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Neptune's Brood by Charles Stross

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In Neptune's Brood, did you enjoy ...

... the clever, scientifically-plausible future economics and technology?

Saturn's Children by Charles Stross

If you loved the intricate future banking system and the way Neptune's Brood grounded its interstellar civilization in hard science, you'll find Saturn's Children equally fascinating. The story explores a post-human solar system with plausible robotics, economics, and social structures, all while following Freya on a dangerous voyage across the planets.

... the large-scale, galaxy-spanning adventure and cosmic stakes?

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

You’ll enjoy The Quantum Thief if the sprawling, epic journey across worlds—complete with high-stakes chases and cosmic mysteries—in Neptune's Brood was your jam. Jean le Flambeur’s quest takes you through Martian cities, mind-bending technology, and a society as vast and intricate as Stross’s interstellar future.

... the fully-realized alien cultures and non-human societies?

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

If you were fascinated by the diverse post-human societies and the unique perspectives of non-human characters in Neptune's Brood, then Ancillary Justice will absolutely grip you. Breq’s journey through the Radch empire explores questions of identity and culture in a setting where alien customs and social norms feel genuinely otherworldly.

... the dry, satirical humor layered into science fiction adventure?

Redshirts by John Scalzi

If the biting wit and tongue-in-cheek humor of Neptune's Brood made you laugh, then Redshirts will be right up your alley. Scalzi delivers a hilarious, self-aware take on space opera tropes, with clever dialogue and absurd situations that will appeal to your sense of satire.

... the deeply constructed economies and social systems?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

Fans of the economic speculation and detailed societal design in Neptune's Brood shouldn’t miss The Dispossessed. Le Guin’s novel delves into the contrasting worlds of Anarres and Urras, exploring how different economic and political systems shape everything from technology to personal relationships.

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