In that case, let me recommend the Vorkosigan saga, if you haven't read it yet. One of the best book series I've ever read, definitely the best among space oper

In that case, let me recommend the Vorkosigan saga, if you haven't read it yet. One of the best book series I've ever read, definitely the best among space opera. Start with Cordelia's Honor https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/0671578286 https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/0671578286 Edit: various books from the series won 4 Hugo awards, 2 Nebula awards, and were nominated a dozen of times.