Books

Space opera

This is the preferred term. Synonyms are included. You can turn off synonyms.

Broader terms: Science fiction, Science fiction and fantasy, Speculative fiction

The Warrior’s Apprentice

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Series:

The Vorkosigan Saga

Genres:

Science fiction and fantasy, Space opera

Tropes:

Coming of age, Cons and swindles, Fealty, Madcap adventures, Politics

Characters:

Character(s) with ADHD

Time Periods:

Long-Term Future

Places:

Military, Outer space

Leviathan Wakes

by James S.A. Corey

Series:

Genres:

Tropes:

Band of misfits, Ensemble cast, Gateways and wormholes, Ghost ship, Mystery plot, Politics

Characters:

Middle-aged characters

Time Periods:

Long-Term Future

Places:

All Systems Red

by Martha Wells

Series:

The Murderbot Diaries

Genres:

Tropes:

Android, Corporate overreach, Dystopia, Found family, Snarky AI

Characters:

Agender main character(s), Asexual main character(s)

Time Periods:

Long-Term Future

Places: