If you loved exploring the richly detailed, decadent city of Malacia and its strange customs, you'll be enthralled by the floating city of Armada in The Scar. Miéville crafts an immersive world full of bizarre cultures, layered history, and fantastical creatures, blending mystery and spectacle in a way that will make you linger over every page.

If Otto's ambiguous choices and the moral grayness of Malacia appealed to you, you'll be fascinated by Severian, the torturer-turned-wanderer in Shadow & Claw. Wolfe's narrative is steeped in ambiguity, where every character's ethics and motivations are open to interpretation, drawing you into a labyrinth of uncertainty and intrigue.

If you delighted in the sly humor and clever dialogue of The Malacia Tapestry, you’ll relish Clarke's dry wit and playful satire. The banter between Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, set against the backdrop of a magical Regency England, offers the same kind of sophisticated charm and subtle, biting humor.

If you were gripped by the conspiracies and power struggles in Malacia, The City & The City will draw you in with its ingenious setup of overlapping cities and the political machinations that ensue. Inspector Borlú’s investigation is layered with secrets, rules, and hidden motives, making for a compelling, twisty read.

If you admired the flowery, evocative language and vivid scene-setting in The Malacia Tapestry, you’ll be mesmerized by Peake’s Titus Groan. The lush descriptions of Gormenghast castle, the eccentric inhabitants, and the brooding atmosphere create a literary feast for the senses.