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# A Thousand Pieces of You: A YA Sci-Fi Thriller of Murder and Mystery Across Dimensions (Firebird, 1) Paperback – November 3, 2015

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    Let's talk multiple dimensions!
  

*by L***G on Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016*

Okay guys let's talk multiple dimensions and the paths not taken. I've been fascinated by the concept since at least Sliders (which if you don't know what that is then go stand in the corner thank you), but probably as far back as the first time I saw the original Star Trek episode of the Mirror Universe. There's a me somewhere in the infinite realities that doesn't like to read! I'm sure she doesn't understand the hell she's brought on herself. I should build a machine to go help her..This sub genre of scifi has taken the YA scene by storm in the last couple of years - there's Kasie West's PIVOT POINT, Elizabeth Norris' UNRAVELING, Anna Jarzab's TANDEM, Erica O'Rourke's DISSONANCE, Cristin Bishara's RELATIVITY, Cat Patrick's JUST LIKE FATE, E.C. Meyer's FAIR COIN...and those are just the ones I remember reading. Lord knows what ones I've missed lately. So A THOUSAND PIECES OF YOU had some competition in other words.But I loved the living daylights out of this book. Natascha (of Bloody Bookaholic) and I read this together via facebook messenger--sharing our reactions and such as we went along. Here's some (non-spoilery) reactions we had:...Okay I lied its all kind of spoilery XD Tasch mentions in her GR review that we called some of it--which I think most readers will pick up on certain plot points. Quite honestly the plot follows some well worn tracks. Especially if you watch, read or have an interest in dimension/reality hopping. What shines through the best here are the characters and how Gray uses those tropes.We spend a fair amount of time in only two dimensions--one in which Marguerite is a Russian noble (her mother is a Russian immigrant, there is context for this) and another where its Ocean Girl mostly underwater. I'll speak a faint spoiler here, the ramifications from the Russian dimension have long lasting effects on Marguerite. In Gray's notion its not your body that jumps, its your consciousness and you inhabit whatever is closest to your "self" while the original consciousness is basically put to sleep (sort of).There are two love interests -- Theo and Paul, but that's not quite right to explain it that way. Marguerite feels a connection to Paul, not exactly romance, but as if he understands her. As she mentions her parents had a rotating stable of grad students and interns that frequently became "part of the family", but she paid very little attention to them overall. Paul and Theo, for different reasons, became important people in her life. For good and ill.Closer to the end revelations are handled either really well or kind of drawn out. Your mileage may vary on what I think worked and didn't work however, since a lot is predicated by how well you bought into earlier relationships/situations. If you've read Gray's books, especially any first books in her other series, you'll see a familiarish trend to the story beats. This is perfectly fine, I went into the book expecting this in fact since I'm a big fan of following a formula (or loose outline) that works. Again its the characters of this book that make it stand out.Marguerite is, by her own admissions, not a scientific genius like her parents. She's fine with that, they're more then fine with that, she has her own calling (art). Actually let me just pause to extoll the fact her parents are supportive as hell. We mainly see her "dimension" in flashbacks, but throughout the rest of the book when an incarnation of her parents are present, they are unfailingly supportive of her. They're not pushing her to be a science wonder kid, they don't want her to put aside her passion for what they think is better. Yes they want her to do well at school, but they don't require her to follow in their foot prints.Which is probably good since Marguerite has about as much scientific ability as I do, which is to say none.Meanwhile let's discuss Paul (aka Father Murderer) and Theo (aka Totes Not Jealous). At first we see way more of Theo then Paul; Theo goes off with Marguerite to chase after Paul, Theo is there explaining things to her, Theo is there "protecting her". Paul meanwhile is off running around doing...something that I can't explain for spoiler reasons and the first time we actually get to spend time with Paul (outside of memories/flashbacks) is in Russia Dimension. And that doesn't go as planned.Theo is...hard to pinpoint. I do think if things had happened in a different order, or if we weren't seeing it from Marguerite's POV, I would have felt differently at times. As it is Marguerite's opinion of Theo is colored by her overwhelming opinion of Paul to the point where when Theo disagrees with her her demeanor gets downright hostile. And this is one of my few nitpicks. Until we see Marguerite and Paul together, her emotions go from one end of the spectrum to the other. She wants to give him the benefit of the doubt...but the evidence...and Theo is just as bad.Later, after Russia and things happen that affect Marguerite more profoundly then any other character, a tension envelops the three that made sense, but not for the reasons Gray illustrates. Spoiler starts here: [spoiler]In Russia, Paul is unable to retain control of his dimension's "self" so he is subsumed by the Russian Paul. Marguerite, who retains her connection, falls in love with Russian Paul and not just because he reminds of her Paul. Russian Paul ends up sacrificing his life for Marguerite and she feels immense guilt over this. To the point where she feels like she's betraying Russian Paul by having confusing feelings and emotions for her Paul. But she doesn't explain this to ANYBODY. Instead she internalizes it, gives Paul, who made his feelings for her clear several times, a cold shoulder.[/end spoiler]I think its great that Gray had Marguerite so morally conflicted. The situation is one that some (though not all) authors of this genre encounter, but rarely does it seem to have actual effect. Part of this I think is because in Gray's world there is a clear difference between the "native" resident of the dimension and the "interloper". And I understood WHY Marguerite felt the way she did. However the resolution felt abrupt given the emotional gravity of it.Honestly this is a wonderful, great book. Its attention grabbing, its intriguing and Gray builds a universe that has so much potential.

