If you loved the lush, immersive world of nineteenth-century Yucatán in The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, you'll be drawn into the eerie, atmospheric setting of Mexican Gothic. Moreno-Garcia crafts a decaying manor in the Mexican countryside so vividly that you can almost smell the mold and hear the whispers in the walls. The intricate history and culture that shape both the house and its inhabitants make the world come alive, much like the nuanced worldbuilding you enjoyed.

If you appreciated the way Carlota and her companions in The Daughter of Doctor Moreau struggle with ethics and loyalty in a world of moral gray zones, Frankenstein in Baghdad will resonate. Here, the protagonist Hadi creates a monster from the body parts of bombing victims, and as the creature seeks justice, everyone is forced to confront their own ambiguous morality. The story refuses easy answers, much like the conflicted choices faced by Moreau's creations.

If Carlota’s resilience and independence in the face of patriarchal control drew you in, you’ll be captivated by Vasya in The Bear and the Nightingale. Vasya challenges the roles imposed on her by her family and society, forging her own path as she discovers her powers and confronts ancient threats. Her journey echoes Carlota's fight to claim her own destiny and protect those she loves.

If you were drawn to the gradual, atmospheric unfolding of Carlota’s coming-of-age and emotional awakening, The Mad Scientist’s Daughter offers a similarly slow-burn narrative. Following Cat’s journey from childhood to adulthood as she builds a complex relationship with an artificial being, this novel takes its time exploring love, loss, and the need to belong, delivering a haunting emotional payoff.

If you found yourself intrigued by Doctor Moreau’s experiments and the tension between science and superstition, The Essex Serpent offers a richly layered tale set in Victorian England. When rumors of a mythical serpent surface, Cora Seaborne—an amateur naturalist—teams up with a local vicar to investigate, blurring the lines between scientific inquiry and legend. This novel, like The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, probes the boundaries of knowledge and faith.