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The Edge of the Abyss Paperback – April 18, 2017

by Emily Skrutskie (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 469 ratings
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Three weeks have passed since Cassandra Leung pledged her allegiance to ruthless pirate-queen Santa Elena and set free Bao, the sea monster Reckoner she'd been forced to train. The days as a pirate trainee are long and grueling, but it's not the physical pain that Cas dreads most. It's being forced to work with Swift, the pirate girl who broke her heart. But Cas has even bigger problems when she discovers Boa is not the only a monster swimming free. Other Reckoners illegally sold to pirates have escaped their captors and are taking the NeoPacific by storm, attacking ships at random and ruining the ocean ecosystem. As a Reckoner trainer, Cas might be the only one who can stop them. But how can she take up arms against the creatures she used to care for and protect? Will Cas embrace the murky morals that life as a pirate brings or perish in the dark waters of the NeoPacific? The exciting sequel to The Abyss Surrounds Us
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    Abyss Series
  3. Print length
    296 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    4 - 7
  6. Lexile measure
    870L
  7. Dimensions
    5.2 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
  8. Publisher
    Flux
  9. Publication date
    April 18, 2017
  10. ISBN-10
    1635830001
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1635830002
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Gr 8 Up—Cassandra Leung has become an official member of Santa Selena's crew. She abandoned her sea monster (a Reckoner), lost her family, and was deceived by Swift, the one person she trusted. Now she must find her place in this world of pirates. Cas learns that there are many Reckoners that were stolen and are now demolishing the ecosystem of the ocean, and all the pirates look to her for a solution. They must destroy the illegal Reckoners to save the sea. To do so, Cas must learn to rely on all those she has lost throughout this journey. She must accept that she will have to kill those she was raised to protect. And she must decide whose side she is on once and for all. Skrutskie's sequel to The Abyss Surrounds Us is just as engaging as its predecessor. It introduces pirates as a group who work together to protect their life force, the ocean, after being turned away from society. Just like Cas, the audience will struggle as they wonder whom they should support. Readers will love this sci-fi adventure story. VERDICT Purchase where the first novel and sci-fi are popular.—Jessica Strefling, US Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Library

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"Sci-fi piracy at its finest--Skrutskie has penned another winner." --Booklist Reviews

"Skrutskie deftly balances introspection and action, making for a page-turning, thoughtful read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Linking pirate myth and strong queer female characters with a dystopian vision of the future, The Edge of the Abyss is nothing short of stunning." --teenvogue.com

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flux (April 18, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635830001
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635830002
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 870L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 469 ratings

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Emily Skrutskie

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Emily Skrutskie is six feet tall. She lives and works in Los Angeles. Skrutskie is the author of THE ABYSS SURROUNDS US series, HULLMETAL GIRLS, and the Bloodright Trilogy, starting with BONDS OF BRASS. Her latest novel, THE SALVATION GAMBIT, is now available wherever books are sold.

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Customers find this book to be a fun read and an amazing sequel that broadens the universe. They appreciate its focus on character development and the inclusion of sea monsters, with one customer particularly noting the insight into the pirates. The romance aspect receives mixed reactions, with several customers finding the ending contrived.

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15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting it's a rollercoaster ride.

"...The action scenes were fantastic and a nice step up from the first book. If you liked the first book, this sequel is worth a read." Read more

"**Slight Spoilers** This book is a rollercoaster. A lot of introspection, a lot of action, a lot of emotions...." Read more

"...This book was definitely entertaining and had a lot of its own strengths that kept it as amazing as the first...." Read more

"A wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable book. I loved reading it and the way that it brought a world to life...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pirates"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pirate elements in the book, with one customer highlighting the fun depictions and another noting the inclusion of sea monsters.

