‘The best of both worlds: a literary page turner. I couldn’t put it down.’

– Chris Hammer, author of The Valley

‘Bri Lee’s expertly crafted novel is an urgent philosophical questioning of humanity and responsibility. It’s also an equally persuasive thriller. Dynamic and moving.’

– Christos Tsiolkas, author of The In-Between

‘Seed is a sublime work of literature that grapples with some of the most pressing moral questions of our time. My attention was taken hostage by this apocalyptic love story – as thrilling as it is philosophically profound. Bri Lee is a writer of rare technical skill and emotional range.’

– Lech Blaine, author of Australian Gospel

‘Seed is an absolute ripper of a novel. A propulsive, nail-bitingly tense thriller that asks urgent, uncompromising questions about love, hubris and how we decide what – and who – is worth saving.’ 

– Emily Maguire, author of Rapture

‘I raced through Seed with a pounding heart. It took me to an unfamiliar place and dropped me there, poking at my preconceptions while I tried to find a way home. It’s deeply original, intense and thrilling.’ 

– Holly Wainwright, author of He Would Never

‘Seed is a propulsive thriller that tackles one of the biggest questions of all: must we learn to love if we’re to save ourselves?’

– Sophie Cunningham, author of This Devastating Fever

‘Seed tackles deep philosophical questions and leads us down a treacherous path.’ 

– Madeleine Gray, author of Green Dot

‘Seed is a compulsively readable novel that is teeming with ideas. The stakes are painfully high in both its human relationships – people collaborating in the most extreme of environments – and in the scientific endeavour depicted. It explores the morally thorny nature of contingency plans, and brilliantly tackles the question of how to invest in a future that we hope for as much as we fear. A layered and riveting novel.’ 

– Caoilinn Hughes, author of The Alternatives

‘Seed is such an eerie read, full of dread as well as moments that feel like they transcend human experience. I was completely gripped. Tough, uncomfortable, invigorating, this is a writer at the peak of her powers.’ 

– Bridie Jabour, author of Trivial Grievances

‘Seed is a propulsive, hilarious novel about new beginnings at the end of the world. The climate might be cold but the heart of Lee’s novel is anything but. It’s both a plot-driven romp and a deeply felt meditation on the nature of love and life on earth, and the loves and lives to come. Her best work yet!’ 

– Dominic Amerena, author of I Want Everything