Alternative universe (trope)

The "Alternative Universe trope" is where a story is set in a universe similar to ours but with few changes. A common version of this trope is an "alternate history" where some important historical event turned out differently.

For a list of books on BTW with this trope, click here.

Notable Examples

• The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
• Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
• Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston