A Million Worlds With You by Claudia Gray

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Synopsis

In the final book of the Firebird series, Marguerite has learned of Triad’s real plan and jumps from dimension to dimension trying to save every version of herself from the claws of the Wicked version of herself, who is working for Wyatt Conley. 

CRAP!

I waited a year to read this. As soon as the paperback hit the sales floor, I was there with money in hand. 

Seems ridiculous when granted, I could’ve just borrowed it from a library and still bought it. But I’m ridiculous, hence… 

Shell Yeah!

I am extremely impressed at how much detail and research went into this book. I enjoyed the scientific explanations, the world of physics and the theoretical equations. Quantum physics, alternate dimensions, love interests on loop setting— what more can a reader ask for? 

I can’t believe Gray was able to keep up with the premise without tying herself in knots. Introducing new ideas, new worlds, and new enemies all without confusing the reader. When I finished the second book, I immediately thought, “Okay, there’s only so far you can take all this before it gets too far fetched.” 

However

I did feel as though some things were stretched in the third book. I felt like ideas and actions were a little more repetitive. I did get confused once or twice during this installment. For instance, the chapter where Marguerite discovers the dimension with numerous clones of herself. I don’t think Gray gave a clear explanation as to how that was possible; which is weird because she provides scientific explanations for nearly everything throughout the book. 

I also had to struggle a little to keep up with which universe was which. That could possibly have something to do with the fact that it’s been a year since I read the last book. But I doubt it. 

The whole "trouble with Paul" plot kinda got boring and dragged out as well. There were some parts of the book that were dry and I literally skimmed through to get pass those deserts. 

I also thought it sucked that her parents weren’t able to travel dimensions til more than halfway through the book. It seemed as though Marguerite was doing everything herself and judging by the narration/internal dialogue she felt like she HAD to do everything by herself. I find that trait super annoying. I know Paul made the stabilizers, but aside from that, I didn't really get to see enough contribution from anyone else besides Marguerite. She was racing around like a little mouse in a lab and she was hesitant and doubtful. 

But Somehow

I still enjoyed the book due to the premise and writing style. I’ve always liked Claudia Gray as an author and despite my personal preferences not being met, I still consider this a good read. The synopsis was refreshing considering the fact that Claudia has never written anything like this before. She did a great job. 

What would be awesome, is if we had a separate book from Paul’s POV. Just a small book that contained the most pivotal scenes. 

Favorite Quotes

• “When someone tells you who they really are, believe them.” (page 129)

• “Correlation is not causation. Just because two things happen in proximity to each other doesn’t necessarily mean one of them caused the other.” (page 145) 

• “Sometimes hope is even harder to bear than grief.” (page 385)