If you loved how Long Chau and The Shadow’s Child teamed up for an investigation in The Tea Master and the Detective, you'll be swept up by Ninefox Gambit. Here, you’ll follow Kel Cheris, a brilliant tactician, as she’s paired with the ghost of an infamous general to solve an impossible military puzzle. The driving mission, intricate strategy, and tense partnership make for a gripping, cerebral ride.

If you appreciated the lush, immersive worldbuilding and the sense of living, breathing cultures in The Tea Master and the Detective, An Unkindness of Ghosts offers a richly realized generation ship with its own intricate hierarchies and customs. Follow Aster as she navigates the ship’s complex society while uncovering secrets about her mother’s past and the social order she’s trapped in.

If you were drawn to the psychological nuance in the relationship between The Shadow’s Child and Long Chau, you’ll be fascinated by Dr. Jens in Machine. As she investigates a mysterious abandoned ship, you’ll delve deep into her inner thoughts, motivation, and trauma, all while unraveling a suspenseful mystery in a richly layered universe.

If you valued the diverse cultural influences and non-Western perspectives in The Tea Master and the Detective, Binti will captivate you. Follow Binti, the first of the Himba people to attend the prestigious Oomza University, as she navigates alien cultures, identity, and belonging on an interstellar journey filled with both wonder and danger.

If it was the emphasis on social dynamics, cultural nuance, and character-driven intrigue that hooked you in The Tea Master and the Detective, you’ll love A Memory Called Empire. Ambassador Mahit Dzmare’s navigation of a sprawling, sophisticated alien culture and the subtle interplay of politics and language will deeply satisfy your taste for thoughtful, socially rich science fiction.