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Save: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!
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...September 2019•496 pages - #2
Save:Wild, witty, and unabashedly weird - Space Opera is a glitter bomb of sci-fi comedy. You’ll either want to sing along or skip the encore, but it’s one cosmic party you won’t forget.
'Space Opera' by Catherynne M. Valente is a wild and imaginative science fiction novel that follows the story of a washed-up rock star and his band who must compete in an intergalactic Eurovision-style song contest to save humanity from extinction. The book is described as a mix of Douglas Adams' humor, glam punk rock music, and psychedelic aesthetics, with a heavy focus on over-the-top worldbuilding and quirky characters. The writing style is noted for its complex sentence structures, dense syntax, and high-level vocabulary, which can make it challenging to follow at times, especially in the audio book version.
Once upon a time on a small, watery, excitable planet called Earth, in a small, watery, excitable country called Italy, a soft-spoken, rather nice-looking gentleman by the name of Enrico Fermi was bor...2018•317 pages - #3
Save:In the book "Spin State" by Chris Moriarty, readers are taken on a journey to a future where humans rely on sentient AIs and Bose Einstein condensates for communication and travel across the universe. The protagonist, Catherine Li, a UN peacekeeper with a mysterious past, is sent to investigate the death of a renowned scientist on Compson's World. The story delves into themes of artificial intelligence, space colonization, quantum physics, and complex relationships, all woven into a fast-paced thriller with elements of cyberpunk and mystery. The plot unfolds with intricate subplots, deception, betrayal, and a touch of romance, creating a richly detailed posthuman adventure that challenges the reader's perception of identity and reality.
The writing style of "Spin State" is described as tightly woven, fast-paced, and complex, blending elements of military science fiction and cyberpunk seamlessly. Readers are drawn into a world teeming with gene-modded humans, emergent AIs, and quantum teleportation, where the protagonist, Catherine Li, navigates a web of intrigue and secrets while facing her own inner demons. The novel combines action-packed scenes with sensitive character portrayals, offering a unique blend of adventure, mystery, and introspection that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.
Later she remembered only pieces of the raid. The touch of a hand. The crack of rifle fire. A face flashing bright as a fish’s rise in dark water. And what she did remember she couldn’t talk about, or...September 2003•642 pages - #4
Save:Brilliantly strange, fiendishly confusing, and ultimately rewarding - Harrow the Ninth isn’t for everyone, but if you love intense, experimental sci-fi/fantasy with brains and bones, it's a must-read.
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...August 2020•604 pages
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Locked Tomb ) - #5
Save:Ninefox Gambit is a brilliantly imaginative, challenging space opera - perfect for readers who love to dive deep into weird, ambitious worlds. Come for the mind-bending concepts, stay for the strategy and the unforgettable main characters. If you don’t mind a steep learning curve, it’s hugely rewarding!
In a universe where math and weapons depend on the calendars and rituals observed by people, a math genius captain proposes a wild strategy to recapture a heretic fortress, and ends up inhabited by the ghost of a disgraced general. The rituals include torture, though it's never seen or described in any detail, and there's a lot of emphasis on protocol and different castes, as well as on the exotic effects of exotic calendrical weapons like the amputation gun. The story follows Captain Kel Cheris who is disgraced and given the chance to redeem herself by hosting the mind of a long-dead tactician, Shuos Jedao. Together, they form a new alliance that will change things in a universe where technology itself depends on belief.
AT KEL ACADEMY, an instructor had explained to Cheris’s class that the threshold winnower was a weapon of last resort, and not just for its notorious connotations. Said instructor had once witnessed a...June 2016•392 pages - #6
Save:An ambitious, idea-packed cosmic sci-fi adventure with standout representation and fascinating worldbuilding. Not perfect for everyone, but a breath of fresh air for fans seeking depth, diversity, and brainy thrills.
The Outside by Ada Hoffmann is a science fiction novel that combines elements of cosmic horror and space opera. It centers around an autistic lesbian scientist named Yasira who inadvertently creates a reality-warping device that challenges the established order ruled by AI gods. The story explores complex themes of existence, reality, and identity, presented in a universe where queerness and neurodiversity are normalized aspects of life.
Hoffmann's writing style is approachable and engaging, with a rich tapestry of ideas that delve into philosophy, religion, and the nature of humanity. The narrative balances intricate world-building with well-developed characters, including a compelling antagonist, making the plot both interesting and thought-provoking. While some readers noted pacing issues, the overall story is described as gripping and imaginative, leaving a lasting impression.
June 2019•390 pages - #7
Save:A thoughtful, female-driven space thriller with topical themes and emotional depth - perfect for fans of near-future dystopias and suspenseful sci-fi, even if it isn’t totally flawless.
