(*When you buy through links on this page we may earn a small commission, but this plays no role in what we review or our opinion of it. The Space Between Worlds is a fresh and interesting take on the multiverse. There are intense and weighty revelations from page one.Īt times, the book is reminiscent of Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter’s The Long Earth, and at others, it is closer to Luiza Sauma’s Everything You Ever Wanted. NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS’ CHOICE An outsider who can travel between worlds discovers a secret that threatens the very fabric of the multiverse in this stunning debut, a powerful examination of identity, privilege, and belonging. The characters are sharply written and the way that the plot twists and turns is gripping. It muses on questions of identity, nature vs nurture and the consequences of our actions.Īlthough there are a few awkward steps in its world-building process, the novel never falls under the weight of too much complexity. Instead, it is a surprisingly intimate novel about facing down one’s demons. The book explores a lot of exciting possibilities about alternative realities, but it soon becomes clear that exploration and world-building on a multiversal scale isn’t its goal. Enter Cara, whose parallel selves happen to be exceptionally good at dyingfrom disease, turf wars, or vendettas they couldn’t outrun. The Space Between Worlds Kindle Edition by Micaiah Johnson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 5,216 ratings Editors' pick Best Science Fiction & Fantasy See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. Read more: How to think about… The multiverse Here’s More on The Space Between Worlds Multiverse travel is finally possible, but there’s just one catch: No one can visit a world where their counterpart is still alive.

The space between worlds