r/fantasy 2021 Book Bingo - hosted by natrosette

First Contact
From Wikipedia: Science Fiction about the first meeting between humans and extraterrestrial life, or of any sentient species' first encounter with another one, given they are from different planets or natural satellites.

HARD MODE: War does not break out as a result of contact. 
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The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells

The War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells

5 hours, 54 minutes • first pub 1898 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous dark tense medium-paced
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses

A Court of Thorns and Roses #1

Sarah J. Maas

419 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance adventurous dark medium-paced
Pilu of the Woods by Mai K. Nguyen

Pilu of the Woods

Pilu of the Woods

Mai K. Nguyen

160 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy graphic novel middle grade emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

A Psalm for the Wild-Built

Monk & Robot #1

Becky Chambers

147 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ science fiction hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Driftwood by Marie Brennan

Driftwood

Marie Brennan

224 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

Hainish Cycle

Ursula K. Le Guin

304 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced
Money Shot, Vol. 1 by Rebekah Isaacs, Kurt Michael Russell, Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie

Money Shot, Vol. 1

Money Shot #01-05

Rebekah Isaacs, Kurt Michael Russell, Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie

160 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction comics science fiction adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
The Champion by Taran Matharu

The Champion

Contender #3

Taran Matharu

352 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction young adult adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
Viriconium by M. John Harrison

Viriconium

Viriconium #1-4

M. John Harrison

462 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious slow-paced
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Becky Chambers

164 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction speculative fiction adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced