If you loved following Fatima and Hassan as they raced across Al-Andalus with a map that could change the fate of an empire, you'll be enthralled by Alif the Unseen. Here, a young hacker on the run in an unnamed Middle Eastern city discovers a mystical book and is swept into a breakneck journey blending political revolution, djinn, and ancient magic. The book is a page-turning quest with high stakes and a powerful sense of movement from beginning to end.

You were captivated by The Bird King's lush, magical rendering of 15th-century Spain, where the world itself feels alive and ancient magic suffuses every corner. In The Golem and the Jinni, you'll find a similarly detailed world: 1899 New York is reimagined with Jewish and Middle Eastern folklore, and the city’s immigrant neighborhoods pulse with intricate detail, history, and supernatural secrets.

If you found Fatima’s evolution from palace concubine to self-possessed seeker moving, Uprooted offers another heroine’s transformative journey. Agnieszka is thrust into a world of wild magic and looming danger, and must grow into her own power while grappling with fear, love, and loyalty. The novel masterfully captures a protagonist's deep personal growth amid mythic stakes.

The spiritual questioning and exploration of belief in The Bird King—from Fatima’s relationship to Islam to the search for a place of freedom—find a powerful mirror in The Lions of Al-Rassan. Here, characters struggle with faith, loyalty, and the costs of empire as they navigate a world inspired by medieval Spain. The book is rich with philosophical and religious complexity.

If you appreciated Fatima, Hassan, and Vikram’s nuanced identities and the importance of found family and representation in The Bird King, you’ll love A Master of Djinn. Set in an alternate Cairo teeming with magic and myth, it stars Fatma el-Sha’arawi, a queer, hijab-wearing investigator, and a vibrant supporting cast. The book celebrates diversity within a dazzling fantasy adventure.