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The Rising - The Alchemy Wars by Ian Tregillis
The Rising
Book 2 in the series:The Alchemy Wars

The Rising in the Alchemy Wars series by Ian Tregillis is a continuation that builds on the original world and characters, focusing on the intertwined stories of two brilliant and ruthless women, a freed mechanical servitor finding his moral code, and the philosophical reflections interwoven with action and adventure. The story delves into questions of free will, the nature of evil, and the consequences of humanity's reliance on mechanical servants in an alternative 1800s setting where the Dutch control thinking machines.

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    Cathedrals Of Glass A Planet Of Blood And Ice - Planet of Blood and Ice by A.J. Hartley
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    'Cathedrals Of Glass A Planet Of Blood And Ice' by A.J. Hartley follows a group of diverse and dysfunctional teens who have broken the rules of their society and are sent to a futuristic juvenile detention rehab center. However, their autopilot-directed ship deviates from course and crash lands on an uninhabited and dangerous planet. The plot builds up slowly, immersing readers in a story of survival, danger, and the need to understand one another. The protagonist, Sola, is a complex female character who discovers more about herself and her fellow deviants as they navigate the deadly planet and each other.


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    The Last Man on Earth Club by Paul R. Hardy
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    The Last Man on Earth Club by Paul R. Hardy is a science fiction novel set in a future where parallel universes exist, and civilizations are dying. The story follows a therapy group consisting of survivors from various apocalyptic scenarios, brought together for therapeutic treatment. The narrative is driven by the therapist's perspective as she navigates the unique journeys of each survivor, exploring themes of guilt, helplessness, and acceptance of their status as the last of their kind. The book's structure, akin to a play, delves into the characters' individual stories, creating a captivating and original plot that intertwines multiple Earths and post-apocalyptic themes.

    The forest along the valley had been safe for thousands of years. No deadly animals hid among the leaves to poison and devour the unwary. Floods never swept away soil and trees. Fire never consumed th...

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    Dark is the Sun by Philip José Farmer
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    Dark is the Sun follows Deyv, a young man on an Earth of several billion years from now, as he proceeds through three quests. At first, he sets out to find a mate but instead discovers the fate of his world and everything he knows. The novel presents a post-apocalyptic odyssey where Deyv embarks on a journey to hunt down a thief who steals his soul egg, a person's most precious material possession, and eventually seeks to flee to another planet or universe to save the human race from the impending doom. The plot is rich in exotic creatures, artifacts from technologically advanced generations of humans, and a setting that becomes one of the most interesting elements of the novel.


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    Fine Prey by Scott Westerfeld
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    Fine Prey by Scott Westerfeld is a science fiction novel set in a world divided between those who have embraced alien technology and those who have not. The story revolves around the Fine Hunt, a game where hunters use knowledge of an alien language to guide genetically engineered mounts in a blood hunt for engineered prey. The protagonist, Spider, is a young Ayan language student whose coming of age journey questions her identity and allegiances. The book delves into themes of xenophobia, language, and species differentiation, creating a unique and well-described world filled with futuristic technological elements. The writing style is rich in exposition, driving the narrative forward through the linguistic resolution of the main character.


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