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Dark Age - Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
Dark Age
Book 5 in the series:Red Rising Saga

'Dark Age' in the 'Red Rising Saga' series by Pierce Brown is a dark and brutal continuation of the epic space opera, filled with senseless violence, mass killings, and grim commentary on society. The book is known for its dense action-packed plot, multiple POVs, and an ever-expanding roster of characters, making it a challenging yet engaging read. Despite the overwhelming violence and chaos, the book shines in its world-building, character development, and depiction of tragic sacrifices, loss, and heroism.

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    Snapped
    Book 1 in the series:Snapped

    Snapped - Snapped by Tracy Brown
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    'Snapped' by Tracy Brown revolves around the lives of four strong and unique women - Misa, Dominique, Latoya, and Camille. Each woman is facing their own struggles and challenges, from dealing with predators and missing loved ones to maintaining relationships and facing hidden skeletons in their closets. As their stories unfold, the readers are taken on an emotional rollercoaster filled with love, lust, friendship, and unexpected twists. Tracy Brown weaves together the lives of these characters effortlessly, creating a gripping and intense drama that keeps readers hooked till the end.


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    The Traitor God - Age of Tyranny by Cameron Johnston
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    The Traitor God by Cameron Johnston is a dark fantasy novel that follows the story of Edrin Walker, a powerful magician and a god killer who has been on the run for the last ten years dodging daemons and debt. When he witnesses his best friend's murder through a magical bond they share, he decides to return to his city of Setharis to avenge his friend's death. The book is set in a society governed by a council of wizards, with a caste system based on magical abilities. The story combines elements of mystery, action-packed magical battles, and a morally grey protagonist navigating a world full of monsters, demons, gods, and titans.


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    Jade Legacy
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    Book 3 in the series:The Green Bone Saga

    Jade Legacy - The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
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    Jade Legacy is a captivating conclusion to 'The Green Bone Saga' by Fonda Lee, delving deep into family drama, character development, and complex relationships within the clan. The book explores themes of geopolitics, honor, power struggles, and the evolution of characters over multiple generations, set in a world where jade holds immense power and plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative.

    The Double Double hotel and casino was an unlikely place to incite revolution. It was merely a convenient target because Bero worked there and knew how to get past security. While the city of Janloon ...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Green Bone Saga )

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    The Blue
    Book 3 in the series:Rain

    The Blue - Rain by Joseph A. Turkot
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    He still hasn’t seen it with his own eyes. Our hunter. The black shape that skirts the edge of our ice floe—Resilience floe, as Russell started calling it. But I’ve seen it two nights in a row now. Mo...

    The final book in the Rain Trilogy

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    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Rain )

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    Abaddon's Gate
    Book 3 in the series:The Expanse

    Abaddon's Gate - The Expanse by James S.A. Corey
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    In "Abaddon's Gate," the third installment of "The Expanse" series, the crew of Roci finds themselves in the midst of escalating stakes and higher risks as they navigate through political struggles and face existential threats posed by alien technology. The book delves into the realistic political and scientific background of the story, exploring themes of survival, moral conflicts, and forgiveness within a chaotic and destructive solar system dealing with unprecedented challenges.

    The plot of "Abaddon's Gate" focuses on the crew of Roci being at the center of unfolding events, including assassination attempts, mutinies, and the looming question of the survival of the human race, all while grappling with personal and political interactions in a closed-off environment. The book weaves together elements of action, intrigue, and character development against the backdrop of a space opera that keeps readers engaged with its twists, emotional depth, and exploration of the vast universe of "The Expanse."

