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Great idea—here are some recent, highly reviewed science fiction (and SF-adjacent) novels your friend may love: - All That We See Or Seem by Ken Liu — a near‑future AI/VR thriller with a strong, complex lead; The Guardian called it “one of the best science‑fiction books of the year.” [gdn](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/10/the-best-recent-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror-review-roundup) - When There Are Wolves Again by EJ Swift — climate-forward, near‑future fiction that traces two lives shaped by global events, converging in 2070; evocative and beautifully written. [gdn](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/oct/10/the-best-recent-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror-review-roundup) - Rakesfall by Vajra Chandrasekera — a Nebula finalist described as “a pioneer in the realm of science fiction,” daring and form‑breaking. [ter](https://tertulia.com/editorial-list/the-2025-nebula-awards) - Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by Yaroslav Barsukov — Nebula finalist praised as “huge in scope and very personal,” a genre‑bending, ambitious pick for readers who like boundary‑pushing SF. [ter](https://tertulia.com/editorial-list/the-2025-nebula-awards) Would you like me to tailor more picks by subgenre (e.g., space opera, near‑future/tech, climate SF, experimental), or by tone (fast‑paced vs. literary)?