Formidable Female Characters and Heroines of Science Fiction

1.
On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1)
On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 48,419 ratings
2.
Fortune's Pawn (Paradox, #1)
Fortune's Pawn (Paradox, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 15,991 ratings
3.
A Soldier's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why, #1)
A Soldier's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 4,862 ratings
4.
Trading in Danger (Vatta's War, #1)
Trading in Danger (Vatta's War, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16,049 ratings
5.
Valor's Choice (Confederation, #1)
Valor's Choice (Confederation, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 8,825 ratings
6.
Dune (Dune, #1)
Dune (Dune, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 1,570,345 ratings
7.
Transcendence (Aurora Rising, #3)
Transcendence (Aurora Rising, #3) 4.32 avg rating — 1,415 ratings
8.
The Ship Who Sang (Brainship, #1)
The Ship Who Sang (Brainship, #1) 4.04 avg rating — 26,298 ratings
9.
Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1)
Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) 3.74 avg rating — 16,210 ratings
10.
Cordelia's Honor (Vorkosigan Omnibus, #1)
Cordelia's Honor (Vorkosigan Omnibus, #1) 4.33 avg rating — 14,358 ratings
11.
Crossover (Cassandra Kresnov, #1)
Crossover (Cassandra Kresnov, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 2,937 ratings
12.
Steel Beneath the Skin (Aneka Jansen, #1)
Steel Beneath the Skin (Aneka Jansen, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 1,609 ratings
13.
Starshine (Aurora Rising #1; Aurora Rhapsody #1)
Starshine (Aurora Rising #1; Aurora Rhapsody #1) 3.93 avg rating — 3,769 ratings
14.
On Silver Wings (Hayden War Cycle, #1)
On Silver Wings (Hayden War Cycle, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 5,117 ratings
15.
In Fury Born (1) (Fury Series)
In Fury Born (1) (Fury Series) 4.31 avg rating — 7,337 ratings
16.
Gateway (Gateway Series, #1)
Gateway (Gateway Series, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 185 ratings
17.
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1)
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 115,504 ratings
18.
Dakiti (Ziva Payvan, #1)
Dakiti (Ziva Payvan, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 228 ratings
19.
Honor's Knight (Paradox, #2)
Honor's Knight (Paradox, #2) 3.97 avg rating — 10,100 ratings
20.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1)
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 175,385 ratings
21.
Behind the Throne (The Indranan War, #1)
Behind the Throne (The Indranan War, #1) 3.88 avg rating — 4,098 ratings
22.
The Rowan (The Tower and the Hive, #1)
The Rowan (The Tower and the Hive, #1) 4.06 avg rating — 18,109 ratings
23.
Crystal Singer (Crystal Singer, #1)
Crystal Singer (Crystal Singer, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 21,706 ratings
24.
The Pride of Chanur (Chanur, #1)
The Pride of Chanur (Chanur, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 7,632 ratings
25.
Renegade (The Spiral Wars, #1)
Renegade (The Spiral Wars, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 4,729 ratings
26.
The Terran Privateer (Duchy of Terra, #1)
The Terran Privateer (Duchy of Terra, #1) 4.30 avg rating — 4,091 ratings
27.
The Honor of the Queen (Honor Harrington, #2)
The Honor of the Queen (Honor Harrington, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 29,643 ratings
28.
Sevara: Dawn of Hope
Sevara: Dawn of Hope 3.73 avg rating — 41 ratings
29.
Star Nomad (Fallen Empire, #1)
Star Nomad (Fallen Empire, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 7,626 ratings
30.
The Alecto Initiative (Loralynn Kennakris, #1)
The Alecto Initiative (Loralynn Kennakris, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 468 ratings
31.
Destiny Abounds (Starlight Saga, #1)
Destiny Abounds (Starlight Saga, #1) 3.66 avg rating — 89 ratings
32.
Vertigo (Aurora Rhapsody, #2)
Vertigo (Aurora Rhapsody, #2) 4.23 avg rating — 1,640 ratings
33.
Dragonsdawn (Pern, #9)
Dragonsdawn (Pern, #9) 4.23 avg rating — 41,224 ratings
34.
