If you loved the way Ofelia, an older woman, navigates the complex relationships between humans and aliens while defying societal expectations in Remnant Population, you'll appreciate Stavia’s journey in The Gate to Women's Country. Tepper’s novel also centers on a mature woman questioning the values of her society and forging unexpected connections across cultural divides, set against a backdrop of post-apocalyptic worldbuilding and gender politics.

If you were drawn to the intimate scope of Remnant Population, where Ofelia’s solitary life and inner resolve are spotlighted in a remote colony, you'll find a similar focus in Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang. Wilhelm’s novel follows a small group of survivors after an environmental catastrophe, delving deeply into individual experience, adaptation, and the struggle to maintain humanity in isolation.

If you appreciated the philosophical undertones in Remnant Population—the questions about autonomy, community, and what it means to belong—then The Dispossessed is a must-read. Le Guin’s novel follows Shevek as he challenges the norms of two contrasting societies, raising profound questions about freedom, individuality, and the nature of progress.

If Ofelia’s strong character growth—her journey from reluctant settler to self-assured protector—resonated with you, you’ll be captivated by Lou Arrendale’s story in The Speed of Dark. Here, Moon crafts another unforgettable protagonist undergoing profound personal change as Lou, an autistic man, faces the prospect of a treatment that could alter his very identity.

If the lush, detailed worldbuilding and the mysterious alien culture in Remnant Population drew you in, Grass will enthrall you with its immersive exploration of a planet where an alien ecology shapes every aspect of life. Tepper’s story follows Marjorie Westriding as she unravels the secrets of Grass, encountering both wonder and danger in a society unlike any other.