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    Minimum Wage Magic
    Book 1 in the series:DFZ

    Minimum Wage Magic - DFZ by Rachel Aaron
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    In Minimum Wage Magic, Opal Yong-ae, a Cleaner in the Detroit Free Zone (DFZ), finds herself in a desperate situation as she struggles to repay a massive debt while living in hiding. Despite her magical abilities, she works as a Cleaner bidding on apartments to make money. When she stumbles upon a mysterious spell and a dead body in one of the units, she embarks on a risky journey to solve the mystery and find a magical treasure. Teaming up with another Cleaner, Nik, Opal navigates the lawless and ever-changing world of DFZ, facing mercenaries, unexpected allies, and betrayals along the way.

    The book blends urban fantasy with elements of near-future science fiction, creating a world where gods, dragons, magic, and cyborgs coexist in a contemporary setting. The story follows Opal's quest for survival and freedom in a city that is alive and constantly shifting, offering a unique backdrop for a fast-paced and engaging adventure.

    It was in a sub-subbasement, twenty feet below street level down a wobbly flight of metal stairs so steep they were practically a ladder. The light at the bottom was burned out, of course, so the land...

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    Gideon the Ninth
    Book 1 in the series:The Locked Tomb

    Gideon the Ninth - The Locked Tomb by Tamsyn Muir
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    Gideon the Ninth is a fantasy sci-fi novel about lesbian necromancers entangled in a Battle Royale cum murder mystery in a haunted mansion in space. The book follows the irrepressibly snarky goth jock lead, Gideon, through action sequences that could rival the best of shounen anime. Despite a hand-wavy world-building at times, the extremely metal plot turns and great ending keep readers hooked. The storytelling style is described as a new level of reading, encouraging readers to give it a try, especially through the audio version for better comprehension.

    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...

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    Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson
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    Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson is a science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic Toronto where the inner city has been abandoned by the wealthy. The story follows Ti Jeanne, a young woman with a Caribbean heritage and magical abilities, who must navigate the dangerous world of the inner city. As she deals with family conflicts and faces off against local gangsters, Ti Jeanne embraces her ancestral powers to protect herself and her loved ones.

    Hopkinson's writing style blends science fiction with Afro-Caribbean folklore, creating a rich and vivid world filled with complex characters and mystical elements. The book explores themes of family, heritage, and resilience in the face of adversity, offering a unique and engaging take on urban fantasy and magical realism.

    Ti-Jeanne could see with more than sight. Sometimes she saw how people were going to die. When she closed her eyes, the childhood songs her grandmother had sung to her replayed in her mind, and dancin...

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    Storm Front
    Book 1 in the series:The Dresden Files

    Storm Front - The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
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    'Storm Front' in 'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher follows the protagonist Harry Dresden, a wizard and private investigator in Chicago. The story combines elements of noir detective mystery with urban fantasy, as Harry navigates through supernatural events while solving crimes and facing challenges from both human and magical worlds. The writing style is described as fast-paced, engaging, and humorous, with a blend of classic detective storytelling and paranormal elements that keep readers entertained.

    I heard the mailman approach my office door, half an hour earlier than usual. He didn’t sound right. His footsteps fell more heavily, jauntily, and he whistled. A new guy. He whistled his way to my of...

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    The Book of Phoenix - Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
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    The Book of Phoenix is a prequel to 'Who Fears Death,' set in a post-apocalyptic world where genetic manipulation and magic mysticism intertwine. The story follows Phoenix, a genetically engineered SpeciMen with extraordinary abilities, as she navigates a dystopian future shaped by global warming, colonization, and human cruelty. The narrative seamlessly blends science fiction and magical realism, offering a unique perspective on themes of race, slavery, and technological exploitation.

    I’d never known any other place. The 28th floor of Tower 7 was my home. Yesterday, I realized it was a prison, too. I probably should have suspected something. The two-hundred-year-old marble skyscrap...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Who Fears Death )

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    Iron Widow
    Book 1 in the series:Iron Widow

    Iron Widow - Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
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    Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao is a dark fantasy novel set in a historically Chinese-inspired futuristic world where fighter mechas are piloted by young men and women wielding spirit energy. The protagonist, Zetian, offers herself up as a concubine pilot to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. However, she surprises everyone by killing him through the psychic link between pilots and emerges unscathed, earning the title of Iron Widow. The book delves into themes of revenge, rage, power, and patriarchy, with epic battles and a polyamorous love triangle adding to the intrigue of the story.

