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The Girl in the Road by Monica Byrne is a futuristic novel set in a world where Africa has become the new cultural superpower. The story follows two female protagonists, Meena and Mariama, as they embark on separate journeys filled with danger, self-discovery, and haunting pasts. The plot is a blend of surrealism, politics, and technological aspects, painting a picture of a future where the West is in decline and Africa takes center stage. The narrative alternates between Meena's escape from India to Africa via the Trans Arabian Linear Generator and Mariama's journey across Africa, with their stories intertwining in a shocking revelation.

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    Rosewater
    Book 1 in the series:The Wormwood Trilogy

    Rosewater - The Wormwood Trilogy by Tade Thompson
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    In the second half of the twenty first century, a city has evolved around an alien entity in Nigeria with the ability to heal or reanimate the dead. Psychic powers emerge, and a secret government agency employs individuals with these abilities. The protagonist, Kaaro, a sensitive with the gift of finding things, delves into politics and the alien world to survive. The narrative weaves a complex tale of noir and speculative science fiction, exploring themes of humanity and alien integration.

    Tade Thompson's "Rosewater" is a blend of deep sci-fi elements, intricate world-building, and a narrative that jumps back and forth in time. The story unfolds in a near-future Nigeria, where a biodome known as Rosewater attracts healings, mutations, and reanimations during its annual opening. Kaaro, a complex protagonist with flaws, navigates a world of political intrigue, psychic abilities, and alien mysteries, offering a fresh take on alien invasion and psychic powers in a Nigerian setting.

    I’m at the Integrity Bank jobfor forty minutes before the anxieties kick in. It’s how I usuallystart my day. This time it’s because of a wedding and a final exam.Not my wedding, not my exam. In my sea...

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    The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
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    'The Space Between Worlds' by Micaiah Johnson is a sci-fi novel set in a world where traversers like Cara can jump between parallel universes as long as their doppelgangers are deceased in that world. Cara, a protagonist with a complicated past, is hired to collect information from different worlds. However, when she uncovers unsettling truths, she begins to question her role and the organization she works for. The book explores themes of choices, luck, and the impact of different realities on a person's life, all wrapped in a fast-paced plot with complex characters and a unique world-building concept.

    The writing style of 'The Space Between Worlds' is praised for its precision and craft in world-building, creating a stunning and immersive multiverse. The novel delves into the intricacies of parallel worlds, relationships, social commentary, and character development, offering a fresh take on the concept of multiple realities and the complexities of human existence across different dimensions.

    WHEN I WAS young and multiverse was just a theory, I was worthless: the brown girl-child of an addict in one of those wards outside the walls of Wiley City that people don’t get out of or go to. But t...

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    Assassin's Apprentice
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    Book 1 in the series:Farseer

    Assassin's Apprentice - Farseer by Robin Hobb
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    In the first installment of The Farseer Trilogy, "Assassin's Apprentice," readers are introduced to FitzChivalry Farseer, the bastard son of a prince, who is raised in a dangerous position where there are people who want him dead. Swearing allegiance to his grandfather the king, Fitz becomes an apprentice to the royal assassin, navigating a world filled with courtly intrigue, political tensions, and the looming threat to his life. The book is praised for its in-depth story, intricate world-building, and fantastic character development, setting the stage for a tale full of twists and intrigue.

    A history of the Six Duchies is of necessity a history of its ruling family, the Farseers. A complete telling would reach back beyond the founding of the First Duchy, and if such names were remembered...

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    The Fifth Season - The Broken Earth by N.K. Jemisin
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    The Fifth Season is a captivating blend of fantasy and science fiction set in a geologically unstable future Earth. The story follows individuals with the magical ability to control the earth's structures, known as orogenes, who are feared and oppressed by society. Through multiple perspectives, the book weaves together a tale of survival, discrimination, and the impending end of the world. N.K. Jemisin's unique writing style, intricate world-building, and complex characters create an immersive and thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of power, oppression, and resilience.

    For the past ten years you’ve lived as ordinary a life as possible. You came to Tirimo from elsewhere; the townsfolk don’t really care where or why. Since you were obviously well educated, you became ...

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    Red Rising
    Book 1 in the series:Red Rising Saga

    Red Rising - Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
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    In a dystopian future on Mars, the society is highly stratified, with the Reds working in deadly slavery while the Golds live in freedom and opulence. The story follows Darrow, a Red who infiltrates the elite Golds to bring about change and overthrow the caste system. Drawing from Greek and Roman philosophy, the book is fast-paced and innovative, filled with violence and revenge. The protagonist's journey is compared to a hero's journey, and the world-building is excellent, with a satisfying ending that sets up the next book in the trilogy.

    The first thing you should know about me is I am my father’s son. And when they came for him, I did as he asked. I did not cry. Not when the Society televised the arrest. Not when the Golds tried him....

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