A review by gilroi
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• 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

I think the most impressive thing about this book is how it manages to spin so many plates at once. Futuristic worldbuilding that feels real, a touching romance, character growth, and a quick-moving plot with plenty of twists: that's a tall order for any standalone book to pull off. Yet it nails all these categories with aplomb. The book never feels less than authentic in its portrayal of class, other worlds, depression, identity, and more. And the prose keeps you riveted the whole way through, portraying a character who is flawed but relatable and heart-breakingly vulnerable. One of my new favorites.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Classism