If you were captivated by Phoenix's journey of discovering her origins and grappling with the meaning of personhood in The Book of Phoenix, you'll be equally moved by Dana's harrowing travels through time in Kindred. Both novels challenge the boundaries of science fiction to ask profound questions about autonomy, memory, and what it means to be human within systems designed to dehumanize.

If Phoenix's resilience, power, and emotional depth resonated with you, you'll be swept up by Onyesonwu's journey in Who Fears Death. Like Phoenix, Onyesonwu faces oppression and must harness her supernatural abilities to change the fate of her world, all while confronting personal trauma and forging her own identity.

If you admired how The Book of Phoenix vividly constructs a near-future America shaped by corporate power and bioengineering, you'll find Parable of the Sower equally compelling. Butler crafts a richly detailed world where Lauren Olamina’s survival and search for community in a crumbling society is both believable and visceral.

If you were drawn to the dystopian undertones and cultural richness of The Book of Phoenix, you'll find Brown Girl in the Ring offers a similarly immersive experience. Ti-Jeanne must navigate a ruined Toronto rife with supernatural forces and oppressive rulers, echoing Phoenix's fight against powerful institutions in a broken world.

If you loved the shocking revelations and shifting power structures in The Book of Phoenix—from Phoenix’s origins to her world-altering choices—The Power will grip you with its inventive reimagining of gender and authority. Alderman’s novel is packed with surprises and explores how sudden change can upend the world as we know it.