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omarickman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Cara is a likable main character with some noticeable flaws. These flaws feel authentic and real. It allows you to really connect with her and understand where she's coming from. Cara feels well developed and rounded out. She's also deeply intersectional, layered, and dynamic in a refreshing way. With that being said, many of the side characters felt slightly underdeveloped. While the story is from Cara's point of view, I wanted more from the side characters in terms of their relationship with Cara. Overall, I enjoyed the characterization and character growth throughout the novel.
As the story progresses it becomes obvious that this is not just a Sci-Fi novel but also a mystery, thriller, and romance as well. I personally found the blend between all of these to be perfect. I adored the explorations of race, class, religion, and power, and the social commentary on modern-day, real-word issues. I only wish that the ending hadn't felt a little flat.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it!
Graphic: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief
Moderate: Drug abuse, Violence, Vomit, Death, Police brutality, Addiction, Classism, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Body horror, Murder, Racism, and Religious bigotry
ronjaorsomething's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Racism, and Gaslighting
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, War, Suicide, and Addiction
dododenise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I only wished for more Dell and had hoped to see her more, as i thought she was a great character with a glorious relationship to Cara. But there were also so many other fascinating characters that made the story so rich.
In the end, the world-building is what made this story so good.
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Murder, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, and Drug abuse
readerette's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Minor: Racism, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Child death, Classism, Drug use, Grief, Miscarriage, Murder, Death, Infidelity, Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, and Child abuse
rustmaiden's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Moderate: Death and Violence
izzybell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Classism, Child death, and Emotional abuse
isleoflinds's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment, Body horror, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Physical abuse
Minor: Chronic illness and Classism
paperbrownies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
- f|f
- black mc, japanese coded li, nonbinary side character using they/them pronouns
HOLY ShIT!! this was exceptional!! 🤩
plot, characters, world building, the writing, the pace 5/5
the space between worlds is a delicious exploration of power and desire, to exist and to fight for you believe is right. it feels like one of those books that smacks you in the head with the harshness of reality despite it being a scifi book, with characters for whom i truly cared, and a story i kept thinking about, days after i finished reading the book!!
i'd be doing an injustice to this review (idk if you’d call it that bc this is just me shouting at you to go read this book) i did not mention the writing bc it was Beautiful and left me open like a raw wound!! 🤌
also the romance is top tier!! it doesnt take up a major portion of the book and is just the right amount of perfect, bittersweet and hopeful!!
YALL NEED TO GO READ THIS BOOK RN!!!
-cw: brief mention of an off-page murder, blood, violence, on-page death of a character, domestic abuse, emotional abuse, brief mention of drowning, child abuse, panic attack, grief, off-page death of loved ones, verbal abuse, detailed description of injury
Graphic: Blood, Domestic abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death
Minor: Gun violence
emmagrace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Classism, Grief, Addiction, Car accident, Death, Drug use, Murder, Physical abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gore, Death of parent, and Miscarriage
hngoodlett's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Classism, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: War and Vomit