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    The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi
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    A chilling, unputdownable eco-thriller - raw, realistic, and eerily relevant. Not for the faint of heart, but a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction and climate-driven drama.

    The sweat of a woman bent double in an onion field, working fourteen hours under the hot sun, was different from the sweat of a man as he approached a checkpoint in Mexico, praying to La Santa Muerte...

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    Born a Queen
    Book 1 in the series:Lilith's Shadow

    Born a Queen - Lilith's Shadow by Benjamin Medrano
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    A thoughtful, relationship-focused superhero adventure with a unique protagonist and strong LGBTQ+ vibes. If you’re here for deep character explorations, this is a satisfying start - just don’t expect wall-to-wall action.


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    Sword Catcher - The Chronicles of Castellane by Cassandra Clare
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    A lush, character-driven fantasy that rewards patient readers with a vibrant setting and intricate intrigue - definitely worth a read if you love epic world-building and morally complex characters.


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    Strength of Stones by Greg Bear
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    A bold, imaginative novel perfect for fans of speculative ideas and big questions, but the structure and execution may leave some readers puzzled or wanting more detail.


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    Silent Blade
    Book 1 in the series:Kinsmen

    Silent Blade - Kinsmen by Ilona Andrews
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    A snappy, sexy novella with intriguing world-building - perfect for a sci-fi romance snack, but may leave you wanting a bit more depth.

    In the course of space colonization, there arose a need for humans with enhanced abilities. Men and women who could survive harsh conditions, who were superb warriors, gifted hunters, and brilliant sc...

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    Perhaps the Stars
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    Book 4 in the series:Terra Ignota

    Perhaps the Stars - Terra Ignota by Ada Palmer
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    An audacious, brainy, and satisfying conclusion to a groundbreaking series - brilliant for philosophical sci-fi fans, but definitely not for the faint of heart!


    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Terra Ignota )

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    The Black God's Drums by P. Djèlí Clark
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    A fast, fiercely imaginative adventure that blends steampunk, magic, and alternative history into a vividly unique tale. Absolutely worth the ride - just be ready to crave a whole series set in this world!

    The night in New Orleans always got something going on, ma maman used to say—like this city don’t know how to sleep. You want a good look, take the cable-elevator to the top of one of Les Grand Murs,...

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    Predator's Gold - Hungry City Chronicles by Philip Reeve
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    A worthy, action-packed sequel that builds on the imaginative world of Mortal Engines - darker, deeper, and a little messier, but hard to put down if you loved the first.

    Freya woke early and lay for a while in the dark, feeling her city shiver and sway beneath her as its powerful engines sent it skimming across the ice. Sleepily, she waited for her servants to come an...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Hungry City Chronicles )

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    Tinker
    Book 1 in the series:Elfhome

    Tinker - Elfhome by Wen Spencer
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    A quirky, action-packed blend of sci-fi, magic, and fierce heroine energy - messy in spots, but unforgettable for fans of inventive worldbuilding and genre-bending fun.

    Tinker had been high up in the crane tower, shuffling cars around the dark sprawling maze of her scrap yard, trying to make room for the influx of wrecks Shutdown Day always brought in. Her cousin, Oi...

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    Anathem by Neal Stephenson
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    Anathem is a smart, challenging, and rewarding epic for readers who love big ideas and immersive world-building, but it’s not for those looking for a quick, action-packed read.

    Ita:(1) In late Praxic Orth, an acronym (therefore, in ancient texts sometimes written ITA) whose precise etymology is a casualty of the loss of shoddily preserved information that will forever enshro...

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