A review by remyu
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I so badly wanted to love this book, but it was a real slog. As an avid sci-fi/fantasy reader, I was hoping for more action and a faster pace that kept the story’s momentum going. Instead, the action (particularly the traversing) was sprinkled throughout in a handful of scenes that helped build Cara’s world but failed to add depth to her perspective or really get me excited about the narrative. Also, while I believe that in many ways Cara’s characterization made sense, I struggled with her naïveté and sort of ignorance, plus I found it hard to buy in to her romance with another character.