Books Like Percy Jackson & the Olympians
by Rick Riordan
If it was the snappy, wisecracking demigod narrator and nonstop, myth-stitched adventures in Percy Jackson & the Olympians that hooked you, you're in the right place. The books below promise that same rush — laugh-out-loud voice, relentless quest energy, and ancient gods tumbling into ordinary teen life you'll devour.
✍️ Or see authors like Rick Riordan →Recommended for fans of Percy Jackson & the Olympians
The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero
Rick Riordan
Same witty modern-myth formula, ensemble cast, and quest structure.
The Kane Chronicles: The Red Pyramid
Rick Riordan
Riordan’s voice with Egyptian mythology, fast pace, and sibling dynamics.
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
Contemporary hero, Norse myth, humor, and action-packed quests.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J.K. Rowling
Young hero, magical school/secret world, strong friendships, and wonder.
The Lightning Thief Graphic Novel
Rick Riordan & Robert Venditti (adapted)
Visual retelling of Percy’s first adventure—great for reluctant or visual readers.
Artemis Fowl
Eoin Colfer
Clever, fast-moving YA with a roguish young protagonist and mythic elements.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull
Hidden magical preserve, sibling heroes, steady peril, and imaginative creatures.
The School for Good and Evil
Soman Chainani
School-based fantasy with twists on hero/villain roles and strong friendships.
The False Prince
Jennifer A. Nielsen
High-stakes adventure, witty protagonist, political intrigue, and tight pacing.
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