, inhabiting a single body—*your* body, housing *both* your consciousnesses. This way, no memories are lost...

Received an ARC for review. Publication date: November 11, 2015.4 starsIn the near future, science allows two consciousnesses to exist in one body through a process called "The Merge." Laurie, 65, suffers from Alzheimer’s, and her daughter Amelia, 23, once an activist against The Merge, can't bear to lose her. So, they're preparing to be the first pair to undergo The Merge where one participant has Alzheimer’s (and honestly, it's reeeeeeally sketchy how they expect this to work so that, in the n...

Yay, I got the ARC!!!! So, so excited, thank you Mariner Books 🤗

Sounds like the opposite of Severance, so naturally I must read *The Merge* by Grace Walker. Can't wait to dive into this one!