SFF Reading Recommendations for the Characters of Peacemaker - Reactor

SFF Reading Recommendations for the Characters of Peacemaker

Peacemaker's friends—and foes—would do well to visit the library. Making book recommendations is one of my favorite librarian tasks, and I consider it my superpower. I excel at matching a patron’s interests with the perfect book. Since the Peacemaker season two finale aired in early October, my personality has shifted to about 75% 11th Street Kids and 25% Foxy Shazam, making this the perfect time to blend my two passions.

If the characters from Peacemaker walked into my library today looking for a read, here are some fantasy, science fiction, and horror novels I would suggest for them. Light spoilers for both seasons follow.

Peacemaker: Coyote Run by Lilith Saintcrow and Scythe by Neal Shusterman

I’d start with something wild, punchy, and fun for Peacemaker himself. Coyote Run echoes early 20th-century pulp fiction but through an antifascist lens. It depicts a bloody rampage through a dystopian future North America, starring a fierce antihero and plenty of fights. Using violence to help people and overthrow oppressors? Chris Smith, who vowed

“I made a vow to have peace. No matter how many people I have to kill to get it.”
would definitely resonate with this. After finishing, I’d suggest he pass it on to Vigilante. Once the chaos settles, Chris could move on to Scythe.

Author’s summary: These book picks align perfectly with Peacemaker’s complex character traits, combining thrilling action with deeper themes of justice and violence.

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