Books like The Empty Grave

The Empty Grave by Jonathan Stroud reads as adventurous, witty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Lightning Thief

Rick Riordan

Both explore friendship

61% genome match

The Whispering Skull

Jonathan Stroud · 2014

Both explore ghost hunting & friendship

74% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Both explore good vs evil & courage

70% genome match

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Dave Barry · 2006

Both explore friendship & good vs evil

73% genome match

Good Omens

Neil Gaiman · 1990

Both explore friendship

53% genome match

Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality

Roshani Chokshi · 2022

Both explore friendship & courage

71% genome match

Skulduggery Pleasant

Derek Landy · 2006

Both explore friendship & sacrifice

67% genome match

Night of the Soul Stealer

Joseph Delaney · 1998

Both explore good vs evil & courage

68% genome match

Demon thief

Darren Shan · 2005

Both explore good vs evil & sacrifice

69% genome match

Spy school

Stuart Gibbs · 2012

Both explore friendship & courage

65% genome match

Exile

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Both explore friendship & good vs evil

65% genome match

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Kwame Mbalia · 2019

Both explore courage & friendship

67% genome match