If you were drawn to Essun’s difficult decisions and the moral ambiguity surrounding her struggle against a world that seeks to destroy her kind, you'll be captivated by The Traitor Baru Cormorant. Baru, like Essun, is forced to grapple with impossible choices and ethical gray areas as she infiltrates and seeks to undermine a brutal empire from within, all while sacrificing pieces of herself for the greater good.

If you loved the intricate worldbuilding and the vivid cultures of the Stillness in The Obelisk Gate, you’ll be swept away by the richly realized Orïsha in Children of Blood and Bone. The novel immerses you in a world shaped by magic, oppression, and rebellion, with detailed histories, mythologies, and a vibrant sense of place.

If the post-apocalyptic setting and the struggle for survival in a shattered world resonated with you in The Obelisk Gate, you'll find The Fifth Sacred Thing equally compelling. Set in a future California after ecological collapse, the novel explores the challenges of rebuilding community, confronting violence, and imagining a new way forward amid disaster.

If you admired the strength and complexity of Essun and Nassun as they carved their own paths in The Obelisk Gate, you'll be drawn to Shefali and Shizuka in The Tiger’s Daughter. Their story follows two powerful women, bound by fate and love, as they defy tradition and fight for their people, blending epic fantasy with intimate, character-driven storytelling.

If you were captivated by the sweeping scale and the far-reaching consequences of the events in The Obelisk Gate, The Grace of Kings will enthrall you. Ken Liu’s novel echoes Jemisin’s epic scope, weaving together political upheaval, personal vendettas, and the fate of entire civilizations across vast landscapes and generations.