If you were intrigued by the way Nona the Ninth plays with memory, identity, and what’s real, you'll be mesmerized by Severian’s journey in The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw. Wolfe’s narrative is famously multi-layered, with a protagonist whose perspective is unreliable and whose reality is often in question. The book’s twisting structure and secrets will keep you theorizing and rereading, just like you did with Nona and her mysterious world.

If you loved the way Nona the Ninth forces its characters to make difficult, sometimes questionable choices in a world where good and evil are blurred, you'll be captivated by Baru Cormorant’s ruthless intelligence and ambiguous morality. Baru’s journey to dismantle an empire from within is filled with ethical compromises, heartbreak, and the same kind of soul-searching that makes Muir’s characters so compelling.

If Nona the Ninth moved you with its raw emotion, surreal narrative, and exploration of memory and identity, you'll fall for the poignant and poetic story of Red and Blue. Their time-spanning correspondence is filled with longing, loss, and hope, delivering a gut-wrenching emotional payoff that echoes Nona’s heart and complexity.

If you enjoyed the dynamic relationships and interplay between a diverse group of characters in Nona the Ninth, you'll have a blast with the avatars of New York City as they band together to fight a cosmic threat. Jemisin’s novel thrives on its ensemble cast, each character distinct and essential, and the found-family vibe will feel wonderfully familiar.

If Muir’s necromantic universe drew you in with its bizarre rules, hidden histories, and unsettling mysteries, you’ll be delighted and disturbed by the strange, intricate world of The Library at Mount Char. Hawkins creates a setting as layered and enigmatic as the Locked Tomb, where every answer only leads to more questions.