If you loved Csorwe’s journey to reclaim her life and find her own path in The Unspoken Name, you’ll be captivated by Maia’s rise from obscurity to the imperial throne in The Goblin Emperor. Both novels center around characters who must navigate treacherous politics and dangerous loyalties as they pursue their own goals. Maia’s struggle for acceptance and his determination to do what’s right—even when the odds are stacked against him—will resonate with anyone who enjoys stories about forging your own destiny.

If you were drawn to the changing relationships and camaraderie between Csorwe, Tal, and Shuthmili in The Unspoken Name, you’ll find a similar ensemble of complex, memorable characters in The Bone Ships. This book follows a ragtag crew forced to work together on a perilous voyage, with each character facing their own demons and growing alongside their companions. Their group dynamic and banter bring heart to the high-stakes action and danger they encounter.

If you appreciated Csorwe’s journey from sacrificial priestess to self-determined adventurer in The Unspoken Name, you’ll love watching Ead and Tané in The Priory of the Orange Tree confront their destinies and evolve in the face of world-changing events. Both books offer protagonists who must reckon with their pasts, make difficult choices, and transform as a result of their adventures and the people they meet.

If you found Csorwe’s and Belthandros Sethennai’s ethically tangled decisions in The Unspoken Name compelling, you’ll enjoy Kinch Na Shannack’s morally flexible exploits in The Blacktongue Thief. This tale is filled with characters who must navigate a dangerous world where doing the right thing isn’t always clear or possible, and where survival sometimes means compromising your morals.

If you were fascinated by the ancient ruins, warring gods, and richly imagined societies of The Unspoken Name, you’ll be spellbound by the layered worldbuilding in The Fifth Season. Jemisin crafts a world with its own tectonic magic system, social structures, and history, immersing you in a setting as alive and mysterious as the one Csorwe inhabits.