The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is a gripping young adult science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has been invaded by an alien species. The story follows Cassie Sullivan, a young girl determined to survive the waves of destruction unleashed by the aliens, which include massive power outages, deadly plagues, and alien-human hybrids.
Summary: Red Rising by Pierce Brown is a dystopian science fiction novel set on Mars in a hierarchical society divided by colors, each representing a different caste. The story follows Darrow, a young "Red" miner who discovers that his people have been subjugated by the ruling "Gold" class. After a personal tragedy, he undergoes surgery and training to infiltrate the Golds and bring about a revolution from within.
Andy Weir’s novel Artemis follows Jasmine Bashara, A girl who lives in the city of Artemis on the Moon. Her only goal in life is to get rich and when she gets an opportunity to achieve this goal, she can't say no. She has to engineer the perfect plan to pull off this huge score. As a lover of science and a well written story, this was a pleasure to read. Weir is a great writer that makes you feel like you are right in the story with the character.
Andy Weir is most known for his writing of The Martian, but his newest book Project Hail Mary was a pleasant surprise when I read it. This book has lots of science in it as well as comedic relief every now and then. This scientific novel revolves around Ryland Grace who is the sole survivor on a mission to save humanity, except he doesn't remember that fact. Follow him through his journey to uncover his past and the details behind the mission.
Slaughterhouse-5 is an incredibly well-written novel and one of my favorite works by Kurt Vonnegut. In his novel, he explores the meaning of life (and no, I’m not kidding), World War II, time travel, and more. Slaughterhouse-5 is brilliant and complex, but not hard to understand. Vonnegut introduces serious themes of war and violence and approaches them in his writing with a humorous tone.
Dune Messiah is the second book in the Dune series written by Frank Herbert. I am a big fan of the first Dune because of its huge sci-fi scope mixed in with politics and religion that can be seen in the world today as well. The dialogue was amazing too, and it felt like everything that the characters said could be interpreted in a deeper level. I love that book and I don’t think
Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey is a thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that takes place in a future where humanity has colonized much of the Solar System. The novel follows two main characters: Jim Holden, a former naval officer, and Miller, a detective on the asteroid belt. The novel revolves around a mysterious substance that could change the balance of power in the Solar System, the Protomolecle.
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Paul Atredies, born into a futuristic dystopian society as royalty, must unpack his true destiny
when he travels to the desert planet of Arrakis, a rugged, worn-torn planet, containing the most
valuable resource in the universe, spice. For nearly 80 years prior, the royal house of Harkoneen
had ruled over Arrakis, harvesting spice at the Emperor's will, the ruler of the Great Houses
including the Atreides and Harkonnen. Suspiciously, the Adredies, by order of the Emperor are
Dune tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet
Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the
only source of this chemical called "spice". This “spice” cant extend life, enhance mental
abilities, and is fuel for spaceships. This planet is extremely valuable and what starts is a
intergalactic war for the planet Arrakis, Paul and his family attempt to survive political
Dune is a story that takes place thousands of years in the future on a planet that is
essentially a massive desert wasteland. This planet, called Arrakis, is home to a very valuable
spice that can extend people’s lives, give them psychic powers, or grant an advanced control
over the cosmos. Thus, control over this planet is a top priority for many, so the story follows
Paul Atriedes as he is destined to protect it, himself, and his family from the opposing noble