Mutineer (Kris Longknife, #1)
Mutineer (Kris Longknife, #1) 3.90 avg rating — 5,869 ratings
35.
Hunting Party (The Serrano Legacy, #1)
Hunting Party (The Serrano Legacy, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 6,405 ratings
36.
Perdition (Dred Chronicles, #1)
Perdition (Dred Chronicles, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 4,199 ratings
37.
Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3)
Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3) 3.99 avg rating — 5,328 ratings
37.
Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)
Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 992,928 ratings
39.
The Kaleidoscope: The Gift of Madness
The Kaleidoscope: The Gift of Madness 3.94 avg rating — 72 ratings
40.
Nexus (Ziva Payvan, #2)
Nexus (Ziva Payvan, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 85 ratings
41.
Killashandra (Crystal Singer, #2)
Killashandra (Crystal Singer, #2) 4.08 avg rating — 15,759 ratings
42.
Duchess of Terra (Duchy of Terra, #2)
Duchess of Terra (Duchy of Terra, #2) 4.41 avg rating — 3,176 ratings
43.
Red Mars (Mars Trilogy, #1)
Red Mars (Mars Trilogy, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 87,062 ratings
44.
Contract of Defiance (Spectras Arise Trilogy, #1)
Contract of Defiance (Spectras Arise Trilogy, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 355 ratings
45.
Binti (Binti, #1)
Binti (Binti, #1) 3.85 avg rating — 78,685 ratings
46.
Peacekeeper (Major Ariane Kedros, #1)
Peacekeeper (Major Ariane Kedros, #1) 3.61 avg rating — 1,111 ratings
47.
After the Crown (The Indranan War, #2)
After the Crown (The Indranan War, #2) 4.06 avg rating — 2,415 ratings
47.
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 238,956 ratings
49.
Victory Conditions (Vatta's War, #5)
Victory Conditions (Vatta's War, #5) 4.10 avg rating — 9,302 ratings
50.
Engaging the Enemy (Vatta's War, #3)
Engaging the Enemy (Vatta's War, #3) 4.08 avg rating — 10,101 ratings
51.
Undercity (Major Bhaajan, #1)
Undercity (Major Bhaajan, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 1,118 ratings
51.
Command Decision (Vatta's War, #4)
Command Decision (Vatta's War, #4) 4.11 avg rating — 10,354 ratings
53.
Honor's Flight (Fallen Empire, #2)
Honor's Flight (Fallen Empire, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 5,027 ratings
54.
The Oncoming Storm (Angel in the Whirlwind, #1)
The Oncoming Storm (Angel in the Whirlwind, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 3,352 ratings
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An Officer's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why, #2)
An Officer's Duty (Theirs Not to Reason Why, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 3,512 ratings
56.
Endgame (Sirantha Jax, #6)
Endgame (Sirantha Jax, #6) 4.03 avg rating — 3,065 ratings
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Moon 514: Blaze and the White Griffon
Moon 514: Blaze and the White Griffon 3.98 avg rating — 49 ratings
57.
Kiya and the Morian Treasure
Kiya and the Morian Treasure 4.03 avg rating — 34 ratings
59.
Andromeda's Fall (The Prequel Legion Series, #1)
Andromeda's Fall (The Prequel Legion Series, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 1,220 ratings
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Fluency (Confluence, #1)
Fluency (Confluence, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 11,444 ratings
61.
Contact
Contact 4.15 avg rating — 150,001 ratings
62.
Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire, #1)
Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 21,100 ratings
63.
Remnant Population
Remnant Population 4.11 avg rating — 7,106 ratings
64.
An Accidental Goddess
An Accidental Goddess 4.03 avg rating — 3,937 ratings
65.
Saga, Volume 1
Saga, Volume 1 4.16 avg rating — 354,244 ratings
66.
Rules of Redemption (The Firebird Chronicles, #1)
Rules of Redemption (The Firebird Chronicles, #1) 4.34 avg rating — 14,528 ratings
67.
Rimrunners (The Company Wars, #3)
Rimrunners (The Company Wars, #3) 3.87 avg rating — 2,167 ratings
68.
The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1) 4.15 avg rating — 2,323,224 ratings
69.
