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The Stone Sky

The Stone Sky

The Stone Sky is a 2017 science fiction novel by N.K. Jemisin concluding the Broken Earth trilogy, and winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

8.7 Great

apps Top The Stone Sky Alternatives

The top alternative to The Stone Sky in 2026 is Exhalation with a score of 9.2/10, followed by The Fifth Season (9.2) and A Canticle for Leibowitz (9.1).

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Exhalation

Exhalation

Exhalation is a 2019 collection of science fiction short stories by Ted Chiang that explores profound themes regarding f...

Philosophical Hard SF Short Stories Science Fiction Novel
9.2 Excellent
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The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season is a 2015 science fiction novel by N.K. Jemisin, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, set on a cont...

Geological Apocalypse Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner
9.2 Excellent
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A Canticle for Leibowitz

A Canticle for Leibowitz

This 1959 post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Walter M. Miller Jr. won a Hugo Award and explores Catholic monastic...

Classic Religion Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner
9.1 Excellent
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The Fall of Hyperion

The Fall of Hyperion

The Fall of Hyperion is a 1990 science fiction novel by Dan Simmons, the sequel to Hyperion, continuing the story of the...

Space Opera Literary Sequel War
8.9 Great
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Mirror Dance

Mirror Dance

Mirror Dance is a 1994 science fiction novel by Lois McMaster Bujold that won the Hugo and Locus Awards for its explorat...

Space Opera Clone Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner
8.9 Great
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The Obelisk Gate

The Obelisk Gate

The Obelisk Gate is a 2016 science fiction novel by N.K. Jemisin, second in the Broken Earth trilogy, and winner of the...

Sequel Apocalypse Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner
8.9 Great
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The Dark Forest

The Dark Forest

The Dark Forest is a 2008 science fiction novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin, serving as the second volume in the Remembr...

Hard SF Sequel Trilogy Science Fiction Novel
8.8 Great
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Parable of the Talents

Parable of the Talents

Parable of the Talents is a 1998 dystopian science fiction novel by Octavia E. Butler, winning the Nebula Award as the s...

Sequel Religion Dystopia Science Fiction Novel
8.8 Great
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Children of Time

Children of Time

Children of Time is a 2015 science fiction novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky that won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for its depic...

Space Opera Uplift Tchaikovsky Science Fiction Novel
8.8 Great
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A Deepness in the Sky

A Deepness in the Sky

A Deepness in the Sky is a 1999 science fiction novel by Vernor Vinge that explores the emergence of an alien civilizati...

Space Opera Hard SF First Contact Science Fiction Novel
8.7 Great
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Speaker for the Dead

Speaker for the Dead

Speaker for the Dead is a 1986 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card, serving as the sequel to Ender's Game and winn...

Card Sequel Anthropology Aliens
8.7 Great
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The Three-Body Problem

The Three-Body Problem

The Three-Body Problem is a 2008 science fiction novel by Chinese author Liu Cixin that won the Hugo Award and depicts h...

Hard SF Chinese First Contact Science Fiction Novel
8.7 Great
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Red Mars

Red Mars

Red Mars is a 1992 hard science fiction novel by Kim Stanley Robinson depicting the colonization and terraforming of Mar...

Hard SF Mars Science Fiction Novel Colonization
8.6 Great
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Nemesis Games

Nemesis Games

Written by James S. A. Corey and published in 2015, this fifth book in The Expanse series deals with a catastrophic atta...

Space Opera Thriller Sequel Science Fiction Novel
8.6 Great
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Network Effect

Network Effect

Network Effect is a 2020 science fiction novel by Martha Wells that won the Hugo Award and serves as the first full-leng...

AI Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner Wells
8.5 Great
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Barrayar

Barrayar

Barrayar is a 1991 science fiction novel by Lois McMaster Bujold that won the Hugo Award for Best Novel, detailing the e...

Space Opera Sequel Science Fiction Novel Hugo Winner
8.5 Great
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A Desolation Called Peace

A Desolation Called Peace

A Desolation Called Peace is a 2021 science fiction novel by Arkady Martine, serving as the sequel to A Memory Called Em...

Space Opera Sequel First Contact Science Fiction Novel
8.3 Great
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Green Mars

Green Mars

Green Mars is a 1993 hard science fiction novel by Kim Stanley Robinson, the second book in the Mars Trilogy, chroniclin...

Hard SF Sequel Terraforming Science Fiction Novel
8.2 Great
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Blue Mars

Blue Mars

Blue Mars is a 1996 hard science fiction novel by Kim Stanley Robinson, completing the Mars Trilogy with the long-term t...

Hard SF Sequel Terraforming Science Fiction Novel
7.9 Good
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Ancillary Sword

Ancillary Sword

Ancillary Sword is a 2014 science fiction novel by Ann Leckie and the sequel to Ancillary Justice, continuing the story...

Space Opera Sequel Gender Science Fiction Novel
7.9 Good

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Exhalation
Exhalation
Novel Philosophical Hard SF Short Stories
9.2 Excellent +0.5 Compare
The Fifth Season
The Fifth Season
Novel Geological Apocalypse Science Fiction Novel
9.2 Excellent +0.5 Compare
A Canticle for Leibowitz
A Canticle for Leibowitz
Novel Classic Religion Science Fiction Novel
9.1 Excellent +0.4 Compare
The Fall of Hyperion
The Fall of Hyperion
Novel Space Opera Literary Sequel
8.9 Great +0.2 Compare
Mirror Dance
Mirror Dance
Novel Space Opera Clone Science Fiction Novel
8.9 Great +0.2 Compare
The Obelisk Gate
The Obelisk Gate
Novel Sequel Apocalypse Science Fiction Novel
8.9 Great +0.2 Compare
The Dark Forest
The Dark Forest
Novel Hard SF Sequel Trilogy
8.8 Great +0.1 Compare
Parable of the Talents
Parable of the Talents
Novel Sequel Religion Dystopia
8.8 Great +0.1 Compare
Children of Time
Children of Time
Novel Space Opera Uplift Tchaikovsky
8.8 Great +0.1 Compare
A Deepness in the Sky
A Deepness in the Sky
Novel Space Opera Hard SF First Contact
8.7 Great Same Compare

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What are the best alternatives to The Stone Sky?
The top alternatives to The Stone Sky in 2026 include Exhalation, The Fifth Season, A Canticle for Leibowitz, The Fall of Hyperion, Mirror Dance. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Stone Sky compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Stone Sky scores 8.7/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Stone Sky worth it in 2026?
The Stone Sky scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Novel category. However, alternatives like Exhalation may better suit specific needs.
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How many alternatives to The Stone Sky are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Stone Sky in the Novel category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Stone Sky alternative has the highest rating?
Exhalation currently holds the highest rating among The Stone Sky alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use Exhalation instead of The Stone Sky?
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How are The Stone Sky alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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The Stone Sky vs Exhalation: which is better?
The Stone Sky scores 8.7/10 while Exhalation scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Stone Sky vs The Fifth Season: which is better?
The Stone Sky scores 8.7/10 while The Fifth Season scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Stone Sky vs A Canticle for Leibowitz: which is better?
The Stone Sky scores 8.7/10 while A Canticle for Leibowitz scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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