    Well, I’m not doing it. Yizhi is the one manning the tweezers my sister left behind. Kneeling on the bamboo mat spread beneath us over the damp forest soil, he lifts my chin while ripping out bristle ...

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    Ender's Game
    Book 1 in the series:Ender's Saga

    Ender's Game - Ender's Saga by Orson Scott Card
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    'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is a science fiction novel that follows the life of Ender Wiggin, a young prodigy groomed from birth to be the savior of the human race. At the age of six, he is sent to battle school, where he excels and becomes a respected and successful commander. The book explores themes of manipulation, war, leadership, and the pressure put on gifted individuals, all while following Ender's journey to save humanity in the midst of an interstellar war. The writing style is fast-paced, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, with a focus on the moral questions and emotional struggles faced by the characters.

    Ender did not see Peter as the beautiful ten-year-old boy that grown-ups saw, with dark, thick, tousled hair and a face that could have belonged to Alexander the Great. Ender looked at Peter only to d...

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    Harrow the Ninth
    Book 2 in the series:The Locked Tomb

    Harrow the Ninth - The Locked Tomb by Tamsyn Muir
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    Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir is a mind-bending sequel in 'The Locked Tomb' series that delves into the journey of Harrow, a newly minted lyctor, as she navigates a world of mental disassociation, cosmic-level mysteries, and moral ambiguities. The book challenges readers with a complex layering of deceits and interweaving scenes from an alternate version of the previous volume, all set in eerie settings that are a far cry from conventional worlds, creating a dense and balky reading experience. The narrative style, filled with second-person perspective and a mix of confusion and clarity, keeps readers on their toes as they unravel the intricate plot twists and revelations.

    The book is praised for its ability to expand upon the world and characters introduced in the first installment, 'Gideon the Ninth,' providing a compelling continuation of the story that challenges preconceptions and offers fresh perspectives. With a focus on character development and intriguing mysteries, Harrow the Ninth keeps readers engaged through its chaotic and over-the-top narrative, delivering surprises, twists, and a deluge of exposition that culminates in a metal-filled climax, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the final installment in the series.

    YOUR ROOM HAD LONG AGO plunged into near-complete darkness, leaving no distraction from the great rockingthump—thump—thump of body after body flinging itself onto the great mass already coating the hu...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Locked Tomb )

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    Red Rising
    Book 1 in the series:Red Rising Saga

    Red Rising - Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
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    In a dystopian future on Mars, the society is highly stratified, with the Reds working in deadly slavery while the Golds live in freedom and opulence. The story follows Darrow, a Red who infiltrates the elite Golds to bring about change and overthrow the caste system. Drawing from Greek and Roman philosophy, the book is fast-paced and innovative, filled with violence and revenge. The protagonist's journey is compared to a hero's journey, and the world-building is excellent, with a satisfying ending that sets up the next book in the trilogy.

    The first thing you should know about me is I am my father’s son. And when they came for him, I did as he asked. I did not cry. Not when the Society televised the arrest. Not when the Golds tried him....

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    The Final Empire
    Book 1 in the series:Mistborn

    The Final Empire - Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
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    'The Final Empire' in the 'Mistborn' series by Brandon Sanderson follows the story of Vin, a young thief with extraordinary abilities, as she becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the immortal emperor. Set in a world plagued by slavery, crime, and political corruption, the story unfolds with intricate magical systems and complex characters facing moral dilemmas and making compromises. The rebellion to dethrone the seemingly unkillable Lord Ruler and free the oppressed Skaa forms the central conflict, providing a mix of action, intrigue, and character development.

    Vin watched the downy flakes drift through the air. Leisurely. Careless. Free. The puffs of soot fell like black snowflakes, descending upon the dark city of Luthadel. They drifted in corners, blowing...

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