If you were captivated by the intricate world of Tiamat—its dual suns, ancient myths, and complex societies—The Left Hand of Darkness will immerse you in a similarly detailed alien world. Le Guin's Gethen is a planet of ice and ambiguous gender, with a history and culture that feel just as textured and alive as Joan D. Vinge's universe.

If you found yourself gripped by Arienrhod's power plays and the shifting loyalties among the Tiamatan nobility, Dune offers a labyrinth of political intrigue on the desert planet Arrakis, where every alliance and betrayal could shape the future of entire worlds.

If you enjoyed following Moon, Arienrhod, Sparks, and a host of other interconnected lives in The Summer Queen, you'll be pulled in by Hyperion's pilgrimage of seven strangers, each bringing their own rich story and perspective to a galaxy-spanning epic.

If you appreciated how The Summer Queen delved into the customs, beliefs, and social structures of Tiamat and the Hegemony, The Dispossessed will enthrall you with its examination of two radically different societies and the philosophical questions they raise.

If you were drawn to Moon's struggle for identity and growth as she faces the burdens of leadership amidst palace intrigue, The Goblin Emperor offers a deeply satisfying portrait of Maia as he overcomes isolation and suspicion to become a compassionate, wise ruler.