Books like Rise of the Evening Star

Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull reads as adventurous, magical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The iron trial

Holly Black · 2014

Both explore magic & secrets

66% genome match

The Lost Hero

Rick Riordan · 2010

Both explore mythology

58% genome match

Amari and the Night Brothers

B. B. Alston · 2021

Both explore magic & courage

73% genome match

The Spook's Apprentice

Joseph Delaney · 2004

Both explore good vs evil & courage

72% genome match

Exile

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Both explore magic & secrets

71% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Both explore magic & good vs evil

71% genome match

Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths

Bernard Evslin · 1967

Both explore mythology & good vs evil

70% genome match

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Dave Barry · 2006

Both explore magic & good vs evil

72% genome match

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Kwame Mbalia · 2019

Both explore courage & mythology

70% genome match

The Conch Bearer

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni · 2003

Both explore courage & magic

70% genome match

Deltora Quest, Special Edition Books 1-4

Emily Rodda · 2000

Both explore courage & magic

67% genome match

Witch & wizard

James Patterson · 1999

Both explore magic

66% genome match