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Books Like “The Last Olympian” by Rick Riordan

If you loved The Last Olympian for its pulse-pounding mythological battles, witty humor, and high-stakes heroism, you are not alone. Saying goodbye to Percy Jackson is tough, but your journey does not have to end here. Dive into our handpicked recommendations to discover your next epic mythological fantasy adventure.

  1. Cover of Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi

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    Aru Shah and the End of Time

    by Roshani Chokshi

    'Has everything I like: humour, action, great characters and awesome mythology!' Rick Riordan, bestselling author of Percy Jackson

    'A new star is born.' Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of Artemis Fowl

    The first book in an exciting AND funny adventure series. Twelve-year-old Aru Shah has a tendency to stretch the truth in order to fit in at school.

    Whilst her classmates are jetting off to exotic locales, she'll be at home, in the Museum of Ancient Indian Art and Culture where her mother works.

    Is it any wonder that Aru makes up stories about being royalty, traveling to Paris, and having a chauffeur?

    When Aru's schoolmates dare her to prove that the museum's Lamp of Bharata is cursed, she doesn't think there's any harm in lighting it. Little does Aru know that lighting the lamp has dire consequences. She unwittingly frees the Sleeper, an ancient demon whose duty it is to awaken the God of Destruction.

    Her classmates and beloved mother are frozen in time, and, accompanied by a wise-cracking pigeon and her long-lost half-sister, it's up to Aru to save them.

    Pacy, page-turning storytelling charming, funny writing relatable characters to root for a diverse, original feel to the set-up - drawing inspiration from Hindu gods

    Praise for Aru Shah and the End of Time:

    "The characters and gods that make up Chokshi's world are hilarious ... The empowerment that Chokshi places in her two main characters of Aru and Mini, tells readers that girls are strong and fierce and not to be underestimated." Bill Gowsell, Laughing Place

    "Chokshi weaves an engrossing adventure that will leave readers anticipating the next installment." Publishers Weekly

    Why it's similar

    Both books feature witty, self-deprecating teenage protagonists who discover divine parentage and must stop an ancient mythological threat in the modern world. They share a blend of contemporary pop-culture humor and fast-paced mythic action.

    What's different

    The story centers on Hindu mythology rather than Greek lore and serves as an introductory quest rather than the climactic finale of a prolonged war.

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    Loki's Wolves

    by K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr

    Calling all fans of myths, action-adventure, and the Percy Jackson series - don't miss this first book in the Blackwell Pages trilogy from bestselling authors K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr.
    While thirteen-year-old Matt Thorsen has always known he's a modern-day descendent of Thor, he's been living a normal kid's life. In fact, most people in the small town of Blackwell, South Dakota, are direct descendants of either Thor or Loki, including Matt's classmates Fen and Laurie Brekke. No big deal.
    But now Ragnarok is coming, and it's up to the champions to fight in the place of the long-dead gods. Matt, Laurie, and Fen's lives will never be the same as they race to put together an unstoppable team, find Thor's hammer and shield, and prevent the end of the world.
    In their middle grade debut, bestselling authors K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr begin the epic Blackwell Pages series with this action-packed adventure, filled with larger-than-life legends, gripping battles, and an engaging cast of characters who bring the myths to life.

    Why it's similar

    Both novels revolve around modern adolescents descended from mythological gods who must band together to prevent an apocalyptic prophecy. They feature frequent encounters with legendary monsters hidden in plain sight across contemporary American landscapes.

    What's different

    The narrative draws from Norse mythology set in small-town South Dakota and employs a multi-perspective third-person viewpoint rather than a singular first-person voice.

  3. Cover of The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis

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    The Colossus Rises

    by Peter Lerangis

    The day after twelve-year-old Jack McKinley is told he has six months to live, he awakens on a mysterious island, where a secret organization promises to save his life - but with one condition. With his three friends, Jack must lead a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs, which, only when combined together, can save their lives. The challenge: the orbs have been missing for a thousand years, lost among the ruins and relics of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. With no one else to turn to and no escape in sight, the four friends have no choice but to undertake the quest. First stop: The Colossus of Rhodes, where they realise that there's way more at stake than just their lives.

    Why it's similar

    Both works follow teenagers with inherited supernatural abilities who must undertake dangerous quests involving ancient Greek history to survive impending doom. They share an action-packed pacing tailored to middle-grade and early young adult readers.

    What's different

    The premise approaches ancient lore through the science-fantasy mystery of Atlantis and the Seven Wonders rather than the direct involvement of living Olympian gods.

  4. Cover of Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull

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    Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison

    by Brandon Mull

    Brandon Mull’s New York Times bestselling series about siblings Seth and Kendra who discover their grandparents are the caretakers of a sanctuary for magical creatures!

    For centuries mystical creatures of all description were gathered into a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.

    Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken—Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good—powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most.

    Why it's similar

    Both are climactic installments in middle-grade fantasy series where teens face an apocalyptic threat, rally diverse magical allies, and confront a long-foreshadowed villain in fast-paced battles blending humor with high stakes.

    What's different

    The magical setting is rooted in secret mystical preserves rather than Greek mythology, and the tone leans slightly darker with more focus on moral ambiguity and sacrifice than in Percy Jackson’s quippy, first-person voice.

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    The Necromancer

    by Michael Scott

    Nicholas Flamel appeared in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter—but did you know he really lived? And his secrets aren't safe! Discover the truth in book four of the New York Times bestselling series the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

    The Belief: Sophie and Josh are the twins of prophecy.

    The Reality: Nicholas Flamel has been wrong before.

    Sophie and Josh Newman are finally home, but they're both more confused than ever about their futures.
    Neither of them has mastered the elemental magics they'll need to protect themselves from the Dark Elders, they've lost Scatty, Macchiavelli is coming to unleash on their city the menagerie of monsters imprisoned in Alcatraz, and they're still being pursued by Dr. John Dee. And most disturbing of all is that now they must ask themselves, can they trust Nicholas Flamel?
    Worse, can they trust anyone?

    “The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel has everything you loved about Harry Potter, including magic, mystery, and a constant battle of good versus evil.”—Bustle

    Why it's similar

    Both feature modern teenagers caught in an impending magical war, heavily use ancient myths and legendary figures, and balance action-driven urban fantasy with the protagonists’ coming-of-age struggles and loyalty tests.

    What's different

    Its narrative is multi-perspective with a sprawling cast and heavier lore drawn from global mythologies, creating a denser, more complex plot than the streamlined, single-POV quest structure of The Last Olympian.

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