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A Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction Finalist
In a near-future world on the brink of collapse, a young woman born into servitude must seize her own freedom in this glittering debut with a brilliant twist—perfect for fans of Station Eleven, Karen Thompson Walker, and Naomi Alderman.
In fifty years, Myrra will be free.
Until then, she's a contract worker. Ever since she was five, her life and labor have belonged to the highest bidder on her contract—butchers, laundries, and now the powerful, secretive Carlyles.
But when one night finds the Carlyles dead, Myrra is suddenly free a lot sooner than she anticipated—and at a cost she never could have imagined. Burdened with the Carlyles' orphaned daughter and the terrible secret they died to escape, she runs. With time running out, Myrra must come face to face with the truth about her world—and embrace what's left before it's too late.
A sweeping novel with a darkly glimmering heart, The World Gives Way is an unforgettable portrait of a world in freefall, and the fierce drive to live even at the end of it all.
A New York Times Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novel of 2021
A Fortune Magazine Best Book of 2021
"A staggering marvel."—TheNew York Times
"The World Gives Way has a sweeping world rich in lore and an electric plot."—Brandon Taylor, Booker Prize-nominated author of Real Life
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“Lakin is especially effective at delivering the audiobook’s poetic transitions and performing the many characters…This debut novel jumps right into the increasingly popular genre of apocalyptic fiction.”
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“A staggering marvel."
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“A powerful story of class, privilege, and mortality."
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“An engaging sci-fi thriller set against the backdrop of real-world issues."
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“Has a sweeping world rich in lore and an electric plot, both of which make for ideal summer reading.”
— Vulture
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A Literary Hub Pick of Most Anticipated Novels of 2021
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A BookRiot Pick of the Year's Best SFF Novels
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A New York Times Best Book of the Year
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A Fortune Magazine Pick of 2021's Best Books
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About Marissa Levien
Marissa Levien is a writer and artist. The World Gives Way is her first novel.
About Christine Lakin
Christine Lakin is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and acclaimed television actress, best known for her roles as Alicia “Al” Lambert on the hit family comedy Step by Step and as Joan of Arc on Showtime’s Reefer Madness.