Match BookSpace opera
Space opera is science fiction's answer to epic fantasy: fleets, empires, and adventures that span star systems.
Each book here shows its tone, so you can tell a romp from a hard-edged war.
26 books, best known first. New to the dimensions? Here's what each one means.
2001: A Space OdysseyArthur C. Clarkescience fiction · tense · moderate · ambiguous ending- Leviathan WakesJames S.A. Coreyscience fiction · tense · fast paced · cliffhanger ending
- Ancillary JusticeAnn Leckiescience fiction · tense · moderate · resolved and happy ending
Children of TimeAdrian Tchaikovskyscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · resolved and happy ending- Consider PhlebasIain M. Banksscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · dark ending
Forward the FoundationIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · bittersweet ending
FoundationIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · resolved and happy ending
Foundation and EmpireIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · bittersweet ending
Foundation's EdgeIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · ambiguous ending
HyperionDan Simmonsscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · cliffhanger ending- Ninefox GambitYoon Ha Leescience fiction · tense · fast paced · cliffhanger ending
Prelude to FoundationIsaac Asimovscience fiction · cosy · moderate · resolved and happy ending
ProvenanceAnn Leckiescience fiction · hopeful · moderate · resolved and happy ending
Second FoundationIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · resolved and happy ending- Shards of EarthAdrian Tchaikovskyscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · cliffhanger ending
The Foundation TrilogyIsaac Asimovscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · ambiguous ending- The Long Way to a Small, Angry PlanetBecky Chambersscience fiction · hopeful · moderate · resolved and happy ending
- The Rise of EndymionDan Simmonsscience fiction · adventurous · moderate · resolved and happy ending
All Systems RedMartha Wellsscience fiction · funny · fast paced · resolved and happy ending- DreamfallJoan D. Vingescience fiction · eerie · moderate · cliffhanger ending
Foundation and EarthIsaac Asimovscience fiction · cosy · moderate · resolved and happy ending- Tangled Up in BlueJoan D. Vingescience fiction · romantic · moderate · bittersweet ending
The Revolution BusinessCharles Strossscience fiction · adventurous · fast paced · cliffhanger ending
The Trade of QueensCharles Strossscience fiction · funny · fast paced · resolved and happy ending- Medusa UploadedEmily Devenportscience fiction · tense · fast paced · cliffhanger ending
Sisters of the Vast BlackLina Ratherscience fiction · hopeful · moderate · resolved and happy ending
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