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The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)

The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy, #2)

by James Islington

The Strength of the Few is a more ambitious and more demanding sequel than its predecessor, and that ambition is both its greatest strength and its biggest hurdle. Where the first book allowed readers...

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Dungeon Crawler Carl

Dungeon Crawler Carl

by Matt Dinniman

Dungeon Crawler Carl was a wild ride, my first audiobook that actually clicked, and that alone made the experience memorable. The narration (by Jeff Hays) really brought the characters to life, especi...

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The Red Rising Saga

The Red Rising Saga

by Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown's Red Rising saga is nothing short of a masterpiece, an epic tale that combines the pulse-pounding action of a sci-fi thriller with the poignant introspection of a character-driven drama....

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Reign of The Empire: The Mask of Fear

Reign of The Empire: The Mask of Fear

by Alexander Freed

The Mask of Fear is a gripping and ambitious entry into the Star Wars canon, set in the tumultuous period between Revenge of the Sith and Andor. This first installment of the Reign of the Empire trilo...

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Gilead (Gilead, #1)

Gilead (Gilead, #1)

by Marilynne Robinson

Gilead is a masterpiece of contemporary American literature. It is a work of extraordinary spiritual and emotional depth, offering a tender exploration of mortality, faith, and the beauty of ordinary ...

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The Mercy of Gods

The Mercy of Gods

by James S.A. Corey

Let me start by saying that I have never read a book by James S.A. Corey before, nor by either of the authors who write under that pen name. I know of their previous series, The Expanse, and have only...

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The Will of The Many

The Will of The Many

by James Islington

I stumbled across The Will of the Many around Christmas 2023, while lining up my TBR for 2024. It made the list, but when the new year started, I dove headfirst into the Red Rising saga, becoming inst...

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Light Bringer (Red Rising Saga, #6)

Light Bringer (Red Rising Saga, #6)

by Pierce Brown

Light Bringer by Pierce Brown is a powerful entry in the series, blending the emotional weight of past choices with explosive action and political intrigue. The characters are more layered than ever, ...

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Dark Age (Red Rising Saga #5)

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga #5)

by Pierce Brown

Dark Age by Pierce Brown delivers a dark and intense chapter in the Red Rising series. The story plunges deeper into chaos and conflict, with characters facing brutal challenges and moral dilemmas. Br...

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Golden Son (Red Rising Saga, #2)

Golden Son (Red Rising Saga, #2)

by Pierce Brown

Absolutely loved it. Great follow-up to Red Rising which really increases the scope of the story. I was already hooked after the first, but now I'm not going to be able to stop until I consume everyth...

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Iron Gold (Red Rising Saga, #4)

Iron Gold (Red Rising Saga, #4)

by Pierce Brown

Iron Gold by Pierce Brown is a thrilling continuation of the Red Rising saga. The story expands the universe with multiple perspectives, adding depth and complexity to the characters and plot. Brown’s...

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Morning Star (Red Rising, #3)

Morning Star (Red Rising, #3)

by Pierce Brown

What a satisfying conclusion to the first Red Rising trilogy. Almost makes me not want to read the follow up series because of how great this ending was....

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Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)

Red Rising (Red Rising Saga, #1)

by Pierce Brown

Absolutely loved this story. The characters, the plot, the set up for future books. Fantastic....

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Dark Matter

Dark Matter

by Blake Crouch

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a thrilling science fiction novel that explores the concept of multiple universes and the consequences of a single decision. It's a rollercoaster of a ride that will lea...

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Recursion

Recursion

by Blake Crouch

One of my goals for 2023 is to read more books, specifically fiction. I usually end up reading a few theology books every year, and enough podcasts that surely they count for a few audio books. But I ...

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