Aliette de Bodard is a multi-award-winning author. She is a half-French, half-Vietnamese computer and history geek who lives in Paris with her family, She has a special interest in non-Western civilisations, particularly Ancient Vietnam, Ancient China and Ancient Mesoamerica. Aliette is an engineer, a writer, and a keen amateur cook. Her love of mythology and history led her to speculative fiction early on. She is the author of numerous short stories, of the Aztec noir trilogy Obsidian and Blood, and of the award-nominated On a Red Station, Drifting, a space opera based on Vietnamese culture.
Awards: BSFA (2022), BFA (2019), Nebula (2018) see all
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction
Series
Obsidian and Blood Trilogy
1. Servant of the Underworld (2010)
2. Harbinger of the Storm (2011)
3. Master of the House of Darts (2011)
1. Servant of the Underworld (2010)
2. Harbinger of the Storm (2011)
3. Master of the House of Darts (2011)
Xuya Universe
On A Red Station, Drifting (2012)
The Citadel of Weeping Pearls (2017)
Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight (2019)
Seven of Infinities (2020)
Tea and Murder (2021)
In the Shadow of the Ship (2024)
On A Red Station, Drifting (2012)
The Citadel of Weeping Pearls (2017)
Of Wars, and Memories, and Starlight (2019)
Seven of Infinities (2020)
Tea and Murder (2021)
In the Shadow of the Ship (2024)
Dominion of the Fallen
0.5. In Morningstar's Shadow (2015)
1. The House of Shattered Wings (2015)
Of Books, and Earth, and Courtship (2015)
2. The House of Binding Thorns (2017)
3. The House of Sundering Flames (2019)
0.5. In Morningstar's Shadow (2015)
1. The House of Shattered Wings (2015)
Of Books, and Earth, and Courtship (2015)
2. The House of Binding Thorns (2017)
3. The House of Sundering Flames (2019)
Dragons and Blades
1. Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders (2020)
2. Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances (2022)
1. Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders (2020)
2. Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances (2022)
Novels
Collections
Novellas and Short Stories
Books containing stories by Aliette de Bodard

The Year's Top Tales of Space and Time 5 (2025)
(Year's Top Tales of Space and Time, book 5)
edited by
Allan Kaster

Deep Dream (2024)
Science Fiction Exploring the Future of Art
(Twelve Tomorrows)
edited by
Indrapramit Das

The Year's Top Tales of Space and Time 4 (2024)
(Year's Top Tales of Space and Time, book 4)
edited by
Allan Kaster
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Aliette de Bodard recommends

The Republic of Memory (2026)
(Song of the Safina, book 1)
Mahmud El Sayed
"A breathtaking, textured, wildly imaginative tapestry set aboard a generation ship. I loved every moment of it."

The Subtle Art of Folding Space (2026)
John Chu
"A wildly imaginative ride following people who maintain the universe as they navigate conspiracies, change and profound grief. Effortless, brimming with ideas and with deep heart--not to mention mouth watering food."

How to Become the Dark Lord (and Die Trying) (2024)
(Dark Lord Davi, book 1)
Django Wexler
"A howlingly funny romp about a lone woman's quest to become the dark lord and her surprisingly endearing minions."
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