Political Intrigue

The Poet Empress

Shen Tao · Fantasy

Debut author Shen Tao introduces readers to the lush, deadly world of The Poet Empress, a sweeping, epic and intimate fantasy perfect for fans of The…

forbidden romance · political intrigue · slow burn

Blood Over Bright Haven

M. L. Wang · Fantasy

**Magic has made the city of Tiran an industrial utopia, but magic has a cost—and the collectors have come calling.** An orphan since the age of…

grimdark · political intrigue · quest · morally grey character · chosen one

Red City

Marie Lu · Fantasy

The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu.

dark romance · urban fantasy · enemies to lovers · political intrigue · morally grey character

Next of Kin

Kia Abdullah · Mystery & Thriller

“Abdullah’s legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt.” Sunday Times Crime Club “An enthralling, heartbreaking and thrilling…

political intrigue · psychological thriller · twist ending

1984

George Orwell · Literary Fiction

"Big Brother is Watching You." In a world where truth is dictated by the Party, freedom is slavery, and war is peace, Winston Smith dares to think…

dystopian society · psychological thriller · political intrigue · survival

A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin · Fantasy

***A Game of Thrones*** is the inaugural novel in ***A Song of Ice and Fire***, an epic series of fantasy novels crafted by the American author…

political intrigue · dark academia · morally grey character · revenge plot

The Bone Shard Daughter

Andrea Stewart · Fantasy

The Bone Shard Daughter is an unmissable fantasy debut from a major new voice in epic fantasy — a stunning tale of magic, mystery, and revolution in…

revenge plot · chosen one · political intrigue

Babel

R. F Kuang · Fantasy

From award-winning author R. F. Kuang comes Babel, a thematic response to The Secret History and a tonal retort to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell…

dark academia · political intrigue · morally grey character · revenge plot · magic academy

Mistborn

Brandon Sanderson · Fantasy

For a thousand years ashes have fallen from the sky.

chosen one · heist · political intrigue · enemies to lovers · slow burn · found family · magic academy

Brimstone

Callie Hart · Romance

**Duty. Blood. Honour. Power.** Saeris Fane doesn't want power. The very last thing she needs is her name whispered on an entire court's lips, but…

dark romance · possessive romance · paranormal romance · chosen one · political intrigue · high stakes survival

Dune

Frank Herbert · Sci-Fi

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where…

space opera · chosen one · quest · political intrigue

The Mercy of Gods

James S. A. Corey · Sci-Fi

A spectacular new space opera that sees humanity fighting for its survival in a war as old as the universe itself.

space opera · high stakes survival · political intrigue

The Daevabad Trilogy

S. A. Chakraborty · Fantasy

Daevabad has fallen. After a brutal conquest stripped the city of its magic, Nahid leader Banu Manizheh and her resurrected commander, Dara, must try…

grimdark · political intrigue · enemies to lovers · found family · quest

Jade Legacy

Fonda Lee · Fantasy

Jade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now coveted throughout the world.

found family · redemption arc · political intrigue

A Song of Ice and Fire Boxed Set

George R. R. Martin · Fantasy

George R.R. Martin's A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE -- the story so far. The greatest epic work of the modern age is now available in a collectible box set.…

grimdark · political intrigue · revenge plot · found family

The Handmaid's Tale

Margaret Atwood · Sci-Fi

The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, published in 1985.

dystopian society · survival · political intrigue · high stakes survival

Chain-Gang All-Stars

Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah · Sci-Fi

She felt their eyes, all those executioners… Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are the stars of the Chain-Gang All-Stars, the…

dystopian society · high stakes survival · political intrigue · revenge plot

Blood & Betrayals

Alexis Rune · Fantasy

Power flows through the ancient halls of Avalon University like a neverending flood.

dark academia · magic academy · political intrigue

Rhythm of War

Brandon Sanderson · Fantasy

The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson After forming a coalition…

chosen one · quest · political intrigue · found family

Verity Guild

Mai Corland · Fantasy

High Priestess Kerasea Vestal has spent her life hiding the truth—that she’s the last surviving heir of the magical bloodline the republic…

dark academia · political intrigue · secret identity · chosen one · redemption arc

Green City Wars

Adrian Tchaikovsky · Sci-Fi

In a city of sunshine and secrets, the shadows belong to the animals.

dystopian society · survival · political intrigue

The Blade Itself

Joe Abercrombie · Fantasy

Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck.

grimdark · morally grey character · redemption arc · political intrigue