If you loved how A Midsummer Tempest wove Shakespeare’s plays into a reimagined historical tapestry, you’ll be swept away by The Dragon Waiting. Ford crafts an alternate Europe where magic and politics intertwine—imagine Richard III, vampires in Byzantium, and alliances as shifting as the seasons. The book is a masterclass in historical remixing, with sly literary allusions and a richly detailed world.

If the playful, clever banter and magical mischief of Anderson’s characters delighted you, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell will charm you. Set in an alternate England where magic is real and delightfully unpredictable, Clarke’s novel features eccentric magicians, witty repartee, and a dry humor that brings its magical society to life.

If you found yourself captivated by the narrative surprises and genre mashups in A Midsummer Tempest, you’ll be riveted by The Anubis Gates. Powers delivers a rollicking adventure through time, filled with literary references, startling plot twists, and a cast of memorable characters caught in a whirlwind of historical and magical intrigue.

If you enjoyed the grand sweep of history and myth in A Midsummer Tempest, The Once and Future King will enchant you. White’s retelling of the Arthurian legend spans from boyhood wonder to the tragedy of Camelot’s fall, blending humor, philosophy, and magic into a narrative that feels both timeless and deeply human.

If you were fascinated by the lush, alternate world filled with intricate history and culture in A Midsummer Tempest, The Book of the New Sun offers an even deeper plunge. Wolfe’s masterpiece is set in a far-future Earth full of arcane traditions, strange technologies, and layers of symbolism—every page reveals new mysteries to explore.