First published 2022
Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the ocean's hidden realms. In their debut, they take us on a journey through the lives of captivating marine creatures - from the starving mother octopus guarding her eggs to the bizarre, predatory Bobbitt worm. Weaving these wonders of biology with their own coming-of-age story, Imbler uncovers radical new models of community, care, and what it means to thrive in a hostile environment. Otherworldly and deeply personal, How Far the Light Reaches attunes us to the miracles that surround us, if only we know where to look.
Genres: nature, coming-of-age, non-fiction, biology
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, personal-growth
Setting: San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.), Seattle (Wash.)
263 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company