If you were captivated by the lush Arabian-inspired world and the reimagining of the Scheherazade legend in A Thousand Nights, you'll love The Wrath & the Dawn. Renée Ahdieh crafts a vivid retelling where Shahrzad volunteers to marry the Caliph who executes his brides each dawn. The book pulses with ancient magic, dangerous secrets, and a heroine determined to outwit fate—a perfect next step for anyone drawn to mythic stories brought vibrantly to life.

If you admired the unnamed heroine's journey from a position of vulnerability to one of strength and agency in A Thousand Nights, then The Girl of Fire and Thorns will resonate with you. Elisa’s transformation from an insecure princess into a powerful leader full of courage and wisdom mirrors the deep, empowering character arc that makes Johnston’s novel so compelling.

If the immersive setting—the desert, its customs, and the mystical forces at play—in A Thousand Nights drew you in, you'll find yourself spellbound by Uprooted. Naomi Novik crafts a world inspired by Eastern European folklore, where magic is ancient, wild, and deeply entwined with the land. The sense of place and the magical atmosphere will feel both fresh and familiar.

If you appreciated the slow-building tension and the careful unraveling of relationships and secrets in A Thousand Nights, Seraphina offers a similarly thoughtful pace. The story takes its time exploring Seraphina’s hidden identity, the intricacies of court life, and the gradual forging of trust—all set against a beautifully realized fantasy backdrop.

If you were drawn to the intimate scope of A Thousand Nights, where the protagonist’s quiet resilience shapes the fate of a kingdom, The Goblin Emperor is a must-read. Maia’s journey through the labyrinthine politics of his court, his personal growth, and the subtle power he wields through kindness and wisdom create a deeply moving story in a similarly close, character-centric setting.