"Big fan of pirates, simple side love stories, and sea monsters. The action scenes were fantastic and a nice step up from the first book...." Read more

"...I loved the premise with The Abyss that surrounds us, fun depictions of pirates and a lot of differing motivations driving characters to their..." Read more

"...I enjoyed this book quite a lot (I mean, lesbian pirates and sea monsters, what more could you want?)." Read more

"...Loved the way the characters progressed and the insight we got into the pirates we got in this book!" Read more

6 customers mention "Series quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the sequel as an amazing follow-up to the series.

"...she's come up with an excellent series...." Read more

"Great sequel and ending for this series! Loved the way the characters progressed and the insight we got into the pirates we got in this book!" Read more

"Great sequel following The Abyss Surrounds Us...." Read more

"An Amazing sequel. I don’t know how she got better than the first." Read more

6 customers mention "Thought provoking"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one mentioning how it brought a world to life and another noting how it broadened the universe.

"**Slight Spoilers** This book is a rollercoaster. A lot of introspection, a lot of action, a lot of emotions...." Read more

"If you loved the first book, you need to read this sequel. It expands the world so well and we get to know so much more about what the earth looks..." Read more

"...I loved reading it and the way that it brought a world to life. I might just wind up dreaming of having a Reckoner of my own fairly frequently." Read more

"...I found this book more thought-provoking and focused on the characters as opposed to the Reckoner training in The Abyss Surrounds Us." Read more

3 customers mention "Focus"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book focuses on the characters.

"...I found this book more thought-provoking and focused on the characters as opposed to the Reckoner training in The Abyss Surrounds Us." Read more

"...us, fun depictions of pirates and a lot of differing motivations driving characters to their actions...." Read more

"Great sequel and ending for this series! Loved the way the characters progressed and the insight we got into the pirates we got in this book!" Read more

9 customers mention "Romance"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the romance in the book, with some finding the ending contrived, while one customer appreciates the premise with The Abyss.

"Big fan of pirates, simple side love stories, and sea monsters. The action scenes were fantastic and a nice step up from the first book...." Read more

"...The ending is a bit contrived...." Read more

"...I loved the premise with The Abyss that surrounds us, fun depictions of pirates and a lot of differing motivations driving characters to their..." Read more

"...What a fun story of pirates, monsters, and a drama filled lesbian love." Read more

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  • Autumn Harper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pirate Queens and Kings vs Monsters of their own design
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2022
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    Big fan of pirates, simple side love stories, and sea monsters. The action scenes were fantastic and a nice step up from the first book. If you liked the first book, this sequel is worth a read.
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  • nonner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ending falls ever so slightly flat.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2023
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    **Slight Spoilers**

    This book is a rollercoaster. A lot of introspection, a lot of action, a lot of emotions. A lot of Cas and Swift.

    Then we get to the ending, and it builds, and it builds, and then... That perfect final quote never came. And it was a little disappointing.
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  • Megington
    5.0 out of 5 stars As good as the first!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017
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    I'm really excited that this book wasn't a huge disappointment. Usually sequels, especially ones that might not have initially been planned, fall a bit flat in comparison to the first one. I've read sequels where the characters don't quite seem like the same people, and sometimes the plots are a stretch and desperate grab for anything even remotely as interesting as the first plot line. This book was definitely entertaining and had a lot of its own strengths that kept it as amazing as the first. If you read the first book and enjoyed it, then you definitely won't be disappointed by this one!!
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  • Danielle Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfying Sequel
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017
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    If you loved the first book, you need to read this sequel. It expands the world so well and we get to know so much more about what the earth looks like - plus, of course, so much more Cas and Swift. The ending was really satisfying, it leaves you wanting more but there's no annoying cliffhanger either. I really don't want to give away too much but please trust me, if you like TASU, you're going to like this.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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    A wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable book. I loved reading it and the way that it brought a world to life. I might just wind up dreaming of having a Reckoner of my own fairly frequently.
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  • Erica Friedman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Adventure Novel
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
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    Pirates and ninjas are staples of adventure novels and I honestly thought there wasn't much one could do with them. But Emily Skrustkie takes has an innovative look at this old trope, adds in some giant sea monsters and hey presto! she's come up with an excellent series. Cas Leung is an imperfect heroine, surrounded by broken people and one nonetheless roots for her to find a path through uncharted and unchartable waters of piracy and politics and human relationships.

