All you need to ask is “What if?” Sometimes it can be a serious question (“What if AI became sentient?”) and sometimes its delightfully unserious (“What if the entire crew of a ship except the janitors got taken out?”). From there, the stars are the limit as to how that question can be explored. Science fiction is genre chocolate — it goes great with a lot of other flavors, and by flavors I mean pretty much every single one of our other favorite genres. So, let’s check out some must-reads that combine a science fiction world with another genre in some really cool and fun ways!
Sci-Fi Romance
Sci-Fi Mystery
Science Fantasy
Sci-Fi Horror
Science Fiction Thriller
Want to check out some other genre combos? Check out these genre-blending fantasy books and genre-blending romances, or try this selection of 14 space horror books.