If you were captivated by the way Embassytown delves into the complexities of communication with the Ariekei and their unique language, you'll be fascinated by The Dispossessed. Le Guin crafts the worlds of Anarres and Urras with meticulous attention to their social structures, philosophies, and linguistic differences, following physicist Shevek as he navigates the challenges of bridging two vastly different cultures.

If the philosophical depth of Embassytown—its meditation on language, perception, and reality—drew you in, Blindsight will challenge you even further. As a crew of post-humans and a linguist encounter truly alien intelligences, Watts interrogates what it means to be sentient, whether language is necessary for thought, and how we define the self, all through the chilling narrative of Siri Keeton’s mission beyond the edge of known space.

If you loved the immersive and detailed worldbuilding of Embassytown, Anathem will sweep you into another reality entirely. Stephenson builds the cloistered world of the avout, complete with its own vocabulary and monastic rituals, as Fraa Erasmas is pulled into a conflict that spans philosophy, mathematics, and parallel worlds. The book’s glossary and invented terms echo Mieville’s commitment to linguistic and cultural depth.

If you enjoyed unraveling the complex narrative and subtle layers in Embassytown, Shadow of the Torturer will mesmerize you. Gene Wolfe’s tale of Severian is a labyrinth of symbolism, unreliable narration, and intricate plotting, rewarding careful reading as you piece together the truths buried beneath the surface of his journey through a far-future Urth.

If you were drawn to Avice Benner Cho’s ambiguous role and the ethical quandaries she faces in Embassytown, Ancillary Justice offers an equally compelling lead in Breq, a former AI warship inhabiting a single human body. Leckie’s story explores identity, loyalty, and the intricacies of alien societies as Breq seeks justice—and perhaps revenge—while navigating the complex Radchaai culture and its linguistic subtleties.