Discover books similar to "Moribito" series

Paolo Bacigalupi

The Windup Girl

Set in a dystopian future Thailand, this novel explores themes of biotechnology, climate change, and the struggle for survival in a world on the brink of collapse. Like Moribito, The Windup Girl features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined world that blends elements of science fiction and fantasy.

Seth Dickinson

The Traitor Baru Cormorant

Baru Cormorant is a young woman who seeks to overthrow an oppressive empire from within. The novel explores themes of colonialism, identity, and the cost of power. Like Moribito, The Traitor Baru Cormorant features a complex and nuanced protagonist, a richly imagined world, and a deep exploration of political intrigue.

R.F. Kuang

The Poppy War

Set in a fantasy world inspired by East Asia, The Poppy War tells the story of a young woman who enters a military academy to escape poverty and oppression. The novel explores themes of war, trauma, and the limits of power. Like Moribito, The Poppy War features a strong female protagonist, a richly imagined world, and a deep exploration of political and social issues.

N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

The first book in Jemisin's Inheritance trilogy, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms tells the story of a young woman who is drawn into a web of political intrigue and power struggles in a city at the heart of a vast empire. Like Moribito, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms features a richly imagined world, complex characters, and a fast-paced plot.

N.K. Jemisin

The Fifth Season

The second book in Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy, The Fifth Season tells the story of a woman who must navigate a world devastated by natural disasters and ruled by a powerful elite. Like Moribito, The Fifth Season features a strong female protagonist, a richly imagined world, and a deep exploration of political and social issues.