Books like The Lost Hero

Loved The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan? Here are 9 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.

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9 books

1The Alchemyst
The Alchemyst
Michael Scott
Features teenage twins dragged into an ancient mythological war involving historical figures and rival pantheons in modern settings.
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2Loki's Wolves
Loki's Wolves
M. A. Marr
Follows modern descendants of Norse gods who must band together on a quest to stop Ragnarok.
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3The Colossus Rises
The Colossus Rises
Peter Lerangis
Centers on teens with special genetic gifts linked to ancient civilizations navigating high-stakes survival quests.
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4Amari and the Night Brothers
Amari and the Night Brothers
B. B. Alston
Involves a young protagonist entering a hidden supernatural society while searching for a missing family member.
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5Aru Shah And The End Of Time
Aru Shah And The End Of Time
Roshani Chokshi
Draws on Hindu mythology as young demigods take on an urgent quest to prevent a catastrophic awakening.
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6Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
A. F. Steadman
Explores elemental powers, bonded creatures, and secret academies in a fast-paced juvenile fantasy adventure.
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7The Serpent's Secret
The Serpent's Secret
Sayantani DasGupta
Combines contemporary teenage humor with Bengali folklore during a world-hopping rescue mission.
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8Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
Kwame Mbalia
Focuses on a grieving youth transported into a world of African and African-American folklore who must repair a tear between worlds.
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9Keeper of the Lost Cities
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon Messenger
Features a protagonist who discovers a hidden magical heritage, dealing with lost memories and world-altering conspiracies.
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