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Similar in plot structure

These books are ranked using the plot structure labels extracted for Moon Rising.

Plot structure labels used: fast-paced, intricately plotted, ensemble cast, parallel storylines, multiple POVs, withheld information, late climax, closure of loose ends, open threads

Focused on “open ending” where exact label matches exist.

This does not mean the books share the same plot, setting, quality, or difficulty. It means their plot structure embeddings are close.

Cover of The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott

The Rising Storm

Cavan Scott · 2021 · Star Wars: The High Republic

A galaxy-spanning fair meant to symbolize peace becomes the target of a brutal attack, forcing Jedi and Republic leaders to fight back.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1433

Cover of Zero Day Code by John Birmingham

Zero Day Code

John Birmingham · 2019 · End of Days

A near-future cyberattack cripples food and infrastructure systems, sending multiple survivors into a rapid societal collapse.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1465

Cover of Helix – Sie werden uns ersetzen by Marc Elsberg

Helix – Sie werden uns ersetzen

Marc Elsberg · 2016

A biotech thriller in which genetic engineering links a mysterious death, altered crops, and enhanced children worldwide.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1471

Cover of Imperio de sombra y tormento by Paula Gallego

Imperio de sombra y tormento

Paula Gallego · 2025 · Bilogía Hikari

In a lightless Japan sealed off from the world, soldiers, rebels, and rulers race to stop the darkness and their secrets.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1489

Cover of Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia by Jason Pargin

Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia

Jason Pargin · 2023 · Zoey Ashe

A reluctant heiress in a neon future city juggles an election, a festival riot, and a media-fueled crime wave.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1549

Cover of Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts

Dark Inside

Jeyn Roberts · 2011 · Dark Inside

After world-shaking earthquakes, four teens race to survive as ordinary people become murderous, rage-filled hunters.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1561

Cover of Brand of Light by Ronie Kendig

Brand of Light

Ronie Kendig · 2019 · The Droseran Saga

A tech-shunned young woman and a scent-tracking bounty hunter are pulled into a galactic hunt bound to prophecy.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1299

Cover of River of Gods by Ian McDonald

River of Gods

Ian McDonald · 2004 · India 2047

In a fractured 2047 India, tangled lives collide around rogue AIs, water wars, and a mystery that could reshape the nation.

Semantic match: ranked by plot structure

Distance: 0.1353