What's the last SFF you read, and what subgenre does it fit into? > Likes and Comments

My last SFF read was SPACE OPERA by Catherine Valente (literally space opera). It was like having a drunk, very dynamic discussion with someone I vehemently disagree with. Well-written, and actually influenced my thinking about some points (although as a sexual health physician I was very "no way" about the high-risk sexual promiscuity). Very beautiful discussion of the pain of being an immigrant in a country that doesn't want you (I'm the mixed-race child of immigrants who DID feel wanted, so the difference in experience matters to me).

What about you guys?

The last one I read was entitled Maxine Justice, Galactic Attorney, an excellent read but don't know the subgenre.

I just finished "The Enclave," by Karen Hancock, LOVE that book, re-read it again after many years and it still holds up. I love the science gone awry, combined with "Man playing God"/Nephilim aspects of that title. HIGHLY recommended.

The last one I finished was The Professors and the Blood-Stained Knights. I’d put it in the Christian sci-fi thriller space — kind of a blend of near-future tech, conspiracy vibes, and spiritual warfare elements. Fast-paced and leans into a biblical perspective, so definitely a niche subgenre, but it scratched that “faith meets futuristic conflict” itch really well.

The last SFF I read was Larry Correia's Son of the Black Sword. Excellent high fantasy. It subverts the "black sword" and "chosen one" tropes while still respecting the genre. The story is an outstanding ride with meaningful depth, and it intelligently pursues themes of law, justice, and grace in ways that look like they're heading in a redemption direction.

I loved James Islington ‘The Strength of the Few’. I really responded to the main character having a strong moral code that he refused to bend despite the whole of society pressuring him to ‘cede’. His refusal to do something he believed is wrong despite all the continual trouble it brings him, really resonated with me as a Christian. (It is not, however, a Christian book.)

My last SFF read was Battlestations (Iron Fleet Book 1) by Daniel Gibbs. Its quintessential Space Opera/fleet battle stuff. Communist/Fascist/Atheist/Terrorists of the League of Sol launch a sneak attack on the Capitalist/Individualist/Freedom loving Terran Coalition in the Orion Spur. Their tactics are cruel and targeting the innocent is their MO. The Terran forces are caught off guard and a lone destroyer, the Margret Thatcher survives but her Captain does not. The XO must take command but is he ready, and when he takes the fight to the enemy will his desire for revenge extinguish his humanity? It's not specifically Christian but a trademark of the "good guys is that they are all people of faith. They are Christian, Jewish, Muslim etc. All main heroes are all people of faith who pray and hold to positive values like family, integrity, self-sacrifice. Classic plot, great characters and conflict, action packed, I loved it. Reading the second book now.