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A review by homodyne_reads
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Easy 5. I don't even know what to say because I am still reeling. This book was incredible and I read it in five days, which is very fast for me lately. It has occupied most of my brain space since I started it.
I loved the constant plot twists. Some I anticipated, some I didn't. Some were made all the more delicious by my anticipating them (the romantic ones, most specifically). At times, it felt like there were 3 books in this book. But it all hangs together beautifully.
The world is fascinating and well thought out. The characters are flawed, and felt very real. They were also charming to me. Perhaps a leaning a bit heavier on dark themes than I usually prefer, but that was the story. I don't question whether it works here. While at first I found the romantic tension a bit too reliant on the protagonist's self-hatred, I was hooked on their dynamic by the end. And again, that flaw makes sense for the character.
I really loved this book.
I loved the constant plot twists. Some I anticipated, some I didn't. Some were made all the more delicious by my anticipating them (the romantic ones, most specifically). At times, it felt like there were 3 books in this book. But it all hangs together beautifully.
The world is fascinating and well thought out. The characters are flawed, and felt very real. They were also charming to me. Perhaps a leaning a bit heavier on dark themes than I usually prefer, but that was the story. I don't question whether it works here. While at first I found the romantic tension a bit too reliant on the protagonist's self-hatred, I was hooked on their dynamic by the end. And again, that flaw makes sense for the character.
I really loved this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Classism