Books matching: debt and oppression
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- #1
The Rat Catcher's Daughter by KJ Charles is a charming novella set in the Lilywhite Boys series, focusing on the sweet and tender romance between Miss Christiana, a musical hall singer and female impersonator, and Stan, the Lilywhite Boys' fence. The story follows Christiana's struggle with a debt owned by a gang leader, Kammy, and Stan's unwavering support and admiration for her, leading to a heartwarming connection between the two characters. KJ Charles's writing style is described as impeccable, with an exciting plot, endearing characters, and a focus on LGBTQ representation, making it a delightful and engaging read for fans of the series.
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Lilywhite Boys ) - #2
Crashing Heaven by Al Robertson is a captivating cyberpunk thriller set in a future where humanity lives on a space station ruled by godlike AIs. The protagonist, Jack Forster, a reluctant soldier, returns home after surrendering to the Totality, only to be caught up in a murder investigation that leads him to confront the Pantheon gods responsible for his past injustices. The writing style is a blend of poetic and beautiful prose, with a heavy focus on exploring themes like virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the merging of human consciousness with software codes.
As their shuttle wheeled around, the sun snatched at the snowflakes’ great ice bodies and made them blaze, leaving even Hugo Fist with nothing to say. There were a dozen of them hanging in the cold, e...