The Darkness Outside Us
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021, is a 397-page work of juvenile fiction that blends elements of action and adventure with science fiction. This narrative follows two boys, Ambrose and Kodiak, who find themselves aboard the Coordinated Endeavor on a rescue mission. Ambrose awakens with no memory of how he got there, facing a series of mysteries, including the ship’s operating system, which is voiced by his mother, and the presence of a barricaded shipmate.
Readers will encounter a story that explores themes of survival, trust, and the complexities of relationships in a high-stakes environment. As Ambrose and Kodiak navigate the secrets of the ship, they must learn to collaborate despite their initial enmity, especially when the stakes involve rescuing Ambrose’s sister. The book delves into the dynamics of family and friendship against a backdrop of a dystopian setting, making it a compelling read for those interested in young adult fiction and science fiction.
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They Both Die at the End meets Gravity in this mind-bending sci-fi mystery and tender love story about two boys aboard a spaceship sent on a rescue mission, from two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer. Stonewall Honor Award winner!
Two boys, alone in space. Sworn enemies sent on the same rescue mission.
Ambrose wakes up on the Coordinated Endeavor with no memory of a launch. There’s more that doesn’t add up: evidence indicates strangers have been on board, the ship’s operating system is voiced by his mother, and his handsome, brooding shipmate has barricaded himself away. But nothing will stop Ambrose from making his mission succeed–not when he’s rescuing his own sister.
In order to survive the ship’s secrets, Ambrose and Kodiak will need to work together and learn to trust each other . . . especially once they discover what they are truly up against. Love might be the only way to survive.
* Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of the Year * A Booklist Editor’s Choice of the Year * A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book of the Year * A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults & Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Book of the Year *
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