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mj1588's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Drug abuse, Death, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Child death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
limeadeskates's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
OH MY GOD THIS BOOK.
Thank concept and world building are so original. This book is truly unique, and when I finished the last page I shouted a thank you to the author.
No details from me, because I think you'll love this best going in without any. Have fun!
Thank concept and world building are so original. This book is truly unique, and when I finished the last page I shouted a thank you to the author.
No details from me, because I think you'll love this best going in without any. Have fun!
scvalentine's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
THE SPACE BETWEEN WORLDS by Micaiah Johnson is a really intriguing story of the multiverse and the infinite possibilities for how each single life can be lived (or not). I read this for my book club and am really glad it was this month’s pick!
Cara is a traverser, someone who is able to visit other versions of Earth because she has died on most of them. The main rule of the multiverse is that two of the same person cannot exist on the same Earth at the same time without the visitor dying a gruesome death. Cara has been picked out of poverty to traverse simply because her life is such that she has died in nearly all traversable Earths.
But things don’t always go as planned. When Cara arrives at another Earth under the incorrect impression she has already died there, she finds herself near dead and in a good deal of trouble. But she also learns that things on Earth Zero are not what they appear to be. Neither, for that matter, is she.
This book has twists that are so complex it could easily have gone off the rails, but the writing and characterization is so clear that it’s easy to stick with Cara. This book is ultimately about self-discovery, just done in such a literal sense that Cara learns about herself by seeing herself live and die in hundreds of variations. Usually, I’m not too into multiverse stories because there are just so many plot holes and things you have to ignore, but even the few questions I had in this book didn’t bother me enough to not enjoy it.
Cara is a traverser, someone who is able to visit other versions of Earth because she has died on most of them. The main rule of the multiverse is that two of the same person cannot exist on the same Earth at the same time without the visitor dying a gruesome death. Cara has been picked out of poverty to traverse simply because her life is such that she has died in nearly all traversable Earths.
But things don’t always go as planned. When Cara arrives at another Earth under the incorrect impression she has already died there, she finds herself near dead and in a good deal of trouble. But she also learns that things on Earth Zero are not what they appear to be. Neither, for that matter, is she.
This book has twists that are so complex it could easily have gone off the rails, but the writing and characterization is so clear that it’s easy to stick with Cara. This book is ultimately about self-discovery, just done in such a literal sense that Cara learns about herself by seeing herself live and die in hundreds of variations. Usually, I’m not too into multiverse stories because there are just so many plot holes and things you have to ignore, but even the few questions I had in this book didn’t bother me enough to not enjoy it.
yzma_into_it's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- 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
georgie2212's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: War and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Vomit, Rape, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Addiction, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
hb_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
it took me a while to really sink my teeth into this one, but I really enjoyed this! the world(s)building was really fascinating - I love the blending of spirituality with the traversing technology, and how it allowed for unique ways of healing and knowing one's self and others. i really loved the sister relationship here, and the ways the twists and secrets were revealed. it wrapped up maybe a little too neatly, but i think cara deserved it.
vmacalinao's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- 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
vilekstyle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
kat42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I loved how the multiverse travel worked and there were some good plot twists in here. There were some times the plot felt a little meanery, but that wasn't something that bothered me personally. The Space Between Worlds is a very impressive book, especially considering it's the author's debut.
welkinvault's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
This is a thought provoking and captivating science fiction novel that weaves together themes of identity, privilege, and the complexities of parallel universes.
Cara, a 'traverser' can navigate between alternate Earths, as being born in Ashtown a dystopian wasteland she is able to travel to other Earths where she has already died. This is contrasted with Wiley City where she lives and works (where the goal of becoming a permanent resident is a remote possibility) is affluent, does not experience food poverty, or avoidable deaths due to the environment. Wiley City and Ashtowns' stark disparities - the societal divides (plus on every world the consequences of unchecked ambition) are constantly explored.
Cannot believe this was a debut novel. Narration was superb.
Cara, a 'traverser' can navigate between alternate Earths, as being born in Ashtown a dystopian wasteland she is able to travel to other Earths where she has already died. This is contrasted with Wiley City where she lives and works (where the goal of becoming a permanent resident is a remote possibility) is affluent, does not experience food poverty, or avoidable deaths due to the environment. Wiley City and Ashtowns' stark disparities - the societal divides (plus on every world the consequences of unchecked ambition) are constantly explored.
Cannot believe this was a debut novel. Narration was superb.