You’d think the question of who you can trust would be simple when you find yourself alone at the edges of deep space, but after waking from stasis to discover your entire crew dead and your ship adrift under mysterious circumstances, suddenly you’re not so sure…
I downloaded Thrum on a whim after stumbling across a post by its author, Meg Smitherman, on Instagram. I’m not typically a fan of psychological thrillers (I scare easily), but the “lost in space” vibe was appealing, so I decided to give it a go anyway.
The story takes place from the point of view of Ami, the lone survivor of the Pioneer, as she navigates the horrors of loss and of being lost, hopelessly beyond reach from anything or anyone she finds familiar, followed by the elation-turned-fear of being found by an unknown entity who seems to have good intentions but is also so alien that she begins to doubt their motives as well as her own.
Overall, Thrum has excellent pacing and a gripping narrative, wields sound to drive sensation, and features dark sensuality, trauma, and madness. If you’re looking for a quick and interesting read, you’ve found it.
Estimated time to read: 1.5 – 3 hours
