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There are so many books I wish I could read again for the first time! I decided to narrow down the list to titles that were published sometime this century.
1. The Deep by Rivers Solomon
There were a few amazing plot twists in this tale that were well done, including one that I originally thought of as a flaw in the plot. It would be a joy to discover them again.
2. The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey
Once again, there was a creative plot twist that kept me hooked. While I did figure it out in advance due to how often I’ve read stories in this sub-genre, it was still executed nicely and set up everything nicely for how this duology would pan out. It wasn’t until the final scene in the second instalment that a few last things gelled together which was incredibly satisfying for me as a reader.
3. A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk & Robot, #1) by Becky Chamber
Yes, I know I’ve gushed about this duology before, but it really is the perfect world to step into if you’re dreaming of a peaceful solarpunk future.
4. A Short History of the World According to Sheep by Sally Coulthard
This is the sort of history I love to read! Sheep changed the destinies of the humans who cared for them in so many different ways.
5. Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor
This novella had a mysterious and exciting ending that other readers should discover for themselves. I reread it a few times just to see how many different interpretations I could come up with about what happened next.
6. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The film version of this story is finally coming out this spring! I can’t wait. Once again, the plot twists were exciting and the ending left so much scope for the imagination as Anne Shirley would say if she lived in our era.