The Space Between Worlds
The Space Between Worlds • Book 1
by Micaiah Johnson
Narrated by Nicole Lewis
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Dying 372 times turns out to be a career advantage — Nicole Lewis makes sure you feel every version of Cara that didn't survive.
- Great if you want: sci-fi that's really about class, identity, and belonging
- Listening experience: propulsive thriller pacing with emotionally dense undercurrents
- Narration: Lewis distinguishes Cara's many selves with grounded, intimate delivery
- Skip if: you want clean sci-fi without heavy identity and privilege themes
About This Audiobook
Cara exists in a world where multiverse travel has become reality, but with one deadly restriction: travelers can only visit dimensions where their alternate selves have already died. Having survived in a reality where 372 versions of herself have perished, Cara becomes a valuable asset to the Eldridge Institute. Plucked from the wastelands and given a coveted position collecting data from parallel worlds, she navigates between her new life in the protected city and her origins in the dangerous outer territories. When one of her remaining doppelgängers dies under suspicious circumstances, Cara stumbles into a conspiracy that forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about identity, belonging, and the price of survival.
Nicole Lewis delivers a commanding performance that captures both Cara's vulnerability and fierce determination. Her nuanced portrayal distinguishes between the various versions of characters across different worlds while maintaining emotional consistency. Lewis expertly handles the story's shifts between intimate character moments and high-stakes multiverse drama, keeping listeners fully engaged through complex world-building and philosophical questions about self and society. The audio format enhances the immersive experience of traveling between realities, with Lewis's skilled narration making each dimensional jump feel visceral and immediate.