To Sleep in a Sea of Stars – Christopher Paolini (2020)
A sprawling space opera from the author of Eragon, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars follows xenobiologist Kira Navárez as her discovery of an alien relic transforms her life—and humanity’s future. After the artifact bonds with her body, granting extraordinary abilities, Kira becomes a pivotal figure in an interstellar war between humanity and a mysterious, ancient alien species. Paolini blends hard sci-fi detail with epic adventure, exploring themes of first contact, survival, and the weight of unintended consequences. With intricate world-building and cinematic scope, this standalone novel marks Paolini’s ambitious leap into adult science fiction.
If You Liked This, Try:
- The Expanse series (James S.A. Corey, 2011–2021) – Gritty, politically charged space opera with alien mysteries.
- Project Hail Mary (Andy Weir, 2021) – A lone scientist’s desperate mission to save humanity, brimming with humor and science.
- Children of Time (Adrian Tchaikovsky, 2015) – A sweeping saga of evolution, AI, and interstellar conflict.
