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The Vanishing Deep

Astrid Scholte (Goodreads Author)

3.97 · Rating details · 413 ratings · 194 reviews

Bestselling author Astrid Scholte, returns with a thrilling adventure in which the dead can be revived...for a price.

Seventeen-year-old Tempe was born into a world of water. When the Great Waves destroyed her planet, its people had to learn to survive living on the water, but the ruins of the cities below still called. Tempe dives daily, scavenging the ruins of a bygone ...more

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Mar 09, 2020 Lenka Bandurová marked it as to-read

Okay, this is so strange. Four Dead Queens was everywhere months before the book was published. There was so much hype!

And this just somehow sneaked into bookshops without anyone (or was it just me?) noticing.

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Sep 04, 2019 Candace Robinson rated it it was amazing

What a unique and interesting world! I loved the whole world drowned by water concept! It had a tinge of Waterworld but a hundred times better!

These characters! I especially loved Lor. He had so much guilt going on and he just needed some love! Elysea was seriously a wonderful side character! She was sweet, genuine, and unselfish! Tempe, you couldnt help but feel for her, especially after being alone for the past two years and struggling to survive!

I swear, Scholte has the coolest worlds, best ...more

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Oct 29, 2019 Astrid Scholte added it · (Review from the author)

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Mar 26, 2020 Ellie (faerieontheshelf) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-lit, stand-alone-novels, sci-fi, lgbtqia, thrillers-crime-mystery, recieved-for-review

The worldbuilding concept behind this book surely grabs attention: it's not often I see a book based in a sci-fi/futuristic fantasy watery world where sea levels have risen (it doesn't seem far-fetched to say it has real-world parallels) and the heroine is a diver.

I wanted a quick, easily-read standalone and THE VANISHING DEEP delivered. It definitely reads and feels like a YA novel (obviously because it is a YA novel), with tight pacing that keeps the narrative flowing. It's not as developed ...more

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Feb 24, 2020 The Nerd Daily rated it really liked it

Originally published on The Nerd Daily | Review by Ellie King

Twenty-four hours with your loved one didnt make it any easier to say goodbye, no matter what Palindromena promised. There was no closure. There never would be.

What would you do if you could spend 24 hours with a lost loved one? The Vanishing Deep by bestselling author, Astrid Scholte, asks that question and then takes the reader on a whirlwind adventure as we explore the possibilities. A standalone novel, it is the story of Tempest Originally published on The Nerd Daily | Review by Ellie King

“Twenty-four hours with your loved one didn’t make it any easier to say goodbye, no matter what Palindromena promised. There was no closure. There never would be.”

What would you do if you could spend 24 hours with a lost loved one? The Vanishing Deep by bestselling author, Astrid Scholte, asks that question and then takes the reader on a whirlwind adventure as we explore the possibilities. A standalone novel, it is the story of Tempest Alerin. Tempest, or Tempe, is a seventeen-year-old girl living alone on a reef known as the Equinox. She spends her days diving the ocean dwelling wrecks of the old world looking for items to sell in an attempt to save enough money to allow her one last chance to speak to her sister Elysea who tragically died two years ago. On the island of Palindromena, there is a research facility that, for a hefty price, will grant you the chance to revive your loved one for 24 hours to allow you to say your final goodbyes. Tempe, however, has something else in mind. She isn’t looking for a family reunion, she wants answers that only Elysea can give her.

The Vanishing Deep is set in a scarily prophetic world where society as we know it has been destroyed and consumed by the Great Waves. This has created a dystopian water world where the remaining population lives on islands or strongly regulated reefs. The population on the reefs are monitored closely as life is now a temperamental balancing act. They have to deal with weight limits, overpopulation, and the related health issues of living with so much salt in the air. Tempe and her sister Elysea grew up on Equinox reef with their parents until their tragic death in a boating accident. With no adult care, the girls were forced to dive the sunken wrecks of the old world in an attempt to find a source of income. After her sister’s death, Tempe is left alone to dive the seas in an attempt to survive, but also to search for the answers she desperately needs as Tempe’s sister died with a terrible secret and she needs to know the answer.

