This or That Reading Challenge discussion

For April I chose *that* - "read a futuristic science fiction/fantasy book": I read Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule. This was recommended to me by a friend of mine, and it was very enjoyable. It was fast-paced with an epic feel for the consequences of what was happening. There were interesting characters on both the side of good and the not-so-good, and it explored some philosophical themes I very much enjoyed. 4 1/4 stars.

I have recently been on a bit of a scifi run in my reading. If anyone's looking for inspiration in that category here are some others I also enjoyed, each of which were unique:

- All Systems Red by Martha Wells, about a "Murderbot" who grows a conscience (and it's short - 160 pages)
- Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente, a comedic work about a galactic version of the Eurovision Song Contest
- This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, an epistolary novel that creatively plays around with time a lot

I went with this.
I've read An offer from a gentleman and Romancing Mister Bridgeton by Julia Quinn.

I chose "This" and read Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier.

I went with "This" and read The Scarlet Lion by Elizabeth Chadwick

I chose “this” and read The Widows of Malabar Hill set in 1920s Bombay. Loved it! A great mystery, and set in a place I haven’t read much about, so I loved learning about the culture and history too.