I’m learning that I like speculative fiction. Or also, sci fi that’s light on the sci fi and more how it impacts the people living in that world.
I really love exploring the flaws of humanity but in a not totally contemporary setting.
Some books I’ve enjoyed that I think meet this attempted ask are:
- The Compound by Aisling Rawle – I loved the way that this discussed capitalism, drive, and apathy in a near future.
- The Last Murder at the End of The World by Stuart Turton – this REALLY covered what it means to be human and I loved the way it staged it (no more details for fear of spoilers)
- The Deep Sky by Yume Kitasei – less the sci fi ship part of this book, and more the training side of this and the pre apocalyptic setting and the lengths people would go to leave earth.
- My Murder by Katie Williams – enjoyed how we talk about who gets to be saved and is worthy of having their story told.
- A Short Stay in Hell by Simon Peck – existential horror at its best. Such a good analysis of what makes life worth living.
Less what I’m asking for, but some other books I love (mostly fantasy). I think I’ve got enough fantasy books on my list, but I also won’t say no if you’ve got something you have to recommend!
- The Daevabad Trilogy by SA Chakraborty
- Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee
- The Hierarchy Series by James Islington
- The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
- The Devoured Worlds Trilogy by Megan O’Keefe
- Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Editing to add a few more books.
by Yessie4242