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This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El Mohtar, Max Gladstone

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In This Is How You Lose The Time War, did you enjoy ...

... the epistolary, intimate correspondence between Red and Blue?

The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

If you loved the heartfelt, intimate exchanges between Red and Blue in This Is How You Lose The Time War, you'll find the rich, character-driven relationships in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet just as moving. Chambers' novel crafts deep connections between a diverse cast through personal logs, letters, and close-knit dialogue, letting you savor every moment of their journeys together through space.

... lyrical, poetic prose and emotionally resonant language?

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

If the ornate, evocative style of This Is How You Lose The Time War enchanted you, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo will sweep you away with its lush, captivating prose. Reid's narrative voice draws you into Evelyn's world with every carefully chosen word, wrapping powerful emotion and beauty into every chapter.

... non-linear storytelling and narrative structure?

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

If you were fascinated by the non-linear, time-hopping structure of This Is How You Lose The Time War, you'll be entranced by the magical, weaving timelines of The Night Circus. Morgenstern's tale drifts between eras and perspectives, inviting you to piece together a spellbinding narrative puzzle.

... themes and execution of time travel?

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

If the inventive use of time travel in This Is How You Lose The Time War gripped you, Kindred will immerse you in a profound, emotionally charged journey across eras. Butler's protagonist Dana is swept back and forth through time, facing harrowing choices and forging intense personal connections that echo the genre-bending romance and stakes of Red and Blue's story.

... achingly intense, intimate romance between protagonists?

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

If you were drawn to the aching, forbidden romance of Red and Blue, The Song of Achilles will captivate you with the slow-burn, poetic love story between Patroclus and Achilles. Miller's novel brings every heartbeat and longing glance to life, echoing the passion and lyricism that made This Is How You Lose The Time War unforgettable.

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