Books like The Blue Sword

The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley reads as adventurous, epic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain

Lloyd Alexander · 1973

Both explore heroism & magic

79% genome match

Imaginary Lands

Robin McKinley · 1985

Both explore magic & heroism

77% genome match

The Masterharper of Pern

Anne McCaffrey · 1998

Both explore destiny & leadership

73% genome match

Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy

Mary Stewart · 1980

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

73% genome match

Among Others

Jo Walton · 2012

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

70% genome match

The whale rider

Witi Tame Ihimaera · 1987

Both explore coming-of-age & leadership

70% genome match

The Conch Bearer

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni · 2003

Both explore destiny & magic

72% genome match

Akata witch

Nnedi Okorafor · 2011

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

70% genome match

Abhorsen

Garth Nix · 2003

Both explore destiny & magic

70% genome match

Wintersmith

Terry Pratchett

Both explore coming-of-age & magic

68% genome match

Witch World

Andre Norton · 1963

Both explore magic & heroism

69% genome match

The Year of the Griffin

Diana Wynne Jones · 2000

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

70% genome match