If you were captivated by the intricate, poetic writing and the way The Melancholy of Mechagirl weaves symbolism into every sentence, you’ll be entranced by The Fox Woman. Kij Johnson immerses readers in Heian-era Japan with gorgeously detailed prose and a dreamlike narrative, exploring the blurred lines between humanity and the spirit world through the tragic love story of a fox shape-shifter and a human man.

You loved how The Melancholy of Mechagirl drew on Japanese myths and reinterpreted folklore with a modern, inventive twist. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making does something similar, blending mythic archetypes and whimsical fantasy in a dazzling, imaginative journey as young September ventures through Fairyland, encountering magical creatures and deeply symbolic challenges.

If you were moved by the haunting, introspective stories in The Melancholy of Mechagirl—tales that ask what it means to be human and explore the boundaries of memory and self—you’ll find Never Let Me Go equally affecting. Ishiguro’s novel quietly unravels the lives of students at Hailsham, probing deep questions about purpose, love, and mortality in a subtly speculative world.

You appreciated the psychological nuance and the focus on women’s interior lives in The Melancholy of Mechagirl. In Her Body and Other Parties, Machado crafts stories that are at once eerie, surreal, and devastatingly insightful, delving into the fears, desires, and realities of her female characters with a raw, haunting clarity.

If you were drawn to the careful, atmospheric worldbuilding and the interplay between speculative fiction and cultural history in The Melancholy of Mechagirl, you’ll love The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories. Ken Liu’s collection is filled with tender, beautifully crafted tales that blend fantasy, science fiction, and Chinese folklore, creating immersive worlds that linger long after you finish reading.