The Darkness Outside Us

mercury.knight shared a tip "super depressing mindfuck- SUPER worth the read, PLEASE read it. the writing is incredible, the characters are beyond loveable, and the plot is compelling and never dull"

clowns shared a tip "i have so much to say about this book. it was nothing like i expected and unlike other sci fi books i’ve read. it was a rollercoaster with the biggest plot twist i’ve ever read and made me cry at times. a very interesting book and concept!"

alittlebitalicia shared a tip "i read this thanks to a recommendation here on likewise and i absolutely LOVED IT!!! i don’t read much sci fi so that put me a bit out of my comfort zone which really paid off! thanks likewise 💙"

dreameroftheday shared a tip "😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 this book was heartbreaking, and beautiful, and lonely, and sweet, and longing, and extremely intense, and hopeful. It was exactly what I wanted it to be and way, way more. And it saved me from a reading slump! Everyone go read it so it can become a movie someday!! (Pro tip: listen to the Interstellar soundtrack while you’re reading it for extra heartache and hope 🥲👌)"

jaxon_torres shared a tip "I love that the chemistry between the two of them makes sense given their situation. I also love that the plot of the book can stand on its own and is just as captivating as the romance, if not more— A trait that is extremely rare in MLM romance novels. This may very well be the best queer romance I have ever read; I hope to find more stories like this one."

glitchedspringtrap_ shared a tip "So much amazing plot twists. So sad too. I read a sad part and was just shocked and basically went paralyzed for a few minutes.. There are some sensitive topics, but they werent too bad for me. I rate this book an 11/10 because it was amazing!!!"

plumpaperbacks shared a tip "This was phenomenal!!! Not the cute space gays story I was expecting, but an intense space thriller that I never knew what to expect from. I adore Ambrose and Kodiak, and I can’t recommend this enough!!! Prepare for your mind to be BLOWN. Mine was."

emmit_farrell shared a tip "I read this and wow, always kept you on edge with the big plot twists. It’s really well written as well and just overall an amazing book"

cooper_7460 shared a tip "100% recommend for LGBTQ sci-fi! Much more than a romance, an incredibly interesting plot and honestly makes you think a little bit. In the best possible way."

his_little_princess shared a tip "Once i started reading i couldn't stop. Not the cute gay love story i was expecting but im definitely not mad at it. Really made me think and cry and think some more."

alastorthewerewolf2006 shared a tip "One of the greatest queer books I’ve read so far. Loved the creative plot twist. Also the amazing ending. I’m really hoping for a sequel or something"

bryce_pedrosa shared a tip "I really liked the plot of this story, it stays consistent throughout the whole book. This is an LGBTQ romance, but it’s romance in a lowercase r. There isn’t a lot of romantic interaction between the characters. But when there was its written really well."

Spanish_Crossiant shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book! I’m not typically a Sci-Fi reader, but this book was on sale at Barnes and Nobles, and turned out to be amazing :D The book did a good job of having an enjoyable romance while having a compelling plot line. I loved Ambrose and Kodiak, they’re relationship was just made me so happy! This is definitely a 5 stars for me :) And I would totally recommend <3"

corey_in_the_dryer shared a tip "hello im gonna be an outlier here. Part 3-4 are useless. The romance feels a tad bit rushed that the twist feels like a coup out for each part. If it was 3 parts and we do the twist like how it was in part 5 it would be better for me personally."

kambri_fraze shared a tip "Honestly, I don't, I love the entire book but I mainly loved the parts when they were ending one life and starting another. They were sad but it really showed the authors creativity."

connor_robinette shared a tip "This is one of the most mind bendingly creative stories I have ever read. The characters are amazing and I love the fact that you never really know what’s going to happen next. Definitely my favorite read this year."

ryleigh_nelson_7530 shared a tip "This book was amazing :,))) so many unexpected turns and twists I didn’t expect! I’m not usually a fan of Si-FI but this is my one exception!!! I cried a lot throughout this book!!! Which isn’t odd for me but still :,)) the story was beautiful and sad while the characters just light the room. Amazing. "

brandy- shared a tip "This book was phenomenal, thrilling, and everything in betwee. The romance in this book is so intimate and beautiful. I can't recommend this book highly enough. 6/5 stars ⭐"

mrupp shared a tip "I absolutely could not put this book down! I have been nervous about exploring sci-fi but I think I have unlocked a new level of nerd I can’t begin to understand. I was not the biggest fan of the ending but it did work well. All in all it is really well written and I cannot recommend it enough"

ava_mcdonald_8722 shared a tip "It’s amazing. Even though the synopsis isn’t correct about the actual plot itself, it’s a really good book. I recommend it to anyone whose a fan of scfi/psychological/ thriller/ romance. Made me cry and I wasn’t expecting to cry but I did...so loved that. But yeah overall great beautiful book. Also wouldn’t say this is a YA. More of an adult fiction which once again, loved."

dina_pina shared a tip "Once I opened the book, I could not fine myself to put it down. I read it in one day, so many emotions ran through me and I’m craving for more!!!"

donnesha_daniels shared a tip "I had so much anxiety reading this I could barely breathe. Imagine listening to the audiobook like me, I had to skip ahead or have a heart attack Choking on air."

ryan_melon_ shared a tip "So heart wrenching and emotional. I couldn’t put this thing down and it’s one of my favorite mlm books ever. READ IT READ IT READ IT"

drake_harbolt shared a tip "Absolutely obsessed. This book is incredible and has reignited my love for reading as I couldn’t put it down. Definitely a page turner. Love the witty banter between the characters and the chemistry between Kodiak and Ambrose is amazing. Also love the diversity! Can’t recommend enough!"

sruthi_putcha shared a tip "This book was such a journey and I loved every page of it! It’s queer with lovable characters and amazing plot twists. A must read"

gillian_white_3224 shared a tip "Seriously mis-advertised, this is a psychological thriller in space that asks questions about what it means to exist while also having a sweet lgbt romance. Expect shades of 2001: A Space Odessey and Moon."

brady_williams shared a tip "I was skeptical to read this but I have never been more wrong in my life. It’s intense and exciting but you still get that romance that absolutely will melt your heart. I still have chills and I finished it hours ago. Please pick this up."

daydreamers-daze shared a tip "I couldn't put the book done and I really like that their romance wasn't the main focus for this story. It's definitely a good psychological thriller that left me reading for hours"

cristov_russell shared a tip "This was quite the ride. It has a cruel brilliant sharp edge. There is a very human story here wrapped in a scifi setting. The setting challenges the protagonists in ways that you as a reader will are forced to think about how advances in society will shape our morality in the future."

geminiunderyourbed shared a tip "HOLY SHIEEET i came here expected this cute, gay enemies to lovers space book but i received so much more. gosh the storyline was so in-depth and beautiful and i didn’t expect anything. loved it with my whole heart."

kenna_k_draws shared a tip "I finished this book in one night. It was a 9 hour listen as I mainly consume books in audiobook form, stayed up till 4am so I could finish it, staring at the wall. I legit can’t say anything about the book without spoiling a lot but this made me question a lot of things about life and love and infinity. It’s such a beautiful book, made me sob a lot of times. This book will rip a giant hole in your chest. I had to buy a physical copy after listening so I could read along and make annotations."

lanareadsometimes shared a tip "This was freaky. Did not know how to feel cause it was kinda sad and messed up and weird but also really good. Fun journey putting the pieces together. Definitely recommend I read it in one sitting."