In What World
Sixteen years after high school, Marlowe Jenkins is barely scraping by while her old drama-class rival, Priscilla Covington-French, is wildly successful. When their beloved drama teacher, Dallas Winthrop, vanishes, the two reluctantly team up to find him and discover he has found a way into alternate realities. Following him, they meet other versions of themselves and other versions of what they might have been to each other. The rivalry they hide behind starts to crack. A playful, multiverse-hopping sapphic romance.
About This Book
In What World is a contemporary romance novel by Bridget Morrissey, first published in 2026 by Berkley. It runs 352 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Length
- 352 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two former drama-class rivals are thrust into a multiverse-hopping adventure to find their missing teacher, forcing them to confront the alternate versions of their own potential history.
- Fans of multiverse narratives
- Readers who enjoy character-driven conflict
- Curious
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Complex plot mechanics (multiverse) may overshadow relationship development
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Sapphic
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Historically contentious
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult readers of contemporary and speculative romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sixteen years after graduation, Marlowe Jenkins is struggling while her former high school rival, Priscilla Covington-French, has found great success. Their paths cross again when their shared mentor, Dallas Winthrop, goes missing. In the search for him, they uncover his discovery of alternate dimensions. As they navigate these worlds, they encounter different versions of themselves and their relationship, forcing the long-held rivalry between them to soften.
Central Conflict
The external search for their missing teacher intersects with the internal, long-standing interpersonal rivalry and unresolved tension between Marlowe and Priscilla.
Setting
The present day, including various alternate realities accessed through the teacher's discoveries.
Strengths
- High-concept premise
- Strong emotional hook through the 'what if' exploration
Consider before reading
- Complex plot mechanics (multiverse) may overshadow relationship development
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Bridget Morrissey
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 352 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9798217188017
In What World: quick answers
- Who wrote In What World?
- In What World was written by Bridget Morrissey.
- When was In What World published?
- In What World was first published in 2026 by Berkley.
- What genre is In What World?
- In What World is a contemporary romance novel, with rivals to lovers.
- How many pages is In What World?
- In What World is 352 pages long (Paperback).
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