Across the Universe books in order

The Across the Universe series by Beth Revis is a YA sci-fi trilogy set on a generation spaceship called Godspeed, along with companion short stories and foreign editions.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia 2012 Beth Revis N/A
2 Shards & Ashes 2013 Beth Revis N/A
3 Defy the Dark 2013 Beth Revis N/A
4 Across the Universe 2011 Beth Revis Buy
5 Naprieč vesmírom 2011 Beth Revis N/A
6 Milion sluncí 2012 Beth Revis N/A
7 The Other Elder 2012 Beth Revis Buy
8 A tak mi unikají 2013 Beth Revis N/A
9 A Million Suns 2012 Beth Revis Buy
10 Shades of Earth 2013 Beth Revis Buy
11 As They Slip Away 2013 Beth Revis N/A
12 Love Is A Choice 2013 Beth Revis Buy
13 Night Swimming 2013 Beth Revis Buy

Beth Revis’s Across the Universe trilogy takes place aboard the Godspeed, a massive generation spaceship traveling to a new planet. The story begins when Amy, a teenager frozen in cryo for the centuries-long voyage, is thawed 50 years too early. Paired with Elder, the ship’s young leader-in-training, she discovers that life aboard Godspeed is far more controlled and dangerous than anyone on Earth could have imagined.

The trilogy continues with A Million Suns and Shades of Earth, raising the stakes as the ship’s society fractures and the passengers finally approach their destination. Revis builds tension through mystery elements, political intrigue among the shipboard population, and the growing relationship between Amy and Elder.

In addition to the three core novels, the series includes several companion short stories such as The Other Elder, As They Slip Away, Love Is A Choice, and Night Swimming, which fill in backstory and explore secondary characters. Foreign editions (including Czech translations) and anthology tie-ins round out the full list of related works.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Across the Universe series?

There are thirteen books in the Across the Universe series, published between 2011 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Across the Universe series?

The first book in the Across the Universe series is After: Nineteen Stories of Apocalypse and Dystopia, published in 2012.

What is the Across the Universe series about?

The core trilogy follows Amy, a girl who is cryogenically frozen for a 300-year journey aboard the spaceship Godspeed, and Elder, the future leader of the ship. When Amy is unplugged early, the two uncover dark secrets about how the ship is run. The companion stories expand on side characters and events within the same world.

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