If you loved the lush, layered setting and the deep cultural roots in Cradle of Sea and Soil, you'll be swept away by The Unbroken. Clark crafts a world steeped in colonial tensions and intricate traditions, following Touraine as she’s torn between her homeland and the empire that raised her. The detailed worldbuilding and sense of place will appeal to your appreciation for stories where land, history, and identity are deeply intertwined.

If you were drawn to the personal growth and self-discovery of characters like Colibrí in Cradle of Sea and Soil, you'll resonate with Lin’s journey in The Bone Shard Daughter. As Lin navigates palace intrigue and uncovers the mysteries of her own past, we witness her transformation from uncertain heir to a decisive force, echoing the coming-of-age arcs that made Cradle of Sea and Soil so compelling.

If the diverse backgrounds and complex identities of Cradle of Sea and Soil struck a chord with you, The Vanished Birds offers a tapestry of characters from myriad cultures and perspectives. Following Nia and the mysterious child she shelters, this novel explores found family, migration, and belonging—delivering the same depth of representation and emotional richness.

If you enjoyed the subtle maneuvering and layered tensions of Cradle of Sea and Soil, you'll be captivated by the political machinations in A Memory Called Empire. Mahit Dzmare's arrival at an imperial court sparks a web of intrigue, secrets, and shifting loyalties. The sophisticated interplay of power and culture invites you to unravel conspiracies alongside a compelling protagonist.

If the grand sense of history and the interwoven destinies of peoples in Cradle of Sea and Soil appealed to you, The Grace of Kings offers an even broader canvas. Liu’s epic follows multiple characters as they navigate revolution and empire, blending myth, politics, and personal stories in a narrative that’s as vast as it is intimate.