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Bone Dance by Emma Bull

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In Bone Dance, did you enjoy ...

... the blend of post-apocalyptic landscapes and cyberpunk technology?

When Gravity Fails by George Alec Effinger

If you were captivated by the moody, dystopian cityscapes and the fusion of biohacking with a crumbling future in Bone Dance, you'll love When Gravity Fails. Marîd Audran navigates the criminal underworld of the Budayeen, a city dripping with atmosphere and danger, where neural mods and identity are as fluid as survival itself.

... the exploration of identity and psychological complexity in a cyberpunk setting?

Trouble and Her Friends by Melissa Scott

If you appreciated the nuanced, personal stakes and the inner struggles that Sparrow faces in Bone Dance, Trouble and Her Friends will resonate deeply. Hacker Trouble and her ex-lover Cerise navigate shifting allegiances, gender identity, and loyalty in a neon-lit, tech-saturated future, all while wrestling with their own pasts and sense of self.

... unexpected twists and genre-blending surprises?

The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers

If the unpredictable plot and surprising revelations in Bone Dance kept you turning pages, The Anubis Gates will astonish you. Tim Powers weaves time travel, Egyptian sorcery, and literary intrigue into a story where nothing is as it first appears, and every twist forces the characters to question their reality—and their identities.

... morally ambiguous characters navigating noir-inflected futures?

Tea from an Empty Cup by Pat Cadigan

If you were drawn to Sparrow’s ambiguous loyalties and survival instincts in Bone Dance, you'll find Tea from an Empty Cup equally compelling. Pat Cadigan’s detective Akiko Ashraf investigates virtual-reality murders in a devastated future, blurring the lines between truth, loyalty, and self-preservation.

... strong, complicated female protagonists in urban fantasy settings?

Borderline by Mishell Baker

If Sparrow’s resilience and complexity were what drew you into Bone Dance, you’ll be hooked by Millie in Borderline. Navigating a gritty Los Angeles where the Fae walk among us, Millie confronts her own mental health struggles and a world that’s both magical and deeply flawed, providing a fresh, raw take on urban fantasy heroines.

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