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It’s like losing a friend when you finish the Percy Jackson trilogy, let’s face it. You miss the gods, the creatures, the antics of Camp Half-Blood, and most of all, Percy’s wry remarks. Don’t worry, though—other books have the same enchanted, fantastical, and exciting vibe.
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Deadly magic, familial strife, and Egyptian gods all come together in one crazy trip.
📆 Date of Publication: May 4, 2010
🏢 Publisher: Disney Hyperion
🎭 Genre: Mythological Fantasy, Middle Grade/YA
🌟 Goodreads Rating: 4.1 out of 5
💪 Positive Aspects
Sadie Kane and Carter’s opposing viewpoints keep things interesting
Finally, Egyptian mythology receives attention, and it’s fantastic
Action-packed, full of magical catastrophes and clever Riordan humor
⚠️ Weaknesses
At times, the alternate points of view may seem unbalanced
In the middle, the pace slows down and there are a lot of myth explanations
💬 Reasons to Love ItThe Red Pyramid offers you days of sibling banter and god-fueled chaos if you were looking for more mythology in a completely different form.
This interplanetary adventure blends Korean mythology with space combat.
📆 Date of Publication: January 15, 2019
🏢 Publisher: Disney Hyperion (presented by Rick Riordan)
🎭 Genre: Mythological Adventure, Middle Grade Science Fiction
🌟 Goodreads Rating: 4.0 out of 5
Space-opera action that moves quickly and incorporates distinctive elements of Korean folklore
Yes, please, a nonbinary shapeshifting fox spirit protagonist
Clever combination of technology and magic
Some explanations of myth and technology can seem like information dumps
Sometimes, plot twists are too obvious
💬 Reasons to Love ItThis novel is the result of giving Percy Jackson a fox tail and throwing him on a spaceship. Fast, bold, and mythically new.
In this poignant reimagining of Arthurian stories, magic and heritage collide.
📆 Date of Publication: September 15, 2020
🏢 Publisher: Simon & Schuster
🎭 Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
🌟 Goodreads Rating: 4.3 out of 5
A masterfully complex tale of power, identity, tragedy, and magic
A strong, astute lead with a very emotional trip
A wealthy, secret society with magical bloodlines and secret societies
It takes time to completely comprehend the magic system
Certain romantic plot points may seem undeveloped
💬 Reasons to Love ItThis is the book Percy would read if he grew up, suffered loss, and joined a mystical secret club while attending college. Full of feelings, deeper, and darker.
A high-stakes, high-tech underwater adventure reminiscent of Jules Verne.
📆 Date of Publication: October 5, 2021
🎭 Genre: Adventure/Science Fiction, Middle Grade
A strong female lead who is brave, kind, and intelligent
Battleships, underwater schools, and enigmatic legacies
A standalone with action fit for a movie
More technology, less mythology—a distinct vibe from Percy
Sometimes predictable for experienced readers
💬 Reasons to Love It20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is exciting, witty, and full of oceanic surprises—think Percy Jackson crossed with it.
A dragon egg, a farm lad, and a fate he never requested.
📆 Date of Publication: August 26, 2003
🏢 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
🎭 Genre: Young Adult Epic Fantasy
Creating an epic universe with dragons, magic, and ancient mythology
Emotional stakes and solid mentor connections
Eragon and his dragon have an unforgettable friendship
Sluggish beginning (particularly the first 100 pages)
There are many common fantasy clichés, but that’s not always a bad thing
💬 Reasons to Love ItEragon is a classic for good reason if you enjoy sword fights, supernatural creatures, and chosen-one adventures.
After being carried away into a mystical city, a cursed girl is forced to prove herself—or perish trying.
📆 Date of Publication: October 10, 2017
🏢 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
🎭 Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade
Imaginative world with magical challenges and oddball characters
Harry Potter comparisons, which are well-deserved
Lots of heart and lovely writing
Mythology light—more fanciful than legendary
At first, the magical rules may seem ambiguous
💬 Reasons to Love ItIt would be Nevermoor if Camp Half-Blood hosted tea parties with magical umbrellas. Magical, entertaining, and incredibly endearing.
Volcanic magic, Mayan gods, and a limping but incredibly energetic child.
📆 Date of Publication: September 18, 2018
🎭 Genre: Mythological Fantasy, Middle Grade
🌟 Goodreads Rating: 4.2 out of 5
A novel interpretation of Mayan mythology
A brave and humorous protagonist who faces obstacles in real life
Packed with action and unexpected turns
A lot of the story aspects are dependent on happenstance
The mythology might become complex at times
💬 Reasons to Love ItThis is the story you didn’t know you needed about Mayan mythology. Heartfelt, humorous, and full of serious demigod vibes.
A whole universe of magical tales based on myth, identity, and coming-of-age adventure was made possible by Percy Jackson. There is a fresh hero waiting to enchant you, regardless of your interests in dragons, underwater technology, secret lineages, or god-powered missions.
🔮 That next big adventure is waiting for you—so light that campfire, sharpen that celestial bronze blade, and choose your next book.