In a not too distant future when climate change has made Earth almost uninhabitable, humans have figured out faster than light travel and they've found a distant planet that has good conditions for human habitation. Women's rights have eroded, and even though there are many women who are highly qualified to fly in space, a group of men is going to be the first to go to the new planet. However, a crew of women steal the spaceship and plan to go to the planet first. The mastermind behind this plot is a rich entrepreneur imagine a female Elon Musk. The book is narrated by her adopted daughter, Naomi, who has dreamed of space flight her whole life and has worked hard to achieve that goal. The book is the story of their spaceflight, interspersed with flashbacks to the deaths of Naomi's parents, being raised by her adoptive mother, and her difficult space career. Naturally the crew of the spaceship start to encounter difficulties they're in big trouble on Earth for stealing a spaceship, they discover that there's a cryogenically frozen crew of men on board, the ship's life support systems have problems and these create some moral dilemmas for the crew. This is an engaging thriller, with just enough foreshadowing to keep you guessing. The two main characters are very well developed. The other characters are a bit flat, but the book is really about the psychological tension between Naomi and Valerie.
Goldilocks is set in the future where women are being forced out of their jobs to stay home and take care of the one child they can have before paying a steep child tax on any additional children they may have. The climate is ravaging the earth and scientists best guess is that Earth may have another 30 years before it has been completely exhausted of resources and mankind most likely will not survive. Naomi is a botanical researcher who specializes in growing plants that can survive on other planets. She is working in Scotland when her estranged mother,Valerie Black, the owner of a prestigious science company that is making a ship to travel to Cavendish. A planet in what is knows as the Goldilocks zone. An area that isn't too hot or cold and has potential to be a new home for the human race. Valerie wants to steal the ship Atalanta with 4 other women scientists and travel to Cavendish. When things start going wrong once they are in space Naomi starts to question Valerie's motives on what she hoped to accomplish on this journey. Overall I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well developed and the world building was believable and quite scary. The way the world was being run by governments is eerily similar to what is going on in the world today. If you liked The Martian or dystopian books like The Handmaid's Tale will enjoy this cautionary tale about the delicate balance of our planet and the choices we have to make.
There would be picnic blankets laid out on the parched dirt, legs oily beneath smears of sunblock, faces shadowed by hats and hidden behind sunglasses. They’d lift their filter masks long enough to ni...May 2020•362 pages - #8
Save:A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe is a rollicking space romp packed with heart, explosions, and just enough magic to keep sci-fi purists arguing. Great fun if you’re craving a popcorn read with attitude and a lively crew!
A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe follows an ensemble cast in a space opera setting, featuring treasure hunting, salvaging, and heisty moments. The plot revolves around a super warship that disappeared during a previous conflict, with protagonists being hunted by mysterious assailants and being drawn into a crew on a quest to uncover the truth behind the powerful ship. The writing style combines elements of space opera, magic systems, and action-packed sequences to create an exciting and engaging adventure.
The straight opened before the two race cars: an oily river, speckled yellow by the evening sun. They shot down the tarmac in succession like sapphire fish, streamers of wild magic billowing from thei...June 2018•479 pages - #9
Save:A gorgeously-written, melancholic space opera that places human connection and heartbreak at its core - best for readers who want to feel as much as think, and don’t mind a slow, thoughtful pace.
In a future world where interstellar travel is possible but time dilation leaves colonies stranded, 'The Vanished Birds' follows the story of a woman mathematician hoping to revolutionize space travel, a boy with a mysterious genetic mutation, and a spaceship crew navigating vast distances through time and space. The novel delves into themes of trauma, dehumanization, and the consequences of greed, offering a poignant exploration of love in its various forms amidst a backdrop of capitalism, colonization, and corporations.
He was born with an eleventh finger. A small bead of flesh and bone beside his right pinky. The doctor calmed the worried parents and told them the nub was a harmless thing. “But still,” he said, unla...January 2020•400 pages - #10
Save:A beautifully written, genre-bending novella where poetry meets sci-fi, perfect for readers who enjoy literary style and oppositional romances - but the dreamy vibe and minimal exposition won't work for everyone.
"This Is How You Lose the Time War" is a beautiful and unique story of two women, Red and Blue, who are elite operatives on opposing sides of a time war. Through secret letters hidden in various ways, they develop a forbidden love while manipulating events across time and alternate realities. The writing style is poetic, with lush language and detailed world-building, creating a complex and evocative narrative that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of war.
That was fun, she thinks, but the thought sours in the framing. It was clean, at least. Climb up time’s threads into the past and make sure no one survives this battle to muddle the futures her Agency...July 2019•216 pages
