If you loved the Telemachus family's blend of psychic powers and familial dysfunction in Spoonbenders, you'll find a similar mix of eccentricity and heart in The Family Fang. The Fang siblings grew up as the unwilling stars of their performance-artist parents' bizarre stunts, and as adults they struggle to break free from the chaos of their upbringing. Wilson’s novel deftly balances humor, absurdity, and emotional resonance, making it a perfect follow-up for fans of unconventional family sagas.

If the sly humor and sharp dialogue of Spoonbenders kept you turning the pages, The Rook will delight you with its dry wit and absurd situations. Myfanwy Thomas wakes up with no memory, surrounded by dead bodies, and soon discovers she’s part of a secret supernatural organization. The narrative is packed with clever banter, comedic set pieces, and a playfully satirical take on bureaucratic fantasy, echoing the offbeat charm of Daryl Gregory’s writing.

If you were drawn to the way Spoonbenders traced the lives, secrets, and transformations of several generations of one family, Middlesex offers an even richer tapestry. Spanning decades and continents, it follows Calliope Stephanides and her ancestors, exploring inherited traits, personal identity, and the bonds that both bind and burden families. Eugenides delivers both sweeping narrative and intimate character arcs you’ll savor.

If you loved the blend of the everyday and the supernatural in Spoonbenders, with characters whose extraordinary abilities are both a blessing and a curse, you’ll find much to appreciate in The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake. Rose Edelstein discovers on her ninth birthday that she can taste the emotions of people through the food they prepare. Bender’s novel explores family secrets, longing, and the quiet strangeness of life, all suffused with a gentle, magical realism.

If the shifting viewpoints and layered revelations in Spoonbenders kept you guessing, you’ll be captivated by We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. Fowler weaves together the voices of the Cooke family, gradually unveiling their extraordinary circumstances and the emotional fallout of their unusual experiment. The narrative offers surprises and deep emotional impact, rewarding readers who enjoy stories that unfold from many angles.