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A review by onthesamepage
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I recommend going into this blind. Don't even read the synopsis. This was so not what I was expecting it to be, and I had an amazing time reading it.
To me, this book is an excellent example of what YA should be. The plot is so smart, but it's still clearly for a YA audience. Some of the parts where I would expect an adult novel to dig deep into the hard scifi aspects are softened here, and that's exactly what the book needed.
I loved getting to see how Ambrose and Kodiak grow towards each other—there were parts that really hit me in the feels. There's an excellent balance of focus on the characters, combined with a compelling story. It'll take you on a ride if you let it.
To me, this book is an excellent example of what YA should be. The plot is so smart, but it's still clearly for a YA audience. Some of the parts where I would expect an adult novel to dig deep into the hard scifi aspects are softened here, and that's exactly what the book needed.
I loved getting to see how Ambrose and Kodiak grow towards each other—there were parts that really hit me in the feels. There's an excellent balance of focus on the characters, combined with a compelling story. It'll take you on a ride if you let it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer and Suicide