Books like Mortal Coil

Mortal Coil by Derek Landy reads as witty, action-packed. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Ptolemy's Gate

Jonathan Stroud · 2005

Both explore loyalty & magic

73% genome match

Skulduggery Pleasant

Derek Landy · 2006

Both explore magic & destiny

76% genome match

Demon thief

Darren Shan · 2005

Both explore magic & good vs evil

75% genome match

The Recruit (CHERUB #1)

Robert Muchamore · 1993

Both explore loyalty

63% genome match

The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan

Both explore humor

60% genome match

Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox

Eoin Colfer · 2008

Both explore sacrifice

54% genome match

Septimus Heap

Angie Sage · 2001

Both explore magic & destiny

66% genome match

Abhorsen

Garth Nix · 2003

Both explore sacrifice & destiny

75% genome match

Peace Talks

Jim Butcher · 2015

Both explore magic & good vs evil

74% genome match

The Icewind Dale Trilogy

R. A. Salvatore · 1999

Both explore good vs evil & sacrifice

72% genome match

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo · 2015

Both explore loyalty

68% genome match

Naruto

Masashi Kishimoto · 2003

Both explore destiny & sacrifice

70% genome match