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City Of Stairs by Robert Jackson Bennett
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In City Of Stairs, did you enjoy ...
... a mission-driven investigation in a city full of secrets?
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
If you loved following Shara Komayd as she unravels conspiracies and navigates dangerous objectives in City of Stairs, you'll be hooked by Sancia Grado's relentless pursuit of truth and survival in Foundryside. Both novels are driven by central missions that reveal rich layers of worldbuilding and ever-deepening stakes.
... complex political intrigue and power struggles?
The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison
Like the shadowy machinations and courtly chess moves of Bulikov’s elite, The Goblin Emperor plunges you into a world of political maneuvering as the unexpected emperor Maia must navigate a labyrinth of scheming courtiers, shifting alliances, and deadly secrets.
... morally complex protagonists who must make hard choices?
The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson
If you found Shara’s ambiguous methods and the blurred lines between right and wrong in City of Stairs compelling, you'll be engrossed by Baru Cormorant’s journey. Her quest to dismantle an empire from within forces her to make increasingly difficult and ethically gray decisions.
... detailed, immersive worldbuilding with unique supernatural elements?
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
If Bulikov’s layered history, shattered divine miracles, and rich cultural tapestry drew you in, the intricate alternate London of The Bone Season will do the same. Shannon’s world is filled with complex hierarchies, forbidden powers, and a deep, mysterious past that shapes every conflict.
... mythology-inspired settings that blend the fantastical with the real?
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
If you were fascinated by City of Stairs’s interplay of lost gods and faith shaping a city’s fate, you’ll be captivated by the way The Golem and the Jinni weaves Jewish and Arabic folklore into the fabric of 19th-century New York, bringing myth to life in a richly textured historical setting.
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