If you loved the intense sense of purpose behind Kestrel's decisions and the high-stakes choices she faces, you'll be drawn into An Ember in the Ashes. Laia's desperate quest to save her brother and Elias's struggle to escape his brutal destiny create a pulse-pounding, goal-driven narrative that mirrors the urgency and momentum you enjoyed.

If you were captivated by the layered political games and shifting alliances between Valoria and Herran, The Bone Season offers a world of secret factions, dangerous negotiations, and betrayals. Paige's navigation through a society rife with conspiracy and rebellion will keep you on edge just like Kestrel's strategic mind games.

If you appreciated the way Kestrel and Arin both wrestle with loyalty, duty, and personal ethics, you'll be hooked by Lou and Reid in Serpent & Dove. Their choices constantly blur the lines between right and wrong, driving a story where love, betrayal, and divided loyalties are never simple.

If you were drawn to Kestrel's evolution from a sheltered general’s daughter to someone who challenges her own beliefs and risks everything, you'll find Katsa's journey in Graceling equally rewarding. Watching Katsa question her own power, her identity, and her place in a dangerous world provides the same satisfying arc of personal discovery.

If you found yourself immersed in the lush, divided societies of Valoria and Herran, you'll adore the intricate worldbuilding of The Queen’s Rising. Brienna's journey is set against a backdrop of rival houses, deep-rooted traditions, and vivid political stakes that rival the complexity of Marie Rutkoski's setting.