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1 author picked Aerie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve always been a sucker for a heroine who can kick butt. Whether she’s a sharpshooter, master swordsmith, ninja, assassin, witch, or some combination of the above, I absolutely love watching girl power take center stage.

The heroine that S.E. Wendel crafts in Aerie hits all my favorite notes for a strong female lead while simultaneously—and heart-wrenchingly—managing to keep her grounded. Reminiscent of Brienne of Tarth, the heroine in Aerie is a loyal knight of the realm, betrayed by her superior officer and unfairly sentenced to a glorified babysitting duty in the distant and cold, abandoned far north.…

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It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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