The old world wrecks are the remnants of our current world as we know it and while Scholte doesn’t explain exactly how the Great Waves came to be, there is an overwhelming hint throughout the plot about the importance of sustainability and the need to care for our environment. The worldbuilding in this story is deep and effortless and the detailed description of the ocean, the wrecks and general life transports the reader into this water world. This is an ocean book like none other before it.

After Tempe finds a lucrative treasure, she finally has enough notes to buy her sisters temporary revival. The research facility on the nearby island of Palindromena is one of marvel and mystery. This is a facility with the technology to revive your loved one for 24 hours for a high cost, three thousand notes to be exact. The Vanishing Deep is told from dual point of views, which follows Tempe but are also introduced to Lor, a hermitted “employee” of Palindromena. Lor is an unlikely main character and is drawn into the action somewhat by accident. Lor doesn’t believe in the value of the revival process the facility provides and he knows this because he has experienced it first hand. Filled with grief for the death of his friend and his memory of the revival process, Lor knows how devastating the experience can be. When Tempe arrives on Palindromena ready to interrogate her sister, their paths cross and the adventure begins.

The two main characters are wonderfully crafted and compliment each other. Tempe is confident, fierce, and stubborn. She shares her feelings freely and is passionate about her beliefs. Lor on the other hand is the complete opposite. Shy, quiet, and hiding many secrets, Lor is the yin to Tempe’s yang. The addition of the secondary characters Elysea, Tempe’s sister, and Raylan, Lor’s only friend is used to balance the extreme personality traits of the main characters.

This adventure takes the characters on a fast-paced chase running against the clock. The 24 hour countdown is a thrilling plot point that keeps the story moving and the characters on their toes. Through this race against the clock, we learn some very important things about the characters: their passions, loves, compassion, and moral compass. Each chapter begins with a countdown clock and this makes the book a race for the reader as well. This book is a total page turner. In true Astrid Scholte fashion, this book is also filled with perfectly timed, multi-layered plot twists that are as gut wrenching as they are clever. The only downside of having a countdown clock built into a story’s plot is that there is the pressure that events must end. The Vanishing Deep races to its conclusion and then ends somewhat abruptly and unexpectedly with a moderately happy ending.

The Vanishing Deep is an emotional rollercoaster dealing with death, sacrifice, and love. The theme of love is multifaceted and explored in so many different ways. Scholte’s writing style is beautiful and the story flows easily, taking the reader along for the ride rather than being simply an observer. The environmental theme resonates subtly throughout and the entire premise has left me wondering if I had the opportunity to speak to a lost loved one, would I take it? ...more

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Sep 03, 2019 Jackie ϟ Bookseller rated it really liked it

Shelves: three-stars-alright, read-arcs

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

3.5/5 stars

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I liked Four Dead Queens, so I'm pretty excited for this one!

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Feb 29, 2020 CallMeAfterCoffee rated it really liked it

I had a really fun time with this one! I chose it to try and read it in one day, and I did it! I had such a good time with it ☺. Our main characters are great, I love that while there was some angst, it wasn't over the top blown out of proportion drama. The story took some twists and turns and I thought the ending was great! I also loved the commentary on grief, a lot of this book centers around feeling grief and how it can cripple you and keep you from really enjoying life and it was so ...more

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Oct 01, 2019 Sarah Glenn Marsh rated it it was amazing

Prepare to be swept away by this thrilling new story from Astrid! This book has it all: a countdown, adventure on the sea, cool creatures, and one of my favorite sister relationships I've ever read. I LOVED it!

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Jan 18, 2020 Jennifer rated it did not like it · review of another edition

I.... am genuinely at a loss to come up with a constructive review. I would ordinarily couch my criticisms in between some compliments but I cant do that here, mainly because I just dont have much to say that is positive.

The concept has potential. The world in which The Vanishing Deep takes place is some kind of dystopia created when a giant continent of ice melted and caused the oceans to rise and cover the land. The people now live on loosely joined man-made floating cities that are located I.... am genuinely at a loss to come up with a constructive review. I would ordinarily couch my criticisms in between some compliments but I can’t do that here, mainly because I just don’t have much to say that is positive.

