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Robert Roth

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Robert Roth (he/him) stands out as a refreshing and vital new voice in a literary landscape often dominated by voices from the privileged classes. As a working-class queer nerd and author, Roth uses his writing to challenge the status quo and question the capitalist patriarchy. His extensive body of work ranges from stories and novels to hundreds of magazine and news articles, dozens of published film and video scripts, and even a four-act play. Roth calls Seattle home, where he lives with his partner and immerses himself in the worlds of creators like N.K. Jemisin, Ann Leckie, Neal Stephenson, Rebecca Roanhorse, and G. Willow Wilson as he continues to push boundaries and challenge societal norms. Roth's voice reminds us that the stories we ...more

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Average rating: 4.31 · 107 ratings · 56 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Into the Lightning Gate (Gates Saga #1) 4.04 avg rating — 56 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Steal the Demon 4.52 avg rating — 29 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rise of the Renegade Child (Gates Saga #2) 4.71 avg rating — 17 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Downstation Blues 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Robert Roth and 9 other people liked Korey Broderick's review of Idol Minds: "This review was first published at Korey B. KT Salvo's Idol Minds rises above the steamy gay romance genre with its complex characters, open communication, and healing narrative. This debut novel from the talented queer romance author caught me by surp" Read more of this review »
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Robert Roth and 1 other person liked Owen Lach's review of The Sunbearer Trials (The Sunbearer Duology, #1): "The Sunbearer Trials lit up my imagination with a fantastical world filled with adventure and peril. Aiden Thomas wove a spellbinding tale, crafting lovable characters and a world so real I felt like I'd stepped inside. A master of the craft, Thomas " Read more of this review »
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Robert Roth and 3 other people liked Chris Monceaux's review of Rise of the Renegade Child (Gates Saga #2): "*Thank you to the author for providing a copy of the book. My review contains my honest thoughts about my reading experience.* I've been wanting this sequel for a year now. Rise of the Renegade Child was definitely worth the wait and expanded on m" Read more of this review »
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Robert Roth and 4 other people liked Eric Starker's review of Rise of the Renegade Child (Gates Saga #2): "Rise of the Renegade Child, the sequel to Into the Lightning Gate, starts to explain the mysteries of the first book while adding some additional complexity and depth to the relationships. I found the main romance continued to be compelling, and it w" Read more of this review »
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Robert Roth rated a book it was amazing Fevered Star (Between Earth and Sky, #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I'm a diehard Roanhorse fan, and Fevered Star didn't disappoint. I love this series so far! ...more
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Robert Roth rated a book it was ok A Silent Night (Bloodwitch, #0.5) by Emily Rooke (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Roth rated a book it was ok The Dying Light (Bloodwitch, #1) by Emily Rooke (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Roth rated a book it was amazing Founder's Mercy (Neskan Chronicles #1) by Owen Lach (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Robert Roth rated a book really liked it The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Kaiju Preservation Society is the fun, pulpy, sci-fi romp that I knew I needed but was surprised to find. The story has all the Scalzi hallmarks, including a down-to-earth hero saving the world, expansive cast, and plenty of dad-joke humor. It's ...more
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