hey! Thanks so much for reading, seriously — it means a lot! Honestly, I don't know many stories quite like my own, which is probably why I ended up writing it haha. I was actually inspired by the vibe of the AppleTV show Foundation — I only made it halfway through the first season before starting The Endless Dark: The Last Ember.
I haven’t read all of these myself yet, but if you’re looking for something to read while waiting, here’s a few that seem to hit similar vibes:
Dune by Frank Herbert (obviously a huge influence — survival, prophecy, political collapse) ((I've read this one))
Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell (space empire politics + slow-burn marriage)
The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin (epic survival, deep emotional worldbuilding)
A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine (empire intrigue + identity + slow-burn tension)
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman (survival romance on an alien world)
Thanks again for reaching out — seriously, it made my day that you're connecting with the story. :))