    Cas' relationship with Swift is rocky and realistic and the fact that they are both women is never the issue. They have to deal with a lot of issues between and round them, but that one thing is never part of the conflict, which is appealing.

    I'd recommend this especially to YA readers looking for female leads with active roles in adventure settings *not* set in a dystopia.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great followup
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2017
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    I really enjoyed this book! The sequel to The Abyss Surrounds Us follows Cas as she navigates pirate life as a trainee instead of a prisoner. I found this book more thought-provoking and focused on the characters as opposed to the Reckoner training in The Abyss Surrounds Us.
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  • Ruykann
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not as good as book one
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017
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    Good but with much more of a romantic focus compared to book one so some of the world building is lost. The ending is a bit contrived. I think the author could have hatched more interesting character development and a third book if Swift had died with things bitterly unresolved. Would have been interesting to see more about the intelligence of the simian Hellbeasts; maybe the development of another sentient species? Seems like some missed opportunities to pander shallow good guys win romance. Which ultimately is just boring, not heartwarming.
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  • Kat Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2021
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    This was an excellent follow up to the first novel, The Abyss Surrounds Us. Sometimes you read a sequel and it takes a while to get going, the author trying to refresh the reader's memory. That's not the case here. We are straight into the nitty gritty. I loved the relationships between all of the characters, not just Cas and Swift. They are so well rounded, they jumped off the page at me. The dialogue and internal thoughts are natural and flow well. The world also continues to be fully believable. There is a bit of a shocking twist towards the end, but it doesn't feel forced because we are sort of prepared for it part way through. I actually liked this book better than the first. The author leaves things open enough that a spin off series could be written in the future. I hope one is, because everything about the Abyss is awesome. Highly recommend.
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  • Clara
    3.0 out of 5 stars La primera parte mejor
    Reviewed in Spain on September 14, 2017
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    Menuda desilusión me llevé, es un buen libro, pero la primera parte le pega diez mil patadas a esta. Además sentí como que el final era super precipitado, que la autora tenía ganas de acabar y dijo: hasta aquí hemos llegado, bye.
    En fin, es una buena saga, pero podría haber dado mucho más.
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  • astercrash
    5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible follow up
    Reviewed in Australia on April 18, 2017
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    Edge of the Abyss lifts the bar when it comes to action sequences, complicated romance, moral dilemmas and growing up. I physically struggled to put this book down.
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  • Isabelle T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars J'ai adoré
    Reviewed in France on October 18, 2018
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    This book had me thrown in a whirlwind of feelings. I laughed, screamed, cried.

    When I was so invested in the relationship between Cas and Swift during the first book, I could not bring myself to like Swift anymore after the revelation at the end of the first book. But as Cas tried to forgive her, and I understood her struggle, I also tried to forgive Swift like her. But I guess my love for animals was too strong for that.

    Emily Skrutskie did a fine job at writing this story, the world set up is brilliant and very well thought.

    Definitely worth reading, if you are even just a little curious about the ocean and pirates all the while loving lesbians!
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  • Sally
    5.0 out of 5 stars I finished it all in one go!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 10, 2020
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    Such an amazing and thrilling world the author has crafted! (though I personally would not want to be its inhabitant lol).

    I love munching (and agonizing) over the captain’s mind games, over Cas’s struggle to find her true purpose and feelings in between all this mess, and the kind hearts of the fifteen gang members that shine through the hard times.

    It is also my dream to be able to create such a grand and complex world and characters like Emily has done so greatly in this book. It inspires me and so definitely gets a 9.5/10 from me!

    Looking forward to her next installments! XD
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