If you were captivated by Akeha and Mokoya’s moral struggles and their attempts to shape a world that constantly tests their ethics, you'll be drawn to The Traitor Baru Cormorant. Baru Cormorant’s journey through betrayal, manipulation, and personal sacrifice offers a similarly layered look at what it means to fight for change when the lines between right and wrong are blurred.

If the tension of the Machinist and Tensorate factions and the constant political balancing act in The Black Tides of Heaven kept you hooked, A Memory Called Empire will enthrall you with its deftly woven intrigue. Follow Mahit Dzmare as she navigates the labyrinthine politics of the Teixcalaanli Empire, facing conspiracies and cultural clashes in a world where every move could shift the balance of power.

If you loved the rich tapestry of gender and cultural identities in The Black Tides of Heaven, you’ll appreciate the found family of misfits in The Gilded Wolves. Set in a lush, alternate Paris, it brings together characters from diverse backgrounds, each with their own secrets and strengths, working together on a high-stakes heist filled with heart and complexity.

If you were fascinated by the Tensorate’s distinctive world—its strange magic, shifting politics, and unique societal structures—The Bone Ships offers a sweeping maritime setting filled with sea dragons, bone ships, and deep lore. Barker’s world is immersive and meticulously crafted, drawing you into its dangers and wonders at every turn.

If Akeha and Mokoya’s growth—shaped by trauma, choice, and their struggle to define themselves—moved you, The Fifth Season will resonate deeply. Jemisin’s characters, like Essun, grapple with identity, loss, and survival, evolving in the face of a world that demands change. The emotional depth and transformation at the heart of the story pack a powerful punch.