If you loved how Ender's Shadow follows Bean as he navigates the strategic challenges and cutthroat competition of Battle School, you'll be hooked by Old Man's War. This novel throws its protagonist, John Perry, into a clear, urgent goal: survive and excel in a brutal interstellar military conflict, much like the relentless objectives and escalating tension that drive Bean's story.

Bean's cunning, sometimes ruthless approach to survival and leadership in Ender's Shadow is mirrored in Darrow, the hero of Red Rising. If you were fascinated by Bean's hard choices and the ethical ambiguity in his tactics, you'll find Darrow's journey through deception, rebellion, and shifting loyalties equally compelling.

If you were drawn into the intricate world of Battle School and the broader political landscape in Ender's Shadow, you'll be mesmerized by the sprawling, meticulously crafted civilizations—both human and otherwise—in Children of Time. The book's deep exploration of culture, evolution, and history creates a setting as complex and absorbing as anything in the Enderverse.

If you enjoyed the interplay between Bean, Petra, Achilles, and the other members of Battle School, Leviathan Wakes will captivate you with its diverse group of central characters. Watching their relationships evolve and their skills combine under pressure is just as thrilling as the team dynamics in Ender's Shadow.

Bean's transformation from a street urchin to a tactical genius is a big part of what makes Ender's Shadow so satisfying. In The Maze Runner, you'll see Thomas and his peers thrown into a deadly maze, forced to adapt, grow, and lead under pressure—delivering the same sense of intense personal evolution.