Emily Skrutskie
4 SeriesEmily Skrutskie is an American author known for her YA science fiction and fantasy novels. She holds a B.A. in Performing and Media Arts from Cornell University, with a focus on film, computer science, and game design. Currently based in Los Angeles, California, Emily has also lived in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Colorado.
In "The Abyss Surrounds Us" by Emily Skrutskie, Cassandra Leung, a Reckoner trainer-in-training, is captured by pirate queen Santa Elena during her first solo mission. Raised to control genetically engineered sea monsters, Cas finds herself on a pirate ship with an unhatched Reckoner pup. Santa Elena demands that Cas train the pup to fight for the pirates, threatening her life if she fails. As Cas navigates her new role, her dream of becoming a full-time trainer hangs in the balance. This thrilling novel explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the struggle for control in a pirate-infested NeoPacific.
