If you loved following Miles Vorkosigan’s wild, escalating missions and his determination to overcome impossible odds in The Vor Game, you’ll be hooked by Old Man’s War. John Perry is thrown into a galaxy-spanning conflict where every choice matters, and like Miles, he has to use his wits and resourcefulness to survive. The driving plot and relentless pace will keep you turning the pages.

If you delighted in Miles’s snappy comebacks and the dry wit that runs through The Vor Game, Redshirts offers a hilarious, satirical take on science fiction tropes. The dialogue sparkles, the situations are absurdly funny, and the characters’ self-awareness provides a steady stream of laughs as they navigate the bizarre logic of their universe.

If you enjoyed the intricate political intrigue and power struggles surrounding Miles in The Vor Game, you’ll appreciate The Dispossessed. Shevek’s journey is deeply entwined with the machinations of two very different societies, and his personal mission is constantly threatened by shifting alliances and subtle manipulations.

If you were drawn to Miles’s journey from stumbling cadet to cunning officer in The Vor Game, you’ll enjoy Quarter Share. Ishmael Wang starts as an inexperienced crewman and gradually earns his place through hard work, quick thinking, and learning from his mistakes—making for a deeply satisfying coming-of-age story in space.

If the detailed galactic setting and the intricate military organizations of The Vor Game fascinated you, Ninefox Gambit will immerse you in an even stranger universe. The mechanics of the Hexarchate, the rituals of calendrical warfare, and the labyrinthine chain of command create a richly textured backdrop for high-stakes strategy and action.