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Book 3 of Le Guin's Hainish Cycle is one of her more under the radar works, but strangely seems to be a significant influence on major fantasy works of today (Song of Ice & Fire). I would be willing to eat my shoes if George RR Martin Had not read this one prior to writing his renown series; however distinct he made his own world he def paid homage to the singularity & brilliance of Le Guin's Hainish Cycle.
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This will definitely be one of my favorite reads of the year. It is done in the style of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones but follows the cutthroat world of Olympic ice dancing. The author used Wuthering Heights for her character inspiration, and the whole book read as a car accident I couldn't look away from. I can't remember the last book I was so absorbed in. I needed to know if they ever won the gold. #highlyrecommend #bestof2025