Reason For Vengeance (Dark Vengeance, #1)
Reason For Vengeance (Dark Vengeance, #1) 4.11 avg rating — 76 ratings
70.
Bitter Angels: A Novel
Bitter Angels: A Novel 3.30 avg rating — 279 ratings
71.
No Honor in Death
No Honor in Death 4.24 avg rating — 1,509 ratings
71.
Chasing Shadows (The Star Hunters #1)
Chasing Shadows (The Star Hunters #1) 4.01 avg rating — 95 ratings
73.
Aftermath (Sirantha Jax, #5)
Aftermath (Sirantha Jax, #5) 4.02 avg rating — 3,584 ratings
74.
Silent Blade (Kinsmen, #1)
Silent Blade (Kinsmen, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 16,000 ratings
75.
Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington, #4)
Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington, #4) 4.22 avg rating — 22,030 ratings
76.
Auberon (Jessica Keller Chronicles #1)
Auberon (Jessica Keller Chronicles #1) 4.18 avg rating — 440 ratings
77.
The Empress Game (The Empress Game Trilogy #1)
The Empress Game (The Empress Game Trilogy #1) 3.74 avg rating — 1,221 ratings
78.
Breakout (Dred Chronicles, #3)
Breakout (Dred Chronicles, #3) 4.15 avg rating — 1,597 ratings
78.
A Galaxy Unknown (A Galaxy Unknown #1)
A Galaxy Unknown (A Galaxy Unknown #1) 3.95 avg rating — 3,496 ratings
80.
This Shattered World (Starbound, #2)
This Shattered World (Starbound, #2) 3.94 avg rating — 22,063 ratings
80.
A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2)
A Closed and Common Orbit (Wayfarers, #2) 4.37 avg rating — 84,568 ratings
82.
Havoc (Dred Chronicles, #2)
Havoc (Dred Chronicles, #2) 4.09 avg rating — 2,167 ratings
83.
Milor! (A Galaxy Unknown, #5)
Milor! (A Galaxy Unknown, #5) 4.10 avg rating — 2,101 ratings
84.
The Clones of Mawcett (A Galaxy Unknown #3)
The Clones of Mawcett (A Galaxy Unknown #3) 4.01 avg rating — 2,378 ratings
85.
Castle Vroman (A Galaxy Unknown #6)
Castle Vroman (A Galaxy Unknown #6) 4.09 avg rating — 2,039 ratings
86.
The Least Favorite Child (Black Guard Series, #1)
The Least Favorite Child (Black Guard Series, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 927 ratings
87.
Jagannath
Jagannath 4.09 avg rating — 98 ratings
88.
Friday
Friday 3.85 avg rating — 30,144 ratings
89.
Mind Magic (World of the Lupi, #12)
Mind Magic (World of the Lupi, #12) 4.32 avg rating — 2,218 ratings
89.
Zoe's Tale (Old Man's War, #4)
Zoe's Tale (Old Man's War, #4) 3.78 avg rating — 38,138 ratings
91.
Blood Red Road (Dust Lands, #1)
Blood Red Road (Dust Lands, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 62,142 ratings
92.
Fool's War
Fool's War 3.86 avg rating — 620 ratings
92.
Ahsoka
Ahsoka 4.08 avg rating — 43,462 ratings
94.
Naked in Death (In Death, #1)
Naked in Death (In Death, #1)
by: J.D. Robb
4.13 avg rating — 201,513 ratings
95.
Archangel
Archangel 3.82 avg rating — 221 ratings
96.
Cold Welcome (Vatta's Peace, #1)
Cold Welcome (Vatta's Peace, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 3,610 ratings
97.
Ronan (Ziva Payvan, #3)
Ronan (Ziva Payvan, #3) 4.55 avg rating — 66 ratings
98.
The Snow Queen (The Snow Queen Cycle, #1)
The Snow Queen (The Snow Queen Cycle, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 13,071 ratings
98.
Heaven's Queen (Paradox, #3)
Heaven's Queen (Paradox, #3) 3.97 avg rating — 8,123 ratings
100.
Contract of Betrayal (Spectras Arise Trilogy, #2)
Contract of Betrayal (Spectras Arise Trilogy, #2) 3.85 avg rating — 117 ratings
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