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The Edge of the Abyss by Emily Skrutskie

sageproximity's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense

3.75

joannaautumn's review against another edition

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4.0

This is like version 2.0. of[b:The Abyss Surrounds Us|24790901|The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us, #1)|Emily Skrutskie|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1431014825l/24790901._SY75_.jpg|44425139].
It’s upgraded.

The relationship between Cas and Swift is even more developed.

I like how they actually have a healthy enemies-to-lovers relationship?? Like they never intentionally hurt each other and even when they are not talking or distancing they still care for each other. I really love their dynamics and their dialogue. A great pair of leading characters.

The return of
SpoilerBao


I missed that little shit. The main enemy here is the consequences of human greed – a sea of monsters in other words. So there are a lot of fight scenes here. Some deaths. Some unexpected saviors. A somewhat expected ending that goes in everyone’s favor. Am I the only one who would have
Spoilerkilled Murphy? Cas is a better person than me though.


Anyway, I am sad the books were so short, I also felt that this would have been better in a one-volume book, it would be like a story in two parts? Like someone could do the drawings for the monsters? That would be cool.

I enjoyed this series very much and would want to read more, Skrutskie keep on keeping on.
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Wholesome ending. RTC.

pantsreads's review against another edition

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3.0

Engaging sequel, but the angst was a bit much at times.

Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.

peachylauren's review against another edition

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5.0

While I didn't love this one quite as much as the first - I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the plot was just as compelling, but my one complaint is that I wish there was more romance instead of just talking about the romance. I totally understand why there was still tension between Swift and Cas, but after the entire first book waiting for them to get together, it was a little frustrating to have them be apart for so much of the second book too! That being said, it was still a 5 star read for me, and absolutely worth it if you enjoyed the first.

cimorene1558's review against another edition

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5.0

See review of the first book. They’re really the same book, just divided, like LoTR. Amazing, terrifying, beautiful.

shewwimonster's review against another edition

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4.0

I *really* enjoyed this duology. A big part of me wishes both books were longer, but I also appreciate the tight story telling. Loved the characters and the world and how sea monsters were used. This was also a satisfying (if not surprising) end to the story.

hastings91's review against another edition

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4.0

*3.5 stars*

loganslovelylibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm REALLY glad I continued with this series and read the second book. Since I was already familiar with the world it was much easier to warm up to the plot. I started to fall in love with how Skrutskie writes the romance; it's increasingly complex and processes really difficult emotions which I'm very impressed with. I blew through this in a day, so would definitely recommend sticking with it!

theburningbook's review against another edition

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4.0

3.75...?
I have mixed emotions right now. I think I need to process this for longer, but so far I know I liked the end and that we had waaaay more "equal footing" *wink* *wink*. I'm not sure how I feel about the way the story is built, but overall I liked it.
I think I liked the first one a little more, tho. Idk just yet.

racheks's review against another edition

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So it took me a (comparatively) long time to finish this book as I started well over a month ago. And holy cow, I don’t know why it took me so long to finish, because this series is seriously so fucking awesome. Also Bao is baby. Thank you and good night