enbyunicorn 's review for:

The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie
3.75
adventurous challenging dark inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

the world of this novel is harsh and terrifyingly one of our very-possible potential futures. 

this story is a testament to the power of trauma-bonding. damn, the childhood trauma contained in this book. it is hard not to want to reach in and save the characters from what is clearly going to be years and years of self-destructive patterns due to trauma inflicted on them in youth. 

best part of this book: the characters chosen names. every one is a flex.