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Two centuries ago, humanity was forced to choose: burn beneath the dying sun or descend into the depths to survive. It was never a choice at all. Now, twenty-six doomsday bunkers cling to seafloors, their cavernous tunnels stretching outward like the arms of a starfish-but Samara never chose this life. Born below, she loathes her inherited existence. The buzzing fluorescent lights overhead, the void beyond the windows, the Warden's infinite rules, and the suffocating rhythm of repetition gnaw at her mind. But Foxtrot is a haven under the sea so long as you do what you're told. So long as you don't question authority or have an Indicator. Breaking a rule isn't just dangerous, it's a depth-wish. And the Vat always collects its due. Driven by grief and anger after losing a loved one, Samara breaks the Warden's ironclad rule-she questions the forbidden surface. Her defiance doesn't spark a flame-it uncovers one that's been burning quietly for generations. For the first time, she holds the power to choose: find the truth or stay in the safety of silence.

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""As Below pulled me in from the very first page and didn't let go. Lynzee Schott has crafted a claustrophobic, haunting, and emotionally charged dystopian world that feels eerily real - a submerged society clinging to rules, secrets, and silence. The setting alone is enough to make your skin crawl in the best way, but it's the voice of Samara that truly carries this novel. Samara is the kind of protagonist you root for instantly: sharp, sarcastic, quietly rebellious, and achingly human. Watching her unravel the lies she was raised with-and uncover truths far more dangerous than she imagined-had me flipping pages like a woman possessed. The pacing is excellent: atmospheric and unsettling at first, then steadily builds into a runaway freight train of tension, heartache, and revelation. And that ending? Absolutely jaw-dropping. It's one of those twists that makes you want to reread the entire book through new eyes. If you love high-stakes dystopia, found family, slow-burn rebellion, and heroines who refuse to back down no matter the cost-this book is for you. Stunning debut.""""As Below is not just another pretty cover - it is a tale of grit and survival, and serves as a reminder of the power we hold when we stand united. The world feels genuine and lived in, and the characters are real, they are unique, and full of secrets. This book had me laughing, crying, shouting, cursing, and utterly incapable of putting it down! It carries the vibes of some of your favorite dystopian novels, while staying true to its own narrative. There was not a single point in the story that I had even an inkling of what was going to happen next! It is an exciting, fast-paced read - and Lynzee Schott does not glaze over important details or rush through the plot. As Below has earned its place on the bookshelf alongside other classic dystopian novels we love!""""This book absolutely blew me away - easily one of the best I have read this year. I cannot say enough beautiful things about this story. A dystopian undersea civilization with a cruel and corrupt government. A secret organization with memories of the surface. A woman determined to find the truth, regardless of what it takes. A discovery that rattled her to her core.""

Author Information

Lynzee writes dystopian novels, offloading her existential dread onto fictional characters. When she's not crafting character-driven stories, she's reading, gaming, and overthinking. She shares a life with her sixth-grade sweetheart, raising an awesome preteen while chasing down two French bulldog escape artists.Nearly 3.5 years in the making, AS BELOW is Lynzee's debut novel. While she's written short stories since adolescence, in February 2022 she woke up from a dead sleep with an idea: to write a book about a doomsday bunker on the seafloor.Welcome to Foxtrot. She hopes you enjoy your stay.

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