Tag: political intrigue
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Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer
Review of Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer. Too Like the Lightning is a science fiction book that plays with the idea that utopias are always a utopia for who? It is a deeply philosophical book that borrows much from 18th century philosophy. I have read Too Like the Lightning twice and I don’t…
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October Daye by Seanan McGuire
Review of the urban fantasy series October Daye by Seanan McGuire. If you are interested in the idea of the fay hiding in our world, then you should check out the October Daye books.
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The Buried Life by Carrie Patel
Review of The Buried Life by Carrie Patel the first book of the Recoletta Series. A political steampunk book centered around a murder mystery with two protagonists from very different walks of life.
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Range of Ghosts by Elizabeth Bear
Review of Range of Ghosts by Elizabeth Bear a fantasy novel set on the mongolian steppes in the 1200s. A wonderful culturally complex novel with a fast paced plot and interesting characters. Range of Ghosts is all about power and political intrigue.
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The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
Review of The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu, the first book in the The Dandelion Dynasty series is epic fantasy set in a Chinese inspired island kingdom. Ken Liu might be better know for his short stories and translation work, but The Grace of Kings is a wonderful epic fantasy and it is a…
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9 political fantasy recommendations full intrigue
Political fantasy is full of court life, political intrigue, backstabbing – figurative and literal, complex alliances, moral grays, diplomacy, spycraft, possible wars etc. These are all the hallmarks of good political fantasy for me.
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Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
Review of Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith. Crown Duel is a wonderful political fantasy full of court intrigue and enough action to keep things interesting. The fights are both physical and social combat. It is very much a fish out of water as our protagonist Meliara has to figure out how to navigate court life…
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The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
Review of title by author.
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City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
Review of City of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett. City of Stairs a fantasy spy thriller about magic, history and colonialism. Surprisingly funny and entertaining with great worldbuilding and wonderful characters.
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The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Review of The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison. A wonderful steampunk fantasy filled with court politics, amazing characters and hope. It is very much a fish out of water story and Maia struggles to find his feet in his new position of power. If you have ever struggled with imposter syndrome, then you can definitely…