Ask My Shelf
Log in Register
Ask My Shelf

Share your thoughts in a quick Shelf Talk!

Willful Child by Steven Erikson

Have you read this book? Just a few quick questions — it takes about a minute. Share what you liked (or didn’t), and we’ll use your answers to recommend your next favorite read!

Love Willful Child but not sure what to read next?

These picks are popular with readers who enjoyed this book. Complete a quick Shelf Talk to get recommendations made just for you! Warning: possible spoilers for Willful Child below.

In Willful Child, did you enjoy ...

... the irreverent, satirical humor and playful sendup of space adventure tropes?

Redshirts by John Scalzi

If you loved the wild, tongue-in-cheek humor and sharp parody of classic sci-fi conventions that Willful Child delivers through Hadrian Sawback’s misadventures, you’ll have a blast with Redshirts. Scalzi’s crew of expendable space officers navigate a universe where genre rules are turned upside down, all with biting wit and meta-awareness that will keep you laughing and guessing.

... the absurd, madcap tone and comedic take on interstellar exploration?

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

If you enjoyed the zany, irreverent escapades of Captain Sawback and his crew, you’ll find Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy just as delightful. Arthur Dent’s journey through a bizarre, bureaucratic cosmos is packed with hilarious situations, eccentric characters, and clever satirical jabs at science fiction’s greatest hits.

... the morally questionable, self-serving protagonists and their madcap decisions?

The Android's Dream by John Scalzi

If Hadrian’s gleefully reckless, ethically dubious leadership won you over, you’ll love The Android’s Dream. Scalzi’s protagonist, Harry Creek, navigates interplanetary politics with a blend of cunning, questionable choices, and laugh-out-loud antics, all while the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.

... the fast-paced, joke-a-minute narrative filled with pop-culture references and absurdity?

Year Zero by Rob Reid

If you appreciated the relentless pace and barrage of jokes in Willful Child, Year Zero will keep you grinning. Rob Reid’s romp through a universe obsessed with Earth’s music is both a wild adventure and a razor-sharp satire, with every page packed with clever gags and unexpected twists.

... the ensemble of quirky, diverse characters on an interstellar mission?

The Long Way To A Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers

If you loved the dysfunctional yet endearing crew dynamics in Willful Child, you’ll enjoy The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Chambers brings together a cast of misfits aboard the tunneling ship Wayfarer, offering humor, heart, and real camaraderie as they bumble through the galaxy.

Unlock your personalized book recommendations! Just take a quick Shelf Talk for Willful Child by Steven Erikson. It’s only a few questions and takes less than a minute.