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God’s War by Kameron Hurley

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In God’s War, did you enjoy ...

... a goal-driven plot with high personal stakes and dangerous missions?

The Mirror Empire by Kameron Hurley

If you loved the relentless pace and mission-focused narrative of God’s War—with Nyx’s desperate bounty hunting and brutal objectives—you’ll be pulled into The Mirror Empire. The story follows multiple characters driven by survival and war across parallel worlds, each with their own dangerous ambitions and objectives. The stakes are always high, and the sense of urgency and peril will keep you hooked.

... morally ambiguous heroes navigating brutal worlds?

Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

If you appreciated Nyx’s complex, ethically gray decisions in God’s War, you’ll find much to love in Ninefox Gambit. Captain Kel Cheris and the infamous Shuos Jedao are both brilliant, ruthless, and deeply flawed, forced to make impossible choices in a violent, militaristic society. Their partnership is fraught with tension, betrayal, and shifting loyalties that mirror the moral ambiguity you enjoyed.

... a dark and gritty tone with unflinching violence and harsh realities?

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

If you were gripped by the unrelenting brutality and bleak atmosphere of God’s War, The Poppy War will draw you in with its uncompromising look at war and survival. The protagonist Rin is forced into horrifying choices and endures the kind of violence, trauma, and moral compromise that made Nyx’s world so compelling.

... political intrigue and ruthless power struggles?

The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

If the backstabbing, shifting alliances, and power plays of God’s War intrigued you, The Traitor Baru Cormorant will fascinate you with its focus on empire, rebellion, and subterfuge. Baru’s quest to bring down an oppressive regime from within is filled with cunning strategy, betrayal, and the kind of ruthless political maneuvering that echoes Nyx’s world.

... detailed worldbuilding with unique cultures and technologies?

An Unkindness Of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

If you were captivated by the rich, immersive world of God’s War—complete with its insect tech, gender politics, and religious tensions—you’ll find the generation ship of An Unkindness of Ghosts equally engrossing. The novel crafts an intricate society with layered hierarchies, social codes, and inventive sci-fi technology, rewarding readers who love to lose themselves in fully realized worlds.

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