If you were gripped by Malorie’s desperate attempts to protect her children from unseen horrors in Bird Box, you’ll be equally riveted by The Silence. Here, humanity is hunted by terrifying creatures that attack any sound, forcing Ally and her family into a world where silence means survival. The constant, nerve-wracking suspense as they navigate a landscape full of danger will keep you breathless.

If you were drawn to the claustrophobic, close-knit dynamics between Malorie and the children in Bird Box, you’ll be fascinated by Melanie’s journey in The Girl With All the Gifts. The story centers on a small group trying to survive in a devastated world, their relationships shaped by fear and hope as they face threats both human and monstrous.

If it was the grim, oppressive mood of Bird Box—where every moment is shadowed by dread and violence—that kept you turning pages, then The Road will haunt you as well. Follow a father and son across a ruined landscape, where humanity’s collapse is mirrored by the constant threat of violence and moral compromise. This journey is as dark and relentless as Malorie’s.

If you loved the psychological tension and fear of losing one’s grip on reality in Bird Box, Mexican Gothic will immerse you in a similarly chilling atmosphere. As Noemí unearths the secrets of High Place, the lines between reality and nightmare blur, delivering the same creeping dread and uncertainty that haunted Malorie.

If you raced through Bird Box because of its rapid escalation and constant sense of danger, The Troop will have you hooked from page one. This story follows a group of boys trapped on an island with a terrifying threat, and the action never lets up. The tension is relentless, and every chapter ratchets up the suspense and stakes.