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by Orson Scott Card
02004
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
10 Best Books Like The Mercy of Gods
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The best books like The Mercy of Gods are:
- 1Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 2Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 3Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 4Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
- 5Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 6Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 7Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 8The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
- 9The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams0
- 10Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson0#1
When the conquering Carryx empire descends upon the isolated human world of Anjiin, they slaughter most of the population and drag the brightest survivors to their world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species. Dafyd Alkhor, a captured scientist's assistant, discovers he possesses a unique insight that could either save humanity or doom it in a galactic war beyond imagination. Swept into an ancient conflict between vast alien powers, Dafyd must navigate the terrifying agenda of his captors while holding the fate of his species in his hands.
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
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This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by Gareth L. Powell
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This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02008
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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by Douglas Adams
01979169 pages
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This science fiction shares a absurdist and irreverent tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
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Red Mars
Mars #1 (works standalone)by Kim Stanley Robinson
02003640 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and contemplative tone that will resonate with The Mercy of Gods fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Mercy of Gods
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Closest match |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | 0 | 1979 | 169 | Similar vibes |
| Red Mars | Kim Stanley Robinson | 0 | 2003 | 640 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Mercy of Gods?
The most similar books to The Mercy of Gods are Ender's Game, Stranded (Starship of the Ancients), Operation Bounce House.
What should I read after The Mercy of Gods?
After finishing The Mercy of Gods, readers most commonly pick up Ender's Game next.
Who writes books like James S. A. Corey?
Authors similar to James S. A. Corey include Matt Haig, Andy Weir, John Ringo, Matt Dinniman, A.K. DuBoff.
What genre is The Mercy of Gods?
The Mercy of Gods is a Science Fiction novel by James S. A. Corey, published in 2024. It features elements of Space Opera.
How long is The Mercy of Gods?
The Mercy of Gods varies in length depending on edition.
About The Mercy of Gods
[ MP3 CD Format ]From the Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author James S. A. Corey comes the start of a monumental new space opera series. How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in the fog of history, but that history is about to end.The Carryx -- part empire, part hive -- has waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its conflict with an ancient and deathless enemy.When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered, and put in chains. The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species.Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a prestigious scientist, is captured along with his team.Even he doesn’t suspect that his peculiar insight and skills will be the key to seeing past their captors’ terrifying agenda.Swept up in a conflict beyond his control and vaster than his imagination, Dafyd is poised to become humanity’s champion -- and its betrayer.This is where his story begins.