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The Last Colony by John Scalzi

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In The Last Colony, did you enjoy ...

... the sense of a clear, high-stakes objective driving both character decisions and interstellar events?

Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey

If you loved how John Perry and his companions are propelled into action by the colony's fight for survival in The Last Colony, you'll be gripped by Leviathan Wakes. Here, Holden and Miller are thrust together by a mystery that quickly escalates into a mission with consequences for all of humanity—every step is purposeful, and the momentum never lets up.

... a cast of diverse, well-realized characters whose interactions and perspectives shape the story?

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

If you enjoyed following a group of colonists—each with their own agendas and personalities—grappling with the challenges of a new world in The Last Colony, you'll be fascinated by Red Mars. Robinson brings together an ensemble of scientists and engineers, delving into how their shifting alliances and conflicts drive the colonization of Mars.

... witnessing characters undergo profound transformation as they adapt to new worlds and roles?

Old Man's War by John Scalzi

If you were drawn to Jane Sagan and John Perry’s personal growth as they navigate their evolving identities and responsibilities in The Last Colony, Old Man's War offers another compelling arc. Watch as John Perry, beginning as an ordinary retiree, is transformed—body and mind—by the perils and possibilities of interstellar military service.

... protagonists forced to make difficult choices in morally gray circumstances?

Ninefox Gambit by Yoon Ha Lee

If you appreciated how John Perry is forced to weigh the survival of his colony against the ethics of war and politics in The Last Colony, Ninefox Gambit will intrigue you. Captain Kel Cheris must ally with an infamous traitor and navigate a labyrinth of loyalty, sacrifice, and questionable morality to achieve her mission.

... the clever, irreverent humor woven into a spacefaring adventure?

The Android's Dream by John Scalzi

If the witty banter and satirical edge of The Last Colony made you smile—whether it was John Perry’s dry humor or the absurd twists of interstellar politics—you’ll find The Android's Dream a hilarious romp. Scalzi’s knack for clever dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments shines in a story featuring diplomatic crises, genetically engineered sheep, and one-liners galore.

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