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This Is How You Lose the Time War

Amal El-Mohtar , Max Gladstone

2019 EN ★ 100

Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.

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This Is How You Lose the Time War

Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.

Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right?

Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.

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Why read This Is How You Lose the Time War?

Published in 2019, This Is How You Lose the Time War reflects contemporary themes and storytelling that resonates with today's readers.

It sits at the crossroads of Romance, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+, making it appealing to readers with varied tastes who enjoy stories that defy easy classification.

Available on Bookble for readers looking to explore Amal El-Mohtar's work and build a focused reading list.

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Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change th...

Who wrote This Is How You Lose the Time War?

This Is How You Lose the Time War is by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone.

What genre is This Is How You Lose the Time War?

This Is How You Lose the Time War falls within Romance, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+. Browse related categories on Bookble to find books with a similar style.

When was This Is How You Lose the Time War published?

This Is How You Lose the Time War was first published in 2019 by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone.

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