If you were gripped by Penryn’s desperate quest to save her sister in Angelfall, you’ll be hooked by The Fifth Wave. Cassie Sullivan’s determination to find her brother in a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by alien invaders delivers the same heart-pounding sense of urgency and purpose. Both books keep you rooting for heroines who refuse to give up, no matter how hopeless things seem.

If Penryn’s growth from a terrified survivor to a fierce protector resonated with you, you’ll love following Juliette in Shatter Me. Trapped and isolated because of her deadly touch, Juliette must find her own strength and sense of agency in a hostile world. Both stories explore how young women forge their identities in the face of impossible odds.

If you were fascinated by the morally complicated choices Penryn and Raffe face in Angelfall, Red Rising will captivate you. Darrow’s quest for justice forces him into brutal decisions and questionable alliances. Both books challenge their protagonists to weigh survival against their conscience, making every choice feel fraught with consequence.

If you were drawn to the dark, ruined world of Angelfall, you’ll be mesmerized by the stark landscape of The Road. Following a father and son as they traverse a devastated America, the novel offers the same sense of danger and desperation. The world feels eerily empty, the threats are ever-present, and hope is a precious commodity.

If you loved the breakneck speed and constant tension of Angelfall, The Knife of Never Letting Go will keep you on the edge of your seat. Todd Hewitt’s flight through a hostile world is packed with chases, battles, and impossible choices, echoing the non-stop momentum that makes Angelfall so addictive.