The Cage by S.M. Stirling, and Shirley Meier, and published by Baen Books is one of my favorite books.
Guess what? There were strong female characters, that aren't MarySues, before we went and got hijacked by SJW/NPC in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genre.
There's a reason I pointed out the publisher. Baen is often attacked by NPC's as being 'Right-wing'. At least they were doing so during the whole Sad Puppies, Hugo affair. At least back in the day, Baen was fairly Libertarian and not driven by agendas.
This novel, and series could hardly be deemed 'Right-wing'. Though, by today's standards, they would be politically incorrect.
Blurb:
Habiku Smoothtongue corrupted everyone and everything that ever meant anything to Megan Thanesdoom--including Megan herself. But now Megan has returned, and she's not alone. Backed by barbarian warrior Shkai'ra's sword, Megan is ready to claim her rightful status in the world.
This is a book which made a VERY strong impression upon me. Not just in the plot, and narrative, which are very descriptive, and characters which, as I said are two strong female leads, but also the writing style has stayed with me, and helped shaped my own style of storytelling.
The other thing about this book - Its not afraid, or embarrassed about being sexual. Now given I read this as a teenager, its probably why the book made an impression on me so easily. Don't misunderstand, its not vulgar, just honest and straightforward about it.
If you can get a copy, I highly recommend it.
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