The Girl and the Mountain is the second book in Mark Lawrence’s Book of the Ice Series, preceded by The Girl and the Stars and will be followed by The Girl and the Moon—set to release April 12, 2022. The story involves a young girl who goes on a long journey that reveals a dark truth about herself and what she’s been led to believe her whole life. For me this is a story about humanity, generosity, and compassion; and the importance of putting other people’s needs ahead of our own. At its core I believe it speaks to the dangers of greed and selfishness, and, gives a well-heeded warning to our reach for immortality and godlike powers through AI.