If you loved the relentless drive and tactical ingenuity of Cheris and Jedao’s campaign in Raven Stratagem, you’ll be drawn to Ninefox Gambit. This book launches you into the heart of the Hexarchate’s war machine, with a dangerous mission to retake the Fortress of Scattered Needles. The sense of purpose and the razor-sharp plotting will keep you riveted.

If you were compelled by the ethically complex choices and shifting loyalties of Jedao and Cheris in Raven Stratagem, The Traitor Baru Cormorant is a must-read. Baru is a brilliant but ruthless protagonist forced to compromise her morals in her quest to destroy an empire from within. The book deftly explores the personal cost of ambition and betrayal.

If you enjoyed the shifting alliances and interplay between multiple significant characters in Raven Stratagem, Ancillary Justice offers a similarly intricate cast. Breq’s journey is shaped by her relationships with ship and human personalities alike, weaving together an ensemble that is as compelling as it is diverse.

If the Byzantine political maneuvering and strategic mind games in Raven Stratagem had you hooked, A Memory Called Empire will deliver more of what you love. Ambassador Mahit navigates the dangerous currents of the Teixcalaanli court, where every conversation could mean life or death and alliances shift with the breeze.

If you were fascinated by the unique calendrical warfare and the deeply constructed societies of the Hexarchate in Raven Stratagem, you’ll appreciate the immersive, alien cultures of The Left Hand of Darkness. Le Guin’s Gethen is richly detailed, and her examination of gender and society will captivate anyone who loves intricate worldbuilding.