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  1. I just finished reading “A Desolation Called Peace” by Arkady Martine. This book is the sequel to the also excellent “A Memory Called Empire”. I like Martinez’s writing because alongside the main plot with space fleets, palace intrigues, a mighty empire and mysterious alien enemy, there is also a layer exploring deeper themes — in this case, what it means to be a person, and who is deserving of empathy. Martine also makes all of her characters relatable, flawed, and human, whether they are the Emperor or a low-grade functionary.

    Bonus points for tons of strong female characters, including the main ones, some of whom are not straight.

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