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If you were drawn to Maggie Hoskie's relentless pursuit through a world filled with monsters and vengeance, you'll be hooked by The Only Good Indians, where four friends face the deadly consequences of a decision from their youth. The protagonist's struggle for survival and atonement sets a pulse-pounding pace, keeping you on edge from start to finish.
If Roanhorse's blend of Diné mythology and gritty, post-apocalyptic landscapes captivated you, Gods of Jade and Shadow will sweep you into a vivid 1920s Mexico where Mayan gods walk among mortals. The lush worldbuilding and cultural detail create an immersive experience reminiscent of the Navajo-influenced setting you loved.
If Maggie's fierce independence and willingness to blur the lines between hero and anti-hero resonated with you, you'll appreciate Joron Twiner in The Bone Ships. Joron is forced to confront his own failings and make tough, morally gray choices as he leads his crew into deadly waters, much like Maggie's fraught journey through the Sixth World.
If you valued the authentic Indigenous representation in Trail of Lightning, An Unkindness of Ghosts offers a powerful narrative centered on Aster, a neurodivergent Black protagonist navigating a harsh, stratified spaceship society. The novel's commitment to marginalized voices and nuanced identities will feel familiar and vital.
If the weaving of Navajo myth into a post-apocalyptic narrative drew you in, you'll be enthralled by Black Sun, where Roanhorse crafts a rich, epic fantasy inspired by pre-Columbian Americas. With gods, destiny, and prophecy at the forefront, it offers the same reverence for mythological roots in a wholly new world.
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