The Stars Turned Inside Out by Nova Jacobs

​Much like its predecessor, this is a very clever book. Only wherein The Last Equation went in for math, The Stars is all about quantum physics. It’s as fascinating as it is dizzying, but ultimately rather exciting.
Much like its predecessor, this is essentially a murder mystery, albeit one of the highest literary order and one wrapped in science.
One might argue that it is rather wrapped in science, but for me it was a plus. I’m tired of formulaic mystery thrillers that populate the market these days, and it’s a pleasure to see someone deviate from formula. Especially when that someone has the chops to do it, as Nova Jacobs clearly does.
The setting is the character here in a huge way. It was definitely what attracted me to the story. Switzerland, Geneva, CERN laboratory. And a writer of Jacobs’s skill brings it all to life with transporting vividness.
Much like its predecessor,. the story took a while to get going. It’s dense, heavily scientific. You have to appreciate those thing,. or you won’t care about it. If you do, though, it’s an excellent puzzle of a tale that’ll surprise you until the very end.
Beautifully written, character driven, and (yes, I’ll say  it again because not enough books are these days) so clever, this was an enjoyable read. Not the lightest or the easiest and somewhat slow, but ultimately rewarding, this novel takes you to a different place and makes you reconsider everyday things through a different lens. What more can you ask for? Recommended. Thanks Netgalley.