The concept has potential. The world in which “The Vanishing Deep” takes place is some kind of dystopia created when a giant continent of ice melted and caused the oceans to rise and cover the land. The people now live on loosely joined man-made floating “cities” that are located near whatever land still exists. In this world there are few ways to make money, and on the island of Palindromena scientists have discovered a way to bring the dead back to life, but only for 24 hours. It costs an outrageous amount of money, and Tempest spends the two years following her sister’s death saving every note she can just to bring her sister, Elysea, back in the hopes she will learn what happened to their parents years before.

And that’s it. That’s the premise. That’s where my (admittedly very weak) compliments end. Because the characters, aside from Tempest, were one-dimensional and had no real motivations. The book relies on the countdown clock to create tension, but it’s hard to stay engaged in a story with no real antagonist or motivation beyond a simple 24 hour timer. There’s a villain, but they’re not introduced until more than halfway through the 420 page book, and even then they don’t stand up to scrutiny. There’s one moment of “danger” and it passes almost instantly. The book relies on the end to satisfy the reader, but there’s no real conflict. I kept reading because I was hoping there would be a twist, even if it was predictable, and when it finally came, I was bored out of my mind.

I feel terrible writing this review. I want so badly to have something positive to say. I also seem to be the only person who feels this way, so it’s entirely possible I am an outlier and most other people will find this book exciting, or at the very least, entertaining. ...more

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Feb 16, 2020 Jessi (Novel Heartbeat) rated it did not like it

Shelves: 1-star

Hooboy *takes deep breath* This is not going to be pretty. Honestly, I should have just DNFed this book. The only reason I didn't is because the world was intriguing and in the beginning I was really interested. But sadly, the farther I read, the worse it got.

I'll start with the positive: The concept was FANTASTIC. In the beginning, I was so onboard! It felt so much like Waterworld, which I love. The idea of a post-apocalyptic world of water is amazing! However, that was where the enjoyment ...more

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Oct 12, 2019 Danielle (always_read_the_end_first) rated it really liked it

"My mother used to say that change happened. For everyone. People changed, people could enact change. But that was bullshit. Change happened to you. Life, and death, they happened to you. And there was nothing you could do about it. You either held on for the ride or got swept away in the storm. " - Astrid Scholte
4.5 STARS
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Aug 18, 2019 Michelle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

WOW!!! Beautifully written and just simply amazing.

Dear Booklovers: 👇

Add this book to your TBR
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You are WELCOME 😉🧡🌷

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Mar 01, 2020 Toya rated it liked it

Ill be honest, when I read the premise for this one and saw the cover, I couldnt get my hands on this one fast enough. Luckily, I was able to win this one on BookishFirst.

Tempest has spent the last two years diving for anything that she can sell for notes. With enough money, Tempest can go to a research facility called Palindromena, which specializes in resurrecting the dead for 24 hours. Tempest plans to resurrect her sister Elysea in order to finally get her sister to confess to the the death I’ll be honest, when I read the premise for this one and saw the cover, I couldn’t get my hands on this one fast enough. Luckily, I was able to win this one on BookishFirst.

Tempest has spent the last two years diving for anything that she can sell for notes. With enough money, Tempest can go to a research facility called Palindromena, which specializes in resurrecting the dead for 24 hours. Tempest plans to resurrect her sister Elysea in order to finally get her sister to confess to the the death of their parents.

Everything about the resurrection process is wrong. The warden who resurrects Elysea is not exactly who he says he is. Tempest is supposed to convince Elysea that she’s been in a medically induced coma, but of course, Elysea quickly catches on to her untimely surmise. Elysea knows how to get answers surrounding their parents, but it entails the two of them breaking her out of the facility and embarking on a dangerous mission.

I admired the depths of sisterhood between Tempest and Elysea. Even though so much pain exists between them, neither one is willing to give up on the other. We alternate POVs between Tempest and Lor (the lying Warden), but I would’ve much preferred alternating POVs between Tempest and Elysea. I am also still on the fence with Lor, but I will let you decide that for yourselves.

