If you were captivated by the immersive and intricate Martian society in The Mars House—with its customs, class divides, and cultural tensions—then you'll love how A Psalm for the Wild-Built builds a lush, thoughtful world on Panga. Like Pulley's Mars, Chambers' setting feels real and layered, inviting you to explore its philosophies and everyday life alongside the main characters.

If you enjoyed the ensemble of strong, distinct personalities in The Mars House, especially the way characters from different backgrounds rub up against each other on Mars, you’ll be delighted by the Wayfarer crew in The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. The book’s heart is in its found family, with each character—like Rosemary, Sissix, and Dr. Chef—bringing their own history and perspective to the story.

If you found yourself drawn to the moral ambiguity and difficult choices faced by characters in The Mars House, you’ll be fascinated by Emilio Sandoz in The Sparrow. Russell’s novel follows a Jesuit priest and his crew as they confront the unintended consequences of first contact, delving deep into their motivations, mistakes, and ethical dilemmas.

If you appreciated The Mars House for its probing look at social structures and what it means to belong, The Dispossessed is a classic that asks similarly big questions. Shevek’s journey between two radically different worlds is all about challenging established norms, the price of progress, and the nature of utopia—offering the same kind of intellectual engagement and social commentary found in Pulley’s Mars.

If you loved following January’s journey as she navigates the strict expectations and alien customs of Martian society in The Mars House, you’ll be swept up by Shizuka Satomi’s story in Light From Uncommon Stars. Both novels center women forging their own paths through unfamiliar worlds, balancing personal growth with the demands of those around them.