If you were drawn to Binti's journey as she leaves her home to pursue education and faces unforeseen challenges, you'll find A Song for a New Day equally compelling. Here, Luce Cannon risks everything to perform music in a future where public gatherings are outlawed, embarking on a quest that tests her beliefs and resilience. Both stories follow determined heroines who step into unknown worlds for a goal that changes them and the societies around them.

If you loved discovering the Meduse and the intricate customs of Binti's Himba heritage, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet will delight you with its diverse crew and their encounters with a spectrum of alien civilizations. You'll meet Sissix, Dr. Chef, and others, each with their own fascinating backgrounds, languages, and rituals, creating a tapestry of cultures that feels as alive and immersive as Binti's universe.

If Binti's journey of self-discovery and change resonated with you, Aster's evolution in An Unkindness of Ghosts will strike a chord. As Aster navigates the stratified, oppressive society aboard the Matilda spaceship, she confronts her past, identity, and future, growing in strength and complexity. Both books offer rich, nuanced portraits of young women who are transformed by extraordinary circumstances.

If you appreciated the authentic representation of Himba culture and the nuanced portrayal of identity in Binti, you'll be captivated by The Space Between Worlds. Cara, who traverses parallel Earths, brings a unique lens shaped by her marginalized status and complex background. Both books center characters whose cultures and personal histories are woven deeply into the story, offering fresh voices in science fiction.

If the atmospheric landscapes and detailed cultural elements of Binti drew you in, Empress of Salt and Fortune will enchant you with its lush, evocative world. Through the eyes of the cleric Chih, you'll experience a richly layered setting filled with unique customs, artifacts, and histories, echoing the immersive worldbuilding that made Binti's universe so memorable.