If you were captivated by the global climate catastrophe and sweeping consequences in Mother of Storms, you'll be drawn into The Windup Girl. Bacigalupi crafts a vivid, near-future Thailand struggling with bioengineering, environmental collapse, and political intrigue. The novel’s depiction of a society on the brink—where every choice could tip the balance—echoes the epic, all-encompassing scope and urgent pacing you enjoyed.

If you appreciated the rigorous attention to climate science and technology in Mother of Storms, you'll love 2312. Robinson’s novel dazzles with its meticulously built future, from terraformed planets to ecological engineering. Like Barnes, he grounds his speculative narrative in plausible science, tackling humanity’s response to planetary crisis with both technical depth and emotional resonance.

If the relentless escalation of global disaster in Mother of Storms kept you hooked, Flood will do the same. Baxter’s vision of an Earth swallowed by rising seas delivers a powerful, scientifically plausible apocalypse, following multiple characters as civilization crumbles. The narrative’s blend of large-scale destruction and personal stories echoes the sweeping environmental themes you enjoyed.

If you enjoyed following a varied cast—scientists, politicians, and visionaries—each with their own motives and transformations in Mother of Storms, Red Mars is a must-read. The novel immerses you in the colonization of Mars through multiple perspectives, delving deep into the characters’ ambitions, rivalries, and evolving ideals as they shape a new world.

If you found the personal journeys and psychological evolution of characters in Mother of Storms compelling, The Years of Rice and Salt offers a richly rewarding experience. Robinson’s novel spans centuries, tracking reincarnated souls as they navigate alternate histories, upheavals, and philosophical dilemmas, with each era offering new opportunities for transformation and growth.