The Darkness Outside Us

by Eliot Schrefer
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Good Books rating 4.42
Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)
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  • ID: 1439
  • Added: 2025-10-06
  • Updated: 2025-10-06
  • ISBN: 9780062888259
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Published: 2021-06-01
  • Formats: 3
  • Reviews: 4

In this gripping sci-fi mystery, Ambrose wakes up on the Coordinated Endeavor with no memory of the launch, only to find his shipmate, Kodiak, barricaded away. As they navigate the ship's secrets and uncover evidence of strangers aboard, they must learn to trust each other to survive. Their mission becomes a race against time and hidden dangers, with love as their only hope. The story blends elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance, creating a tense and emotional journey through space.

Reviews
Mangoes and Mayhem · 2023-11-27
moving 5.00

This book is described as one of the best ever read, with a deeply moving and well-written story that lingers long after finishing.

The reviewer was deeply moved by this book, calling it one of the best they've ever read. They highlight the story's emotional depth and excellent writing, which makes it a memorable and impactful read. The reviewer feels that the book's themes and characters stay with you long after you've turned the last page, making it a truly special reading experience.

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    It's one of the best books I've ever read—a story that stays with you long after you're done reading.

    It's deeply moving, well-written, and thought-provoking.

    The book is a deeply moving and well-written story that stays with you long after you're done reading.

Reddit - Fantasy · 2022-04-01
thought-provoking 4.00

The book is described as an existential thriller that challenges expectations and delves into deep themes rather than being a cute rom-com.

The reviewer clarifies that this book is not a lighthearted rom-com but rather an existential thriller that will make you think. They appreciate how the book challenges initial expectations and delves into deeper themes, making it a more substantial and thought-provoking read. The reviewer's perspective suggests that the book is more about exploring complex ideas than providing a simple, entertaining story.

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    If you want a cute rom-com with two boys in space, this is not the book for you.

    If you want an existential thriller that will make ...

    This book was great.

Metaphors and Moonlight · 2021-09-26
poignant 4.50

The book is a powerful exploration of strength and life, with a quiet but poetic love story. It's heavy but deeply moving and thought-provoking.

The reviewer found this book to be a heavy but powerful read, delving into themes of strength, life, and love. The love story is described as quiet and poetic, adding a layer of depth to the narrative. They appreciate the poignant exploration of human emotions and the cosmic scale of the story. Overall, it's a deeply moving and thought-provoking book that lingers long after reading.

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    This is a heavy book, but also a powerful, poignant exploration of strength and life and people and love, with a love story that's quiet but poetic and ...

    It's a deeply moving, well-written, and thought-provoking story that stays with you long after you're done reading.

    The book is one of the best I've ever read—a story that stays with you long after you're done reading.

Madelinetodd.com · 2021-08-10
heartrending 4.20

The book is more than just a thriller or sci-fi romance; it's a heartrending exploration of love and grief on a cosmic scale.

The reviewer found this book to be a heartrending and harrowing exploration of love and grief, set against a cosmic backdrop. They appreciate how the story transcends typical thriller or romance tropes, delving into deeper emotional territories. The reviewer highlights the book's ability to evoke strong emotions and its profound impact on the reader.

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    The Darkness Outside Us is more than just a thriller or a sci-fi romance – it's a heartrending and harrowing exploration of love and grief on a cosmic scale.

    The book is a heartrending and harrowing exploration of love and grief.

    It's a profound and impactful story that stays with you long after you've finished reading.

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