If you were captivated by the scientifically grounded journey of Leigh in In Ascension, you'll find Aurora equally compelling. Robinson meticulously explores the practical, biological, and psychological challenges faced by a generation ship crew on an interstellar voyage. Like MacInnes, Robinson balances cosmic awe with an intimate look at humanity’s relationship to science and the unknown.

If the philosophical questions about life, consciousness, and humanity’s place in the universe in In Ascension resonated with you, Anathem will be a delight. You'll follow Erasmus as he navigates a cloistered society of scholars, wrestling with questions of reality, cosmology, and the boundaries between science and philosophy—offering a cerebral journey with plenty of existential wonder.

If you were moved by Leigh’s deep connection to the ocean and the exploration of planetary ecology in In Ascension, The Overstory will speak to you. Powers weaves together interconnected narratives about humans and trees, exploring both the fragility and resilience of the natural world, and our place within it, in a powerful, lyrical fashion.

If you appreciated the sweeping journey from the depths of the Atlantic to the farthest reaches of space in In Ascension, The Dispossessed will enthrall you. Le Guin’s story follows Shevek, a physicist traveling between radically different worlds, exploring social systems, personal ambition, and the search for connection on an epic scale.

If you found yourself absorbed by the gradual unfolding of Leigh’s inner life and the measured revelation of mysteries in In Ascension, Never Let Me Go will draw you in. Ishiguro masterfully builds tension and atmosphere as Kathy reflects on her past, unveiling haunting truths about identity and the human condition.