Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie is a space opera novel set in the distant future, where the protagonist, Breq, is the last remaining fragment of a sentient starship’s AI.
As Breq seeks revenge against those who destroyed her ship, the novel explores themes of identity, consciousness, and imperialism. The unique narrative style, including the use of gender-neutral pronouns, challenges traditional science fiction tropes.
License Model
Book Release Date
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book ) Book Information
29 Best Similar Books To Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1)
1: Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho
A fantasy novel by Zen Cho, set in Regency England, where a sorcerer and an unconventional young woman must navigate magical politics and prejudice.
Sorcerer to the Crown and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, but Sorcerer to the Crown lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera. Sorcerer to the Crown is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
2: The Spice Must Flow by Ryan Britt
A reference to the importance of spice in Frank Herbert’s "Dune" series, emphasizing its role in interstellar politics, power, and survival.
The Spice Must Flow and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like none, but The Spice Must Flow lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera. The Spice Must Flow is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
Advertisement
3: Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson
A novel exploring a world divided by a massive wall, where characters confront their pasts, secrets, and the mysteries beyond the barrier.
Those Beyond the Wall and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Those Beyond the Wall lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Those Beyond the Wall is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
4: Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons
A sci-fi series by Dan Simmons, featuring a pilgrimage to meet the mysterious Shrike, blending multiple genres and exploring themes of religion, time, and technology.
Hyperion Cantos and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Hyperion Cantos lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Hyperion Cantos is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
Advertisement
5: Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
A post-apocalyptic fantasy novel by Nnedi Okorafor, following a young woman with magical abilities as she confronts a powerful sorcerer and seeks to change her destiny.
Who Fears Death and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like none, but Who Fears Death lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera. Who Fears Death is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
6: Solaris by Stanisław Lem
A sci-fi novel by Stanisław Lem, exploring a mysterious, sentient ocean on a distant planet, where scientists struggle with the unknown and their own psychological fears.
Solaris and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Solaris lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Solaris is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
Advertisement
7: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein
A sci-fi novel by Robert A. Heinlein, about a human raised by Martians who returns to Earth, challenging societal norms and exploring themes of freedom and identity.
Stranger in a Strange Land and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Stranger in a Strange Land lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Stranger in a Strange Land is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
8: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A sci-fi novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, where humanity's last survivors attempt to colonize a terraformed planet, only to discover it's inhabited by evolved, intelligent spiders.
Children of Time and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Children of Time lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Children of Time is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
9: American War by Omar El Akkad
A dystopian novel by Omar El Akkad, set in a future where America is ravaged by a second civil war and climate change, exploring the personal and political costs of conflict.
American War and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, Science Fiction, but American War lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Space Opera. American War is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
10: The Best of All Possible Worlds by Karen Lord
A sci-fi novel by Karen Lord, following the survivors of a destroyed planet as they seek to rebuild their culture and find new homes.
The Best of All Possible Worlds and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but The Best of All Possible Worlds lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. The Best of All Possible Worlds is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
11: Involution Ocean by Bruce Sterling
A sci-fi novel by Bruce Sterling, set on a dry planet where a vast ocean of dust is home to dangerous creatures and mysterious secrets.
Involution Ocean and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Involution Ocean lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Involution Ocean is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
12: Grass by Sheri S. Tepper
A sci-fi novel by Sheri S. Tepper, set on a mysterious planet where strange rituals and alien lifeforms may hold the key to humanity's survival.
Grass and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Grass lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Grass is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
13: Neuromancer by William Gibson
A cyberpunk novel by William Gibson, exploring a dystopian future where a washed-up hacker is hired for a final job in a world dominated by AI and cybernetics.
Neuromancer and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Neuromancer lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Neuromancer is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
14: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition by Douglas Adams
The Illustrated Edition: A humorous sci-fi adventure by Douglas Adams, following Arthur Dent's journey through space with quirky companions and absurd scenarios.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: The Illustrated Edition is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
15: Jaran by Kate Elliott
A sci-fi/fantasy novel by Kate Elliott, combining interstellar politics with a story of a nomadic people on a low-tech planet, focusing on culture, honor, and rebellion.
Jaran and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Jaran lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Jaran is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
16: Nova by Samuel R. Delany
A sci-fi novel by Samuel R. Delany, set in a far-future galaxy, following a crew on a quest for a rare element that could change the balance of power.
Nova and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Nova lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Nova is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
17: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey
A space opera set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, featuring political intrigue, interstellar conflict, and a mysterious alien threat.
Leviathan Wakes and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Leviathan Wakes lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Leviathan Wakes is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
18: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
A dystopian sci-fi novel where a young man infiltrates the elite ruling class of a brutal society to spark a revolution against oppression.
Red Rising and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, Science Fiction, but Red Rising lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Space Opera. Red Rising is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
19: A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
A space opera exploring a universe with different zones of thought, featuring an ancient superintelligence, galactic war, and a race to save the galaxy.
A Fire Upon the Deep and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but A Fire Upon the Deep lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. A Fire Upon the Deep is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
20: Hainish Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin
A series of loosely connected sci-fi novels by Ursula K. Le Guin, exploring themes of culture, society, and communication across different worlds.
Hainish Cycle and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but Hainish Cycle lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. Hainish Cycle is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
21: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
A fantasy novel set in a world plagued by apocalyptic seismic activity, following a woman with earth-shattering powers as she seeks her missing daughter.
The Fifth Season and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but The Fifth Season lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. The Fifth Season is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
22: The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
A philosophical sci-fi novel about a physicist who travels between two contrasting societies—one anarchist, one capitalist—exploring freedom, utopia, and social structures.
The Dispossessed and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, Science Fiction, but The Dispossessed lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Space Opera. The Dispossessed is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
23: The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
A sci-fi novel exploring humanity's first contact with an alien civilization, blending physics, philosophy, and politics in a tense, thought-provoking narrative.
The Three-Body Problem and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but The Three-Body Problem lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. The Three-Body Problem is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
24: The Complete Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
A dense, literary sci-fi/fantasy epic set in a distant future Earth, following an exiled torturer on a surreal, transformative journey.
The Complete Book of the New Sun and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like none, but The Complete Book of the New Sun lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera. The Complete Book of the New Sun is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
25: A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.
A post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel exploring the cyclical nature of history through a Catholic monastery preserving knowledge after a nuclear war.
A Canticle for Leibowitz and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but A Canticle for Leibowitz lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. A Canticle for Leibowitz is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
26: Hyperion by Dan Simmons
A sci-fi novel structured like "The Canterbury Tales," featuring pilgrims journeying to meet a mysterious creature called the Shrike in a richly imagined future.
Hyperion and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Hyperion lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction. Hyperion is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
27: The Siege of Burning Grass by Premee Mohamed
A historical novel about a community's resilience and survival during a siege, exploring themes of war, loyalty, and the human spirit.
The Siege of Burning Grass and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Science Fiction, but The Siege of Burning Grass lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction, Political Fiction, Space Opera. The Siege of Burning Grass is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
28: Foundation by Isaac Asimov
A sci-fi classic about a group of scientists trying to preserve knowledge and civilization as the Galactic Empire declines, introducing the concept of psychohistory.
Foundation and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Foundation lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction. Foundation is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.
29: Dune by Frank Herbert
A sci-fi epic by Frank Herbert, set on the desert planet Arrakis, focusing on politics, religion, and power struggles over the valuable resource "spice."
Dune and Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) have similar features like Political Fiction, Science Fiction, Space Opera, but Dune lacks the following features like Military Science Fiction. Dune is Paid while Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch Book 1) is Unknown.