If you loved the way Noemi and Abel’s journey in Defy the Stars was propelled by a desperate, high-stakes mission, you’ll be swept up in These Broken Stars. Here, Lilac and Tarver crash-land on a mysterious planet and must work together to survive, uncovering secrets and confronting peril at every turn. The relentless drive to achieve their goal—survival and rescue—gives this story its heart-pounding momentum.

If you enjoyed the vast, interplanetary stakes and epic scope of Defy the Stars, Illuminae delivers a wild ride through space as Kady and Ezra navigate starships, AI, and conspiracies after their planet is attacked. The narrative spans multiple ships, battles, and perspectives, creating a grand, cinematic experience that echoes the scale of Noemi and Abel’s struggle.

If you found yourself absorbed by the intricate worldbuilding and the tapestry of cultures in Defy the Stars, you’ll love the colorful universe of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Chambers crafts a diverse crew, each with their own background and beliefs, and brings to life an array of alien societies, customs, and technologies as the crew journeys through the galaxy.

If you were moved by watching Noemi and Abel grow—Abel discovering his humanity, Noemi wrestling with her beliefs—then Cinder offers a similarly powerful journey. Cinder, a cyborg mechanic, faces prejudice, discovers hidden truths about herself, and transforms from outcast to someone who could change the fate of her world. Her arc is full of hard-won growth and self-discovery.

If you found Abel’s struggle with what it means to be ‘alive’ or human compelling, The Diabolic will resonate with you. Nemesis, a genetically engineered bodyguard, must navigate a world where her existence blurs the line between person and weapon, forcing her—and the reader—to wrestle with philosophical questions of morality, identity, and free will.