If you loved watching Miles Vorkosigan navigate the complex mission and unravel the deadly mystery aboard Graf Station in Diplomatic Immunity, you'll find A Civil Campaign equally compelling. Miles is once again at the center of a goal-driven plot, this time balancing political intrigue, personal ambition, and a daring social campaign that requires all his wit and determination. The stakes are personal and political, and Miles’s relentless pursuit of his objectives will keep you turning the pages.

You enjoyed the teamwork and character interplay aboard the Kestrel in Diplomatic Immunity—Leviathan Wakes offers an even larger ensemble, from hardened detective Miller to principled captain Holden and their diverse crew. Their dynamic relationships, clashing goals, and evolving loyalties in the face of a solar-system–spanning crisis will remind you of the camaraderie and friction that made Bujold’s cast so engaging.

If you relished the witty repartee and light-hearted moments between Miles, Ekaterin, and Ivan amidst interstellar turmoil, you’ll adore the sly humor and warmth in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. The Wayfarer’s crew navigates cosmic hazards with snappy banter and a sense of fun, making every encounter—be it bureaucratic nightmare or first contact—an entertaining ride.

Diplomatic Immunity’s deft handling of interspecies politics and the challenges of navigating alien cultures is echoed in Embassytown. Here, Avice Benner Cho becomes embroiled in an intricate web of linguistic and political intrigue as she mediates between humans and the enigmatic Ariekei. The mysterious customs, fraught negotiations, and unexpected power plays will satisfy your craving for sophisticated political maneuvering among the stars.

If you were fascinated by Miles’s willingness to bend the rules and make ethically complex choices for the sake of duty and survival in Diplomatic Immunity, Ninefox Gambit will grip you. Captain Kel Cheris and the unpredictable Shuos Jedao confront impossible odds—and the moral gray areas of war and loyalty—forcing you to question where the line between hero and antihero truly lies.