If you were captivated by Lore's profound journey of self-reinvention in Slow River, you'll be equally moved by Zhang's coming-of-age in China Mountain Zhang. Both novels trace their protagonists as they navigate identity, trauma, and reinvention in near-future societies. McHugh’s Zhang faces discrimination, shifting relationships, and the challenge of building a meaningful life against the odds, echoing the powerful, nuanced character growth that makes Slow River so memorable.

If Lore’s ethical dilemmas and ambiguous choices in Slow River drew you in, The Power will grip you with its cast of characters—like Roxy and Allie—who are forced to make questionable, sometimes dangerous decisions as they navigate a world upended by the sudden emergence of a new ability. Alderman’s novel is full of characters whose motives and actions defy easy judgment, challenging you to reconsider your own moral compass.

If you appreciated the deeply woven environmental themes and the societal impact of technology and pollution in Slow River, you’ll find Parable of the Sower equally compelling. Lauren Olamina's journey across a devastated America is an exploration of climate, community, and the human relationship with environment, much like Lore’s immersion in the world of water treatment and ecological responsibility.

If you were drawn to the intense psychological exploration of Lore’s fears, trauma, and healing in Slow River, Kindred offers a similarly powerful experience. Dana’s emotional struggles as she is repeatedly pulled between her present and the antebellum South are rendered with stunning psychological depth, forcing her to confront personal and historical trauma in ways that echo Lore’s internal battles.

If you loved the intimate yet immersive feel of Slow River’s near-future world, An Unkindness of Ghosts will draw you in with its detailed, claustrophobic generation ship setting and nuanced depiction of marginalized characters. Solomon’s Aster, like Lore, must navigate a complex world while uncovering secrets and fighting for autonomy, all in a vividly crafted environment.