The Darkness Outside Us

This book plunges readers into a dark, gothic sci-fi world with a snarky, sword-wielding protagonist and her necromancer rival, forced together to solve a locked-room mystery in space. Fans of "The Darkness Outside Us" will appreciate the intense, claustrophobic atmosphere, the complex queer relationship, and the unraveling of deep secrets amidst existential dread.

Told through a dossier of hacked files, emails, and interviews, this YA sci-fi thriller throws two ex-lovers onto a damaged spaceship fleeing an enemy fleet and a rogue AI. The fast-paced action, high stakes, and central mystery of what's truly happening will resonate with readers who enjoyed the suspense and unique narrative of "The Darkness Outside Us."

A lone astronaut wakes up on a spaceship with amnesia, tasked with saving humanity, but he can't remember who he is or how he got there. The intense isolation, the mystery surrounding his mission and identity, and the scientific problem-solving echo the themes of memory, purpose, and survival found in "The Darkness Outside Us."

This queer space opera features an unlikely arranged marriage between an imperial prince and a diplomat, who must navigate political intrigue and solve a murder mystery while their planets teeter on the brink of war. Readers will enjoy the developing romance under pressure, the intricate world-building, and the unraveling of secrets in a high-stakes, isolated setting.

In a future where humanity has conquered death, two teenagers are chosen to become "scythes," tasked with judiciously ending lives to control population. This dystopian novel explores profound moral dilemmas, power dynamics, and identity, offering a thought-provoking examination of humanity that fans of "The Darkness Outside Us" will find compelling.

Aaron Soto grapples with his identity and trauma in a near-future world where a procedure can erase painful memories. This emotionally charged novel delves deep into memory, truth, and self-discovery, with a powerful queer narrative that will resonate with readers who appreciate the psychological depth and emotional intensity of "The Darkness Outside Us."

Join the diverse crew of the Wayfarer, a tunneling ship, as they embark on an intergalactic journey, exploring themes of found family, cultural clash, and what it means to belong. While less focused on mystery, fans will appreciate the character-driven narrative, the hopeful tone, and the rich, inclusive space setting.

After his boyfriend's suicide, Henry Denton believes aliens have given him a choice: push a button to save humanity or let the world end. This introspective and philosophical novel explores grief, existential crisis, and self-discovery through a queer lens, appealing to those who enjoyed the deep emotional and philosophical questions in "The Darkness Outside Us."

A ragtag crew of misfits accidentally awakens a mysterious girl from cryo-sleep, uncovering a galaxy-wide conspiracy that forces them to become humanity's last hope. This action-packed YA space opera features a diverse ensemble cast, thrilling adventure, and developing relationships, perfect for those who enjoyed the high stakes and character dynamics of "The Darkness Outside Us."

After a nuclear apocalypse, 100 juvenile delinquents are sent from a dying space station back to Earth to see if it's habitable, forcing them to confront a brutal new world and each other. This series explores survival, moral ambiguity, power struggles, and forbidden romance in a harsh, post-apocalyptic setting, mirroring the intense choices and relationships in "The Darkness Outside Us."