Uncommonly Good Science-Fiction

Discover uncommonly good science-fiction books that stand out from the crowd. Explore unique, mind-bending stories and hidden gems in speculative fiction.

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Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Beautifully written and taut with suspense, "Eragon" is the first installment in an epic fantasy trilogy about a 15-year-old farm boy who discovers his destiny …
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Daughter of the Blood

by Anne Bishop

The dark and alluring first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s beloved Black Jewels series introduces Jaenelle Angelline, a witch with astonishing …
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Heir to the Shadows

by Anne Bishop

In the second novel set in the “darkly fascinating world” (SF Site) of Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels Trilogy, ambitions unfurl as the realm’s dreams of …
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Queen of the Darkness

by Anne Bishop

In the astonishing conclusion of Anne Bishop’s Black Jewels Trilogy, the Dark Court has been formed and the end—for some—draws exceedingly near... Jaenelle Angelline now …