If you found the shifting power dynamics and societal critique in The Power compelling, you’ll be drawn into Offred’s harrowing journey through the totalitarian regime of Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale. Atwood’s depiction of a world where women’s bodies become the locus of control and resistance echoes Alderman’s themes of gender, power, and the consequences when social hierarchies are violently upended.

If you enjoyed the diverse perspectives and agency of Roxy, Allie, Margot, and Tunde in The Power, you’ll love how Red Clocks weaves together the lives of five women confronting a near-future America with new reproductive laws. Zumas crafts complex, resilient female characters whose personal struggles mirror broader societal shifts, making for a powerful and intimate read.

If the global sweep and immersive worldbuilding of The Power fascinated you, Who Fears Death will sweep you into a post-apocalyptic Africa where magic, myth, and the struggle for justice collide. Okorafor’s vivid cultures, histories, and landscapes provide a lush backdrop for Onyesonwu’s epic quest for transformation and rebellion.

If you were drawn to the ambiguous morality and shifting sympathies in The Power, you’ll be captivated by the sisters in The Water Cure, whose isolated upbringing leads to unsettling choices and ethical uncertainty as the outside world intrudes. Mackintosh’s characters challenge you to question innocence, complicity, and survival.

If you liked how The Power unfolds through the interconnected stories of several protagonists, The Book of M will grip you with its sweeping narrative told through the eyes of different survivors in a world where people’s shadows — and their memories — disappear. Shepherd masterfully balances personal journeys with global upheaval.