    When he’d been a boy back on Earth, living under the open blue of sky, one of his mothers had spent three years suffering uncontrolled migraines. Seeing her pale and sweating with pain had been hard, ...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Expanse )

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    Day of the Dragon - World of Warcraft by Richard A. Knaak
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    "Day of the Dragon" by Richard A. Knaak follows the story of Rhonin, an outcast mage from the Kirin Tor, who is sent on a mission to Grim Batol to observe. Along the way, he is accompanied by Vareesa Windrunner, a Ranger, and together with a dwarf named Falstad, they embark on a journey to free the Dragon Queen. The plot revolves around the leaders of the Alliance dealing with the manipulative Deathwing, who aims to be announced as King.

    delves into the lore of the World of Warcraft series, exploring the Dragon Aspects - Alexstrasza, Malygos, Nozdormu, Ysera, and Deathwing. It also touches on the power dynamics within the Alliance and the threat posed by the Dragonmaw clan, providing a deep dive into the Warcraft universe.

    It had once seemed to some of the Kirin Tor, the magical conclave that ruled the small nation of Dalaran, that the world of Azeroth had never known anything but constant bloodshed. There had been the ...

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    Memory's Legion by James S.A. Corey
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    Memory's Legion in the series The Expanse Short Stories/Novellas by author James S.A. Corey is a collection of short stories that delve into the backstories and side stories of key characters from the Expanse series. Readers get insights into pivotal events, such as the early days of humanity's encounter with the protomolecule, the backstory of Dr. Paolo Cortazar, and the youth of sociopathic characters like Amos Burton and Bobbie Draper. The stories are interwoven with the main series, providing a deeper understanding of the Expanse universe and its characters. The writing style is engaging, with each story offering a mix of entertainment, intrigue, and character development.


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    The Ember Blade - The Darkwater Legacy by Chris Wooding
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    The Ember Blade by Chris Wooding is a classic epic fantasy novel set in a world where the Krodan empire has taken over, leading to the colonization of the Ossians. The story follows two friends, Aren and Kade, as they navigate through a world of political intrigue, betrayal, and rebellion. As they embark on a dangerous mission to take down the Krodans, they are joined by a diverse group of characters, each with their own motivations and backgrounds. The plot twists and turns, revealing morally grey characters and unexpected outcomes, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

    Edric had said that, not three days past, as he stood on the battle­ments of the keep at Salt Fork and watched the enemy closing in. Side by side with his brothers and sisters, pride swelling his ches...

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    Thin Air by Richard K. Morgan
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    'Thin Air' by Richard K. Morgan is a hardboiled noir thriller set on a colonized Mars, following the story of Hakan Veil, an ex-government corporate killer trying to navigate the corrupt power structures of the Martian society. The plot is filled with violence, double-crosses, and political intrigue, reminiscent of a classic detective story but with a futuristic twist. The narrative style is gritty and dark, with minimal exposition and a focus on immersive world-building that transports readers to a bleak and brutal version of Mars.

    The protagonist, Hakan Veil, finds himself entangled in a complex web of Martian and colonial politics, facing challenges ranging from illegal activities to high-level investigations. The book explores themes of corruption, power struggles, and morality in a setting that combines elements of science fiction, dystopia, and classic noir storytelling. Morgan's writing style is characterized by its realism, lack of exposition, and immersive depiction of a future world devoid of idealism and filled with gritty realism.

    IT WAS EARLY evening when I hit the Mariner Strip, and up in the Lamina they were trying again for rain. With limited success, I’d say. Got this thin, cold stop-start drizzle weeping down out of a pap...

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    The Twelve
    Book 2 in the series:The Passage

    The Twelve - The Passage by Justin Cronin
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    The Twelve by Justin Cronin is a dark and evocative sequel to The Passage, continuing the story of a post-apocalyptic world plagued by vampire-like creatures known as virals. The book delves into a complex narrative involving a perverse dictatorship within The Twelve, exploring themes of totalitarianism, survival, and the introduction of a new species into the world. Cronin's writing style is described as powerful and detailed, with vivid imagery that draws readers into a world filled with bleak subject matter and surreal dreams that influence the storyline.

    3. And the LORD said: As in the days of Noah, a great deluge shall sweep over the earth; and this shall be a deluge of blood. The monsters of men’s hearts shall be made flesh, devouring all in their p...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Passage )

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