What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Slave City
Celine Jeanjean · Book · 2020
If you loved The Slave City, start with Carnival Row (Travis Beacham, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Slave City across media.
If you enjoyed the chaotic camaraderie and high-stakes heists of The Slave City, these stories capture that same daring, rebellious spirit.
Films on the same thread
Treasure Planet
Ron Clements · Film · 2002
Explores: Mentorship, Rebellion, Coming of Age.
The Slave City fans will recognize the thrill of a dangerous journey toward a legendary prize, mirrored by the adventurous mentorship and high-seas tension found in Treasure Planet.
The Lost City
Aaron Nee · Film · 2022
Explores: Fish out of water, Self-discovery, Intellectual vs. Physical.
Just like the misfits in The Slave City, the protagonists in The Lost City must navigate an unexpected, high-stakes adventure where their clashing personalities drive the comedic momentum forward.
Poor Things
Yorgos Lanthimos · Film · 2023
Explores: Feminist Awakening, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Societal Critique.
Those who appreciated the vivid, world-building elements of The Slave City will find a similarly bold, genre-bending journey in Poor Things, centered on a woman challenging societal constraints.
Castle in the Sky
Hayao Miyazaki · Film · 1986
Explores: Anti-war, Environmentalism, Orphan protagonists.
The Slave City features a band of misfits on a mission; Castle in the Sky delivers that same sense of wonder as an unlikely duo evades pirates while exploring.
Series on the same thread
Arcane
Christian Linke · Series · 2021
Explores: Sisterhood, Dystopian Society, Technological Advancement vs. Social Decay.
If the steampunk atmosphere and intense character dynamics of The Slave City hooked you, Arcane offers a deeper look at the social conflict and technological strife within a divided city.
Carnival Row
Travis Beacham · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with The Slave City: Steampunk Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy.
The Slave City presents a unique blend of fantasy and social commentary, and Carnival Row provides a similarly dark, atmospheric investigation into class division and systemic prejudice in a city.
Black Sails
Robert Levine · Series · 2014
Explores: Survival, Moral Ambiguity, Power Struggles.
The Slave City excels at showing a ragtag crew navigating danger; Black Sails captures that same grit and moral ambiguity through its exploration of pirate life and power struggles.
Tales of the City
Armistead Maupin · Series · 1993
Explores: Coming-of-age, Sexual awakening, Urban life.
While the setting differs, the focus on a vibrant, unconventional group of people finding their place in a new environment echoes the character-driven charm found in The Slave City.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The Slave City relies on snappy banter and group dynamics to keep the adventure moving, which is exactly the same energy that fuels the improvised storytelling in The Adventure Zone.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
For readers who engaged with the themes of oppression in The Slave City, 1619 provides a crucial, historical lens on the systemic foundations that shape our modern world and identity.
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Common questions
Is The Slave City a standalone novel or part of a series?
The Slave City is a standalone steampunk fantasy novel published by Celine Jeanjean in 2020. It follows a mission involving a team of misfits, including a pickpocket, an assassin, and an elite fighter, within a world blending Victorian London with tropical elements.
What kind of setting should I expect in The Slave City?
The Slave City is set in a steampunk fantasy world that functions as a cross between Victorian London and the tropics. This unique environment provides the backdrop for the team of misfits to navigate their complicated mission while dealing with their conflicting personalities.
What is the tone of The Slave City?
The Slave City is a fun steampunk fantasy that emphasizes quirky characters and snappy banter. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal dynamics of a team of misfits who do not get along, creating a lighthearted yet adventurous tone throughout their complicated mission.
Who are the main characters featured in The Slave City?
The Slave City features a diverse team of misfits including a skinny pickpocket with dreadlocks and a big attitude, a foppish assassin who possesses a phobia of blood, and an elite fighter who is a master of the sardonic.