The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie

The Abyss Surrounds Us

The Abyss Surrounds Us #1

Emily Skrutskie

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous slow-paced

273 pages | first published 2016

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For Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She's been a Reckoner trainer-in-training ever since she could walk, raising the giant, genetically engineered beasts to defend ships as they cross the pirate-infested N...
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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 35%
emotional 28%
dark 22%
mysterious 13%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 9%
funny 7%
hopeful 5%
sad 5%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

3.86

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