If you loved the rollicking escapades and clear sense of mission that Captain Pausert and his unlikely companions faced as they bluffed and schemed their way across the galaxy, you'll have a blast following slippery con man Slippery Jim DiGriz as he outwits authorities and criminals alike in The Stainless Steel Rat. The book’s clever plans, daring escapes, and gleeful energy will feel right at home.

If you enjoyed the dynamic mix of characters—Pausert, Goth, the Leewit, and their allies—constantly interacting and bouncing off one another in The Witches of Karres, you'll appreciate the motley cast surrounding Friday Jones. Heinlein’s heroine encounters hackers, rebels, and all sorts of oddballs on her journey, making for a similarly ensemble-driven galactic romp.

If you were drawn to Captain Pausert’s evolution—from a mild-mannered space trader to a brave, quick-thinking protector of magical girls—you’ll be moved by Maia’s journey in The Goblin Emperor. Forced to navigate a treacherous imperial court, Maia grows in confidence and wisdom, echoing the transformative arc that made Schmitz’s protagonist so endearing.

If the sparkling dialogue and lighthearted tone of The Witches of Karres—including the Leewit’s mischievous antics and the heroes’ wry observations—made you smile, you’ll adore A Civil Campaign. Bujold’s wit shines in her tale of Miles Vorkosigan’s romantic misadventures, with clever repartee and comedic mishaps at every turn.

If the fun, unpredictable magic wielded by Goth and the Leewit was a highlight for you, you’ll find similar delight in Sorcerer to the Crown. Prunella Gentleman’s mysterious, exuberant magic and the novel’s playful approach to the supernatural evoke the same sense of wonder and mischief as the witches of Karres.