If you were compelled by the way Persephone sets out on a dangerous quest through a divided continent in This Great Hemisphere, you'll be gripped by Essun's urgent, high-stakes mission in The Fifth Season. As Essun searches for her missing daughter across a world ravaged by cataclysm, every chapter is driven by her personal objectives and the shifting obstacles she must overcome. The relentless sense of purpose and momentum will keep you riveted.

If you loved how This Great Hemisphere immerses you in an intricately built society with its own rules, cultures, and politics, you'll be fascinated by the living, breathing version of New York in The City We Became. Jemisin crafts a world where the city itself is personified, and every neighborhood pulses with its own history and dangers—making the setting just as compelling and complex as the characters.

If Persephone's transformation and self-discovery in This Great Hemisphere resonated with you, you'll appreciate Cara's journey in The Space Between Worlds. As Cara navigates parallel Earths and faces versions of herself, she must reckon with her past, her choices, and what it means to truly belong. The book offers powerful, cathartic growth as the protagonist changes in surprising and moving ways.

If the critique of injustice and depiction of a rigid, stratified society in This Great Hemisphere drew you in, you’ll be captivated by the harrowing but hopeful world of An Unkindness of Ghosts. Aster, the protagonist, must navigate a brutal shipboard hierarchy that echoes the worst of Earth’s histories, fighting for survival and freedom while uncovering the mysteries behind her mother’s death—making for a powerful, socially conscious read.

If you appreciated the diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and identities among the characters in This Great Hemisphere, you’ll find a kindred spirit in A Psalm for the Wild-Built. The story follows Dex, a nonbinary tea monk, and Mosscap, a sentient robot, as they journey together in a world where inclusion and acceptance are woven into the fabric of society. Their interactions and the world’s openness will leave you feeling seen and inspired.