{"product_id":"the-abyss-surrounds-us-9780738746913","title":"The Abyss Surrounds Us","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Cassandra Leung, bossing around sea monsters is just the family business. She's been a Reckoner trainer-in-training ever since she could walk, raising the giant, genetically engineered beasts to defend ships as they cross the pirate-infested NeoPacific. But when the pirate queen Santa Elena swoops in on Cas's first solo mission and snatches her from the bloodstained decks, Cas's dream of being a full-time trainer seems dead in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaiting for her on the pirate ship is an unhatched Reckoner pup. Santa Elena wants to take back the seas with a monster of her own, and she needs a proper trainer to do it. She orders Cas to raise the pup and teach him to fight for the pirates. If Cas fails, her blood will be the next to paint the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Debut Novel Combining Science Fiction and High-Stakes Adventure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis young adult novel delivers genetically engineered sea creatures, pirate warfare, and a complex relationship between captor and captive. Set in a dystopian future where the NeoPacific has become a battleground, the story follows Cassandra as she navigates impossible choices while training a deadly Reckoner for the very pirates who destroyed her mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung adult science fiction with dystopian elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGBTQ representation with queer romance subplot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong female protagonist facing moral dilemmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction-packed narrative featuring sea monsters and pirates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsian and multicultural character representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible reading format suitable for high interest\/low vocabulary readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmily Skrutskie\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ithaca, NY) has had her short fiction published by Harper Teen and attends Cornell University. \u003cem\u003eThe Abyss Surrounds Us\u003c\/em\u003e is her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book appeals to readers who enjoy Pacific Rim-inspired stories, enemies-to-lovers dynamics, and science fiction that blends genetic engineering with maritime adventure. The narrative combines the thrill of monster training with the tension of captivity, creating a unique take on YA fantasy and science fiction genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680720818450,"sku":"9780738746913","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-abyss-surrounds-us-9780738746913","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}