I am also still very confused about how the whole magic behind the resurrection happens. The research facility developed this technology to resurrect someone for 24 hours without any memory of harm or showing any signs of injury, and their lives are tied to that of the Warden who resurrects them. The big picture behind this sort of makes sense, but the rules behind this magic system are never properly explained or flushed out.

I would also classify this book as a book that definitely feels very YA. Since the crux of this story deals with death and resurrection, I was expecting something much darker akin to blood magic, but I felt that this story just skimmed the surface. The author could’ve taken the opportunity to delve into something much darker and complex, but I felt that she was a bit safe in that regard.

Thank you to BookishFirst and Penguin Teen for my giveaway win. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own. ...more

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Mar 12, 2020 Diana rated it it was amazing

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Oct 08, 2019 Celia McMahon rated it liked it

Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for a chance to review this book.

First off, kudos to the author for creating a unique setting for THE VANISHING DEEP. I was swept away (pun intended) from the first chapter. It was Astrid's way of giving us these deep, realistic characters that drew me in. She has a way of writing protagonists with such emotion, and I loved that.

The world was incredibly different than anything I've ever read. Tempest lives on one of the few reefs that survived after an ...more

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Mar 03, 2020 Taschima rated it really liked it

Shelves: stacking-the-shelves, alamw20

"Was it easier for death to strike you down without warning? Or was it better to know when death would strike, so you could use your last hours, months, years, to be with the people you cared about?"

I'll take death without warning, thank you very much.

One thing I will give Astrid Scholte, she is a really good story teller. The Vanishing Deep reminded me of The Bone Houses; not because of the story itself, but because of how readable it is. You go from page to page without noticing the time ...more

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Oct 13, 2019 Chloe rated it really liked it

*Spoiler free*

I enjoyed Four Dead Queens and I've been looking forward to seeing what her other books could hold. And I knew it was going to be an ocean book and despite my dislike of the beach, I always feel drawn to ocean books. Plus, it's a sister book. A sister book where one is trying to revive the other. And breakouts out of facilities while the employees chase them and it's filled with secrets. Trigger warnings: death, vomiting, grief

I really loved this world. I'm finding that ocean *Spoiler free*

I enjoyed Four Dead Queens and I've been looking forward to seeing what her other books could hold. And I knew it was going to be an ocean book and despite my dislike of the beach, I always feel drawn to ocean books. Plus, it's a sister book. A sister book where one is trying to revive the other. And breakouts out of facilities while the employees chase them and it's filled with secrets. Trigger warnings: death, vomiting, grief

I really loved this world. I'm finding that ocean worlds are kind of hit or miss for me, and I found this one fascinating. I feel like it took a really realistic stance on how this world came to be and it considered the nuances of this world really well. Like weight limits. Only so many people can be apart of the certain floating communities to keep them from sinking. Plus, I loved Tempest diving through the depths and going through the ruins of the old world. And there's so much salt that it crusts people's eyes shut when they sleep and there's a disease called crystal lung because of all the salt in the air. The communities are so are oceany and I loved how they lived in their world.

Though, I felt like some of it could have been explored more. It felt like there were aspects that I were expecting to be darker and I felt like had more potential. The plot twists relating to world aspects didn't really shock me. But, I think this is because there were other things going on. There was a lot of aspects that had a lot to them, so they all didn't have room to fully breath.

I really liked Tempest. She's a fantastic water witch (not really, but that's a nickname haha). She's fierce and she's stubborn and she's dealing with so much. I wasn't expecting to like Elysea so much, but I did. I loved how she and Tempest interacted I loved their relationship. Raylan was more of a minor character, but I still thought he was cool! Lor was interesting. I still don't quite know how I feel about him. I like him, but I'm not sure how I feel about his actions. I feel like his emotional plotline could have been fleshed out more. His feelings were confusing, in a realistic way, but I would have liked to see him try and figure things out more. And it was different where his character went and I would have liked the ending to be longer, but I think I liked it. There was also an aro character!

This book is really emotional. It deals with the loss of loved ones. And being able to to see them again for twenty-four hours. I feel like those feelings could have been focused on more, but that's just me!

