If you were drawn to the haunting vision of a divided and devastated America in American War, you'll be captivated by Parable of the Sower. Following Lauren Olamina as she navigates a crumbling California, Butler's novel explores survival, moral ambiguity, and the reshaping of society after its collapse. The worldbuilding is rich, the tone unflinchingly dark, and the journey as harrowing as Sarat's.

If Sarat's transformation and ethical complexity intrigued you, The Power offers a similarly provocative exploration of characters thrust into extraordinary circumstances. As women worldwide develop the ability to emit electrical shocks, characters like Roxy and Allie grapple with power, trauma, and morality in ways that challenge traditional heroism and villainy.

If you were moved by the bleak atmosphere and unflinching portrayal of violence in American War, The Road will resonate deeply. McCarthy's post-apocalyptic journey of a father and son is stark, haunting, and emotionally powerful, capturing the same sense of hopelessness and grim perseverance that marks Sarat's world.

If the intricate, plausible vision of a future America ravaged by war and climate change in American War impressed you, The Water Knife will immerse you in a similarly vivid, plausible dystopia. Bacigalupi crafts a near-future Southwest torn apart by water scarcity, with interwoven stories of survival and ruthless ambition that echo the depth and realism of El Akkad's settings.

If the environmental themes and the impact of ecological collapse on ordinary lives compelled you in American War, Damnation Spring offers a gripping portrait of a logging community grappling with toxic change. Davidson's novel delves into how environmental destruction shapes generations, echoing the personal and societal costs seen in El Akkad's vision.