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This is a heartwarming, character-driven space adventure that's more about the journey (and the people you wander with) than the destination. Highly recommended if you want sci-fi with optimism, charm, and a big dose of found-family love.
Living in space was anything but quiet. Grounders never expected that. For anyone who had grown up planetside, it took some time to get used to the clicks and hums of a ship, the ever-present ambiance... - #2
Wild, witty, and totally original - Gideon the Ninth is a madcap gothic romp that's part murder mystery, part bone-crunching battle, and wholly unlike anything else. Confusing at times, but completely unforgettable. If you love chaotic queer characters and a story that keeps you guessing (and laughing), it’s a must-try!
IN THE MYRIADIC YEAR OF OURLORD—the ten thousandth year of the King Undying, the kindly Prince of Death!—Gideon Nav packed her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and she escaped from the House... - #3
An iconic epic fantasy adventure that’s immersive and rewarding - if you enjoy slow-building stories, deep worldbuilding, and vast quests, this is essential reading. Just be ready for a long, winding journey!
The palace still shook occasionally as the earth rumbled in memory, groaned as if it would deny what had happened. Bars of sunlight cast through rents in the walls made motes of dust glitter where the... - #4
An original, entertaining fantasy adventure with great characters, inventive worldbuilding, and a touch of sci-fi weirdness - definitely worth a read for anyone wanting more than standard swords & sorcery.
Tormalin shifted the pack on his back and adjusted his sword belt. He could hear, quite clearly, the sound of a carriage approaching him from behind, but for now he was content to ignore it and the in... - #5
A spectacular, ambitious epic for true fantasy lovers - massive in scope, dense in detail, but totally worth the journey if you’re ready to invest the time. This is the gold standard for modern high fantasy.
“You’ve killed me. Bastards, you’ve killed me! While the sun is still hot, I die!” —Collected on the fifth day of the week Chach of the month Betab of the year 1171, ten seconds before death. Subject... - #6
'Star Wars: Light of the Jedi' in the series 'Star Wars: The High Republic' by Charles Soule delves into a new era in the Star Wars universe, introducing readers to the High Republic. The story follows Jedi Master Avar Kriss and her team as they investigate the Emergences of a broken ship, facing threats from the Nihil and working to prevent catastrophic events across different systems. The writing style of the book is described as detailed and informative, exploring concepts like hyperspace Paths, multiverse elements, and the Force in a unique and engaging manner.
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Inventive, immersive, and emotionally rich, The Bone Shard Daughter is a standout fantasy debut that’s perfect for anyone seeking a fresh world and complex characters. Worth sailing into if you enjoy unique magic and multi-POV storytelling.
He didn’t speak this disappointment when I answered his question. But he said it with narrowed eyes, the way he sucked on his already hollow cheeks, the way the left side of his lips twitched a little... - #8
Epic, ambitious, and totally original - Gardens of the Moon is a wild ride for fantasy veterans seeking something dense and challenging. It’s confusing at first, but if you hang in, the payoff is well worth the effort.
“Prod and pull,” the old woman was saying, “’tis the way of the Empress, as like the gods themselves.” She leaned to one side and spat, then brought a soiled cloth to her wrinkled lips. “Three husband... - #9
Ultimately, Anxious People is a heartwarming, quirky, and insightful novel about the chaos of being human. It’s both funny and touching, messy and hopeful - a great pick if you like your fiction with a mix of laughter, compassion, and unexpected depth.
A bank robbery. A hostage drama. A stairwell full of police officers on their way to storm an apartment. It was easy to get to this point, much easier than you might think. All it took was one single... - #10
An ambitious, inclusive, and gorgeously built standalone epic - if you love immersive fantasy and don’t mind a slow start, it’s a must-read. Think “Game of Thrones” meets sapphic fairytale - with a side of dragons.
Every morning she kept the same routine. To be predictable was to be safe. First she went to the Master of the Posts, who confirmed he had no letters for her. Then she went to the gates and gazed out...