I'm usually not a huge fan of books that take place over such a short period of time. But I felt like this one does it really, really well! It's packed full of emotions and worldbuilding and character development. So much happens, but it doesn't feel rushed. It's done really well.

I felt like some of the twists could have been done a bit better. They didn't seem as shocking as I thought and I guess I was expecting something more sometimes. But, the last one was pretty awesome. I definitely wasn't expecting it!

Astrid Scholte is such an amazing writer. The writing was beautiful, the world was so expansive and I was so intrigued with all of it. And I loved Tempested and I enjoyed seeing her navigate everything. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what Scholte writes next! ...more

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Feb 23, 2020 Vee_Bookish marked it as to-read

This book has gone from being barely on my radar to being on every social media page I visit

Fuck it let's do it

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Nov 12, 2019 Sabrina Ricci rated it it was amazing

I could not put this book down. Astrid Scholte's writing is so captivating, and I loved the premise of this story, and all its twists (and there are many, many wonderful twists)!

There's more to every character than meets the eye, and Tempest is such a compelling, strong character, who has a deep, complex connection with her sister. Reading this reminded me that I should call my sister more often!

I also really liked reading the story from two different perspectives: Tempest's and Lor's, and ...more

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Sep 03, 2019 Sophie_The_Jedi_Knight is currently reading it

Shelves: i-need-more-than-air

9/3/19:
Oh YES!

I really liked Four Dead Queens. I have an ARC but I also bought the Barnes and Noble exclusive hardcover when it came out because I wanted to be an official FDQ superfan. I'm so excited to follow Scholte through her writing career.

Also, this synopsis sounds AMAZING. Is this the final cover? I actually kinda like it.

Crossing my fingers for an ARC. Wish me luck...

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Feb 29, 2020 Jenny (Bookbookowl) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: march-2020-releases

Thank you so much to Allen & Unwin for providing me with a copy of The Vanishing Deep in exchange for an honest review!

The Vanishing Deep was such a unique story! Set in a world almost entirely covered by water, where a special institute can revive those who have drowned, for exactly 24 hours, for a price. Usually paid by family members wanting a second chance to say goodbye to their loved ones, Tempe wants to revive her sister but for a different reason. After being told her sister was ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Katie rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-star-rating, favorites, owned, arc, read-in-2020

Actual Rating: 4.5 Stars

OMG I loved this book. It was really fast paced and so hard to put down, and I was so interested in finding out whatever happened next. I really liked the dual POV and getting to know the characters. There were definitely things that I didn't expect to happen, but it only made the story that much better. That being said, there was a little issue I had with something that happened towards the end (no spoilers, but I felt that it wasn't very well developed) but it wasn't ...more

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Mar 02, 2020 Elizabeth Mellen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This was a really interesting premise and kept me reading.

I didnt feel super connected to any of the characters, though, so it didnt hit me emotionally the way I might have expected or wanted some of the scenes to. It had some instalove-y vibes, not quite love, maybe, but still. This could totally be a me problem, though.

I really liked the idea of the world/technology and kind of wanted more of that, even though its a secret. I thought that it was new and different, not the same premises of ...more

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Feb 13, 2020 Elyse rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: personal-physical, books-i-won, free-bookish-first-books, genre-science-fic, genre-fantasy, 2020-usa-publication, books-acquired-2019, genre-age-young-adult, stars-4, 2020-gr-challenge

Won Paperback ARC from BookishFirst.com!

I also won Scholte's first book, Four Dead Queens, from BookishFirst.com! I enjoyed that one and also enjoyed this one! Scholte is quickly cementing herself into the fantasy genre. This book was very unique. It gave me Waterworld and The Little Mermaid vibes. I thought the technology she created where someone can bring back a dead person for 24 hours was really interesting. The world-building was so cool! I could easily visualize the depths Tempe scavenged ...more

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Jan 10, 2020 Donna rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, 2020

This YA Post-Apocalyptic Thriller was AMAZING!!! I couldnt put it down!!!

It takes place in a world of almost all water. The old world is under the ocean. The world building in this book is so well done, I could picture everything so clearly in my mind.

Tempe (or Tempest) is my FAVORITE character, and she is just sooo much!!! There is so much depth to this 17 (almost 18) year old. She was fearless and determined, but she also had faults and so much anger. She and her sister, Elysea, lost their ...more

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Feb 04, 2020 Rachael rated it it was amazing

First and foremost, I would like to thank PenguinTeen for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review and promotion. This in no way impacts my review, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Astrid Scholte is a new auto buy author for me. I loved Four Dead Queens and I just knew that The Vanishing Deep was going to be just as good if her writing style carried over.

This book explores a dystopian world like I have not read before. This being a stand-alone makes me sad because I would ...more

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Feb 28, 2020 Kim rated it liked it

Shelves: sci-fi, dystopian

"For the first time in my life, I Whispered words of prayer to the Gods below, not knowing if they existed, listened or cared. But wasn't that how everyone prayed? With faith that they weren't alone and no evidence to prove it?"

The Vanishing Deep by Astrid Scholte is a riveting YA Sci fi with concepts that can seem outrageous at times. Death, more death, and then deader than dead. (Cue terrifying Dracula music). Plot:Tempest wants to bring her sister back to life. She needs to know what happened to their parents all those years ago and she will do anything to hear from the lips of her sister, even if that sister is dead. Lor, has been hiding out in a facility for 2 years after an accident took the life of his best friend.Their fates collide one night when they least expect it to leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

I really enjoyed the many twists and turns in this. There were a few plot points that I saw coming but there were a couple that really took me by surprise. I think that's why I continued to read it. Those surprising acts by the characters kept me riveted to my seat. I also, enjoyed the fact that there was a morally gray character in this book. I felt conflicted by them and it was perfect, because they were doing their job as a character.
There were a few things that I did not care for in this one. I felt like the characters fell flat. Especially, Tempest's story and characteristics. She didn't seem to develop as a character. I typically like growth in my characters but she may have been the flat-est character. I also had a ton of questions pertaining to the 2nd " unquote" bad characters. Like what happens to them and why are there so many unanswered questions?

I really think that this book had a ton of potential but needed a little bit more work. I did however enjoy it. It explores complex ideas that a lot of people don't like to think about and had me trying to put that characters shoes on to see where they were coming from. It was crazy. If a book can make you think about death in such a way it probably was a good book

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Feb 04, 2020 Joanna Bennett rated it liked it

Shelves: arcs-earcs, 2020-reads

book provided by publisher for review. All opinions are my own.

As a fan of this authors first book, I was excited to see she had written another. Unfortunately I liked the idea for this one but the execution just wasnt there for me.

Just like with her other book, this book is more plot driven. The characters end up flat and there is nothing really there for me to latch onto and be intrigued by them. Tempest is a bit selfish at times and I guess it is understandable since she is dealing with ...more

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Jan 13, 2020 Morgan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, ya-fantasy, reviewed-books, young-adult, 2020-reads

4.75/5 Stars

*I received a free ARC of this book from BookishFirst and the publisher, G.P. Putnams Sons/Penguin Random House. All thoughts and opinions expressed are completely my own.*

The Vanishing Deep tells the story of seventeen-year-old Tempest Tempe Alerin who lives in a world overruled by water as a result of the Great Waves that destroyed the planet five hundred years ago, forcing everyone to survive on the water while the remains of the Old World lurk below. Tempe dives daily to scavenge ...more

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Jan 11, 2020 Jenni rated it it was amazing

Amazing book! If you could bring a loved one back from the dead for 24 hours, would you do it? In Palendromena, if you have enough money, you can. However, a person can only be revived once. Seventeen-year-old Tempest really misses her sister Elysea, who has been gone for two years. And after reviving her, how will she let Elysea go again? A fast-paced adventure.

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“I know grief,” she interrupted, her eyes narrowed. “Gods, do I know grief. You think it wears you down, but no, it turns you into a fortified version of yourself. Although that fortification is often surface level. With the right amount of pressure, at the perfect angle, it can be shattered like a rock.” — 0 likes

“Who decides who lives and who dies? Whose life is more important than another’s? We all have family, we all have friends.” — 0 likes

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