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    Keeley
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      I’m looking for books in the space opera and/or soft SF genre with these elements:

      * Mythology (can be in the form of archetypes)
      * Redemption
      * Main characters who start out weak/powerless and end up strong by the end.

      Are there any authors or books you’d recommend?

      Author of a romance between Loki and Sigyn, a dragon shapeshifter series, and a romantic fantasy with forbidden magic and a mysterious minstrel. (More at amykeeley.wordpress.com)

      Also writes space opera/sociological science fiction under the name Z.A. Waterstone. (zawaterstone.wordpress.com)

      #240288
      astropolis
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        My SF may not be quite what you are looking for. I do have a female MC, and a major plot point is her need to come to terms with a tragedy she has caused, something that makes her far stronger in the end. However it is hard rather than soft SF.

        http://arcturian-spacefleet.com/

        You may enjoy it anyway.

        #240289
        KatsInCommand
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          Have you read Leviathan Wakes by James. S. A. Corey? The main characters are both male, but they focus heavily on finding a female character who becomes pivotal to the story.

          Elizabeth Moon’s Vatta Series was excellent – it’s a good mix of space opera + military sci fi.

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          Keeley
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            @astropolis, your series looks interesting. Thank you.


            @KatsInCommand
            , I tried reading Leviathan Wakes, but I’m afraid I couldn’t get past two plot points that snapped my disbelief suspenders.

            I’ll try the Vatta series. Thanks!

            Author of a romance between Loki and Sigyn, a dragon shapeshifter series, and a romantic fantasy with forbidden magic and a mysterious minstrel. (More at amykeeley.wordpress.com)

            Also writes space opera/sociological science fiction under the name Z.A. Waterstone. (zawaterstone.wordpress.com)

            #240290
            ErinMH
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              You might check out Salvage by Alexandra Duncan. It’s one of the 2014 books nominated for the Andre Norton Award. I think it hits most of what you’re looking for. It wasn’t my favorite of the books I read last year, but I do suggest people look at it for themselves.

              #240291
              Weird Jim
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                Have you tried a Google search for soft Vs hard science fiction. There you may find some recommendations that will fit your requirements.

                Too bad you’re looking for novels otherwise I’d recommend James Tiptree.

                #240292
                ErinMH
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                  Oh! Jim’s comment reminded me — Camouflage by Joe Haldeman. It takes place on Earth, but alien life . . .

                  #240293
                  Gilroy
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                    I’d lean toward the first like 7 books of the Honor Harrington series by David Weber.
                    It’s military Space Opera, but definitely has weak to strong. Not sure about the mythology links, though.

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