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    A thousand stars for a thousand pieces of you!
  

*by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2014*

Sometimes, I'll read a book and think: "Oh no. How am I going to review something this awesome?"This is one of those times.I pretty much knew from the get-go that I would enjoy A Thousand Pieces of You. I've always liked the idea of multiverses, and the idea of a girl who has to leap into those universes a la Sliders, just sounded too good to resist. What I didn't expect though, was just how much I would love this book. It's creative and inventive, but it's a book with concepts, relationships and a romance, that kept me thinking long after I had finished reading.Claudia Gray introduces us to Marguerite, a seventeen-year-old budding artist who is on the verge of doing the most difficult thing she's ever done in her life: leap into a different universe to try and track down her father's killer. To make matters worse, the suspected killer is Paul Markov, an enigmatic young graduate student that Marguerite had only recently begun viewing with very different eyes.But from the instant that Marguerite steps into a different universe, things begin unwinding quickly. She learns that her understanding of how multiverses work is only a fraction of the reality, and her father's death is far more complicated than expected. To top it off, she's beginning to understand that there are some things, like love, which are universal no matter which universe you may currently be in.Gray has created a story that is part science-fiction adventure, part revenge tale and part romance, all of which adds up to an enthralling tale. From the moment that readers make that first leap with Marguerite, Gray shows us that despite the differences between the universes, individuals and concepts are always inclined to develop in a way that show a degree of adaptable universality. Marguerite's parents are brilliant scientists in every world and always find each other, while Marguerite always finds a love of art.But beyond that, emotional intentions are always inclined to develop the same way. Marguerite quickly learns that romantic interest from Theo and Paul are universal wherever she goes, while she will likely always struggle with the same emotions, regardless of which Marguerite she happens to be. Similarly, certain more sinister intentions from external science fiction forces are likely to develop along the same lines as well.While the primary focus of the book is on the science fiction and romantic elements, Gray also makes it a point to include some intriguing questions on the morality of jumping through universes and inhabiting the you of that universe. Marguerite in particular, is faced with making choices that is right for her, but may have long-lasting ramifications long after she leaves that Marguerite behind. I can easily anticipate parents, educators and readers using the questions that are brought up by Marguerite's realization that jumping through worlds will create ramifications, and discussing just how they would handle said ramifications.With beautiful writing, stunning world-building and a protagonist with a personality and a story that will keep a reader on their toes, this is one book from Claudia Gray that readers won't want to miss. I know that I was absolutely blown away after reading this, and I believe that you will be too.(And BONUS: This is the first book in a trilogy, so we have more Marguerite and Paul to look forward to!)***Final verdict:A Thousand Pieces of You works for so many reasons.For the science fiction fans, Claudia Gray has penned a tale that will have readers questioning the possibility of multiverses, and how the small choices in those respective universes, can lead to vastly different outcomes. Marguerite jumps into universes that are both vastly similar and incredibly different from her home universe, and it'll intrigue readers to imagine how each universe evolved into what she finds in the present.For the romance fans, the relationships between Marguerite, Theo and Paul, will definitely make the hearts of readers swoon everywhere. Gray innately understands just how one girl can be attracted to two very different men and vice versa, and shows just how that attraction beautifully and effortlessly evolves into something more.For the adventure/mystery-fans, there's plenty of thriller moments, which will keep hearts racing, and attention focused.Finally, for those who are looking for a kick-ass heroine who fearlessly leaps into unknown dimensions to face obstacles unknown, this is the book for you. Marguerite is brave, intelligent and charming, with a keen mind and sly sense of humor that slips in just at the right times. This is one girl who is going to take charge of anything and everything life throws at her in any universe, and readers will undoubtedly be counting down until they can leap into a new universe with Marguerite again.I highly recommend this book for all readers, but especially for fans of Lauren Miller and Erica Rourke's Dissonance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Romance + sci-fi - My favourite combination!
  

*by S***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2019*

This is one of the most underrated books I've read in a LONG time. It's such a beautifully written sci-fi romance, without being too hardcore on the sci-fi. I loved Marguerite and the writing style was so accessible.Marguerite is the daughter of two famed physicists. As creators of the Firebird, a device that allows travel between alternate dimensions, Marguerite's family attracts widespread attention. But now her dad is dead and Marguerite knows his murderer, Paul, has hopped dimensions to evade capture. Armed with a Firebird and her thirst for vengeance, Marguerite follows after Paul with her friend and parents' grad student, Theo. As she chases Paul through several alternate dimensions, she finds numerous versions of his personality is consistent to what she knows is true: Paul is gentle, kind. He isn't capable of murder. But why did he run? The closer Marguerite gets to answers, more questions arise until she uncovers truths she wasn't prepared for, and all fingers point back to the one place she least suspected...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. It's SO inventive and imaginative. The different dimensions Marguerite visits are wonderfully thought out and described. Each world was so vivid I could picture them easily. Moreover, it wasn't overly sci-fi. It's accessible, readable, and doesn't get so complicated that it's unreadable. The author has been amazing at keeping something so complex so accessible. I would love for this book to be made a TV series, that's how much steam I think it's got.And talking of steam, the romance subplot in this book is hot! I've never been more pleased when two characters kissed.Read this book to be swept away on a romantic, sci-fi adventure. Big thumbs up!

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