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The Broken EarthSeries
series5 books2014
Dark in tone, about ecological collapse and survival.
“N. K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy is set on the Stillness, a single supercontinent wracked every few centuries by civilization-ending climate catastrophes called Fifth Seasons.”
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Start with The Fifth Season →
Heart ReadersNovel
Kristine Kathryn Ruschstandalone novel1993
Fantasy, about revenge and political intrigue.
“The empire's killing machine ruined her life - this is her chance for revenge.”
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RestoreeNovel
Anne McCaffreystandalone novel1967
Science fiction, about transported to another world and survival, set in other star systems.
“Torn from Earth by a bizarre and nameless black force, Sara has no idea where she is or why she inhabits a beautiful new body.”
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The ChrysalidsNovel
John Wyndhamstandalone novel1955
Science fiction, about genetic engineering and survival, set in far future.
“An early manuscript version was entitled Time for a Change.”
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Echo CitySeries
series2 books2010
Dark fantasy, dark in tone, about genetic engineering and amnesia.
“Surrounded by a vast, poisonous desert, Echo City is built upon the graveyard of its own past.”
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Start with Echo City →
The Vengeance TrilogySeries
series3 books2013
Epic fantasy, dark in tone, about political intrigue and revenge.
“At his command the last emperor was executed, but vengeance is coming...”
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Start with The Blood of Whisperers →