* HUGO AWARD WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * NEBULA AND LOCUS AWARDS WINNER: BEST NOVELLA * “[An] exquisitely crafted tale...Part epistolary romance, part mind-blowing science fiction adventure, this dazzling story unfolds bit by bit, revealing layers of meaning as it plays with cause and effect, wildly imaginative technologies, and increasingly intricate wordplay...This short novel warrants multiple readings to fully unlock its complexities.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future. Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future. Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right? Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.
Average Rating
Informations
About the author
Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
Author
This Is How You Lose the Time War
by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
Books Like This Is How You Lose the Time War
If you're looking for books similar to This Is How You Lose the Time War, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Dune
Frank Herbert
An epic science fiction novel set in a complex interstellar society with intricate political machinations. The story follows a young hero navigating a dangerous planetary landscape of competing factions. Themes of destiny, power, and transformation are central to the narrative. The novel features sophisticated world-building and philosophical undertones. Recommended for its complex narrative and exploration of strategic conflict.
Kindred
Octavia Butler
A groundbreaking science fiction novel about a Black woman involuntarily traveling through time to the antebellum South. The protagonist must navigate the brutal realities of slavery while attempting to survive and understand her temporal displacement. The book powerfully examines race, power, and historical trauma. Its time travel mechanism serves as a profound metaphorical exploration of historical injustice. Recommended for its innovative narrative and critical social commentary.
Exhalation
Ted Chiang
A collection of speculative fiction short stories exploring profound philosophical and scientific concepts. Each story offers a unique perspective on time, consciousness, and technological evolution. The narratives are intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant. Chiang's writing combines scientific speculation with deep humanistic insights. Recommended for its imaginative exploration of complex temporal and existential themes.
Recursion
Blake Crouch
A mind-bending science fiction thriller exploring time manipulation and memory. A detective and a neuroscientist uncover a dangerous technology that can alter reality and personal histories. The novel challenges perceptions of time, identity, and causality. It features complex characters wrestling with extraordinary scientific discoveries. Recommended for fans of intricate time-travel narratives with emotional depth.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger
A unique love story that transcends linear time, following a relationship between a time-traveling librarian and an artist. The narrative explores the challenges of a romance disrupted by involuntary time jumps. Their connection defies conventional storytelling, revealing how love can persist across temporal boundaries. The book blends science fiction concepts with deep emotional resonance. Recommended for its innovative approach to time and romantic connection.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Becky Chambers
A character-driven space opera focusing on the crew of an interstellar tunneling ship. The novel explores diverse relationships and cultural interactions across different alien species. It emphasizes emotional connections and personal growth over traditional action-driven plots. The narrative is warm, inclusive, and deeply humanistic. Recommended for its nuanced approach to interpersonal dynamics in a science fiction setting.
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
Claire North
A unique novel about a man who is repeatedly reborn into the same life with full memories of his previous existences. He becomes part of a secret society of individuals who experience similar cyclical reincarnation. The narrative explores how knowledge of future events can be both a blessing and a curse. Complex temporal mechanics drive the plot's intricate developments. Recommended for its inventive approach to time and personal agency.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch
A quantum physics thriller about a physicist exploring multiple parallel realities. The protagonist confronts different versions of himself across divergent life paths. The novel examines identity, choice, and the multiverse through a deeply personal lens. Its narrative combines scientific speculation with intense emotional stakes. Recommended for its innovative approach to alternate timelines and personal identity.
The Space Between Worlds
Micaiah Johnson
A multiverse science fiction novel exploring identity and survival across parallel worlds. The protagonist is a traverser who can move between alternate realities, navigating complex social and personal dynamics. The book examines themes of marginalization, survival, and self-discovery. Its narrative combines sophisticated world-building with nuanced character development. Recommended for its innovative approach to multiverse exploration.
Gideon the Ninth
Tamsyn Muir
A genre-bending science fantasy novel combining necromancy, complex political intrigue, and queer representation. The story follows a swordswoman navigating a bizarre, dark universe of competing noble houses. Its narrative is marked by sharp wit, intricate world-building, and unconventional storytelling. The book subverts traditional genre expectations with its unique voice. Recommended for its inventive narrative and complex character dynamics.
No account connected — sign in to comment.