If you were moved by Yetu’s internal struggle to carry the burden of her people’s memories in The Deep, you’ll find Aster’s emotional journey aboard the Matilda in An Unkindness of Ghosts equally compelling. Both protagonists must navigate oppressive environments and confront the pain of inherited trauma, ultimately discovering strength within themselves. This story offers a raw, intimate look into personal growth amid adversity.

If you were captivated by the way The Deep draws on myth and collective memory to shape its world, you’ll be spellbound by The Water Dancer. Hiram Walker’s mystical power, rooted in memory and water, echoes the merfolk’s ancestral storytelling. Coates crafts a narrative that blurs the line between history and fantasy, using myth to explore the wounds and resilience of a people.

If you loved the unique, oceanic culture and diverse perspectives in The Deep, you’ll be delighted by The Prey of Gods. Drayden’s South African-inspired future bursts with inventive worldbuilding, blending mythology and science fiction while centering queer and racially diverse characters. The story’s vibrant setting and cast will immerse you in a world as original and inclusive as Solomon’s.

If you were drawn to the exploration of alien cultures and the sense of otherness in The Deep, you’ll be fascinated by Genly Ai’s journey among the androgynous Gethenians in The Left Hand of Darkness. Le Guin crafts a world where human and alien perspectives collide, prompting deep questions about self, community, and acceptance.

If you appreciated the focused storytelling and close emotional perspective of Yetu in The Deep, you’ll be drawn into Binti’s transformative journey. Okorafor’s novella follows a young woman leaving her home to find herself among the stars, balancing the weight of heritage and the call of the unknown. Like The Deep, Binti offers a poignant, character-driven story in a compact form.