Rating: 5/5
It is the distant future and mankind is living in the depths of the oceans to avoid the damaging radiation of the dying sun. Probes have been sent out to find other habitable worlds, but so far none of them have reported back.
Most of the events in this book revolve around a single family that have served as protectors of the human communities beneath the waves. A tragedy befalls them and the family is split up against their will.
The writer freely admits that optimism and hope are central themes to this book. I thought the creators did a great job conveying this. The characters aren't static, showing a wide range of emotions and mental states.
Part of what drives the story is that while the rest of humanity sees the coming end of times, this family continues to be motivated by its role as protectors. This allows them to leave their home community when everyone else is locked in.
The art helps develop this world and make it believable. It can take a little getting used to, but there are some gorgeous images and wonderfully created creatures of the deep. There are adult themes with nudity, profanity, and violence.
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