The BEST Sci-Fi Books that Prove the Genre is Still Alive

The Ministry of Time

The debut novel of Kaliane Bradley places her on the radar for many. Melding time-travel and romance seamlessly into a novel that - in my opinion - does time travel right. Delightfully charming writing and witty storytelling make this a lovely entry-level sci-fi read that isn’t as intense and overwhelming as the typical sci-fi novel.

The Hard Switch

A graphic novel with gorgeous imagery that storytells beautifully, The Hard Switch has an insanely surreal dystopian world that is also incredibly immersive and relatable. The characters are a lovable rag-tag crew that highlights the intricacies of the world Pomrey has built. 

They Both Die at the End 

They Both Die at the End is also a social commentary but on a less grandiose dystopian scale than the trademarks of the genre. Known mostly for being a ‘booktok’ book, They Both Die at the End gets too much hate. If you go into it expecting to have your life changed, you’re in the wrong lane. But still, it’s sweet, it’s heartwarming, and it certainly deserves a spot on my favorites shelf. 

Radio Apocalypse 

The worldbuilding of this hellish futuristic landscape with remnants of the old world is beautiful. But what really stands out is the characters in this novel. Rachel and Lotas capture the reader's attention and have them thinking about them long after they finish reading the book. Both Rachel and Lotas's journeys are at the forefront of this novel and the sci-fi elements complement the novel perfectly.

Sunrise on the Reaping

I know, I know, I’m recommending a book I’ve never even read yet. Hear me out, it’s another Hunger Games book, so of course it’s good. What stands out about this series is how much this Sci-Fi mirrors reality. The way people are so eagerly clamoring for this novel, despite the horrific world it takes place in, and the popularity of the Hunger Games series as a whole speaks volumes about Collin’s perception which is mirrored within her writing.