If you loved Rowan’s relentless quest to discover the truth behind the mysterious blue stones and the Steerswomen’s code of inquiry, you’ll be fascinated by A Door Into Ocean. It follows Shaera, a scientist on a water-covered planet, as she investigates both scientific mysteries and ethical dilemmas, blending curiosity-driven exploration with a drive to understand her world and effect change.

If you appreciated the intricate societies, customs, and landscapes Rowan uncovers during her travels, you’ll get swept up in The Goblin Emperor. Maia, thrust into an unfamiliar imperial court, must navigate elaborate etiquette, politics, and social hierarchies in a world as vividly realized and nuanced as Kirstein’s.

If Rowan’s sharp mind, independence, and unwavering moral code drew you in, you’ll enjoy Finder. Fergus Ferguson is a resourceful, principled protagonist navigating a dangerous world, relying on wit and determination—much like Rowan’s approach to adversity and discovery.

If the philosophical undercurrents of The Steerswoman—the value of knowledge, open inquiry, and the clash of cultures—captivated you, The Dispossessed will resonate. Follow Shevek, a physicist striving to bridge worlds and ideas, in a narrative that questions society, freedom, and the boundaries of understanding.

If you loved watching Rowan piece together clues and challenge forbidden knowledge, City of Stairs will enthrall you. Shara Thivani, a brilliant investigator, digs into the supernatural and political mysteries of a city built on lost divinities, combining detective work with world-altering discoveries.