First of all, thank you, Netgalley and Solaris, for this advanced reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Adrian Tchaikovsky is one of my favourite authors. I love the way he blends ecology, politics, and speculative fiction. Preaching to the Choir is a little different from his usual work, but a similar heart beats beneath the horror. As I read, I felt able to connect the dots between the story and the ecological ideas it draws upon, which added considerably to the experience. The whole book feels remarkably believable: the characters are convincingly written, and the events gain a certain verisimilitude from Tchaikovsky’s understanding of ecology.

It's one of the few horror books where I didn't immediately guess the ending! I really like the protagonist; she is competently written and doesn't do anything too stupid that would break my immersion. This book also includes pictures of artefacts in the story, which was a nice touch.

The final act and conclusion of the book were exceptional. No notes, 5 stars