Books like The Hollow Boy
The Hollow Boy by Jonathan Stroud reads as suspenseful, witty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
The Screaming Staircase
Jonathan Stroud · 2013
Both explore ghosts & friendship
83% genome match
The Lightning Thief
Rick Riordan
Both explore friendship
59% genome match
Good Omens
Neil Gaiman · 1990
Both explore friendship
59% genome match
Skulduggery Pleasant
Derek Landy · 2006
Both explore friendship
83% genome match
Spy school
Stuart Gibbs · 2012
Both explore friendship & courage
65% genome match
How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
Cressida Cowell · 2006
Both explore friendship & courage
67% genome match
Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality
Roshani Chokshi · 2022
Both explore friendship & courage
67% genome match
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · 2006
Both explore courage
64% genome match
Peter and the Shadow Thieves
Dave Barry · 2006
Both explore friendship & courage
67% genome match
Good Omens
Terry Pratchett · 1990
Both explore friendship
62% genome match
The Raven Boys
Maggie Stiefvater · 2012
Both explore friendship
63% genome match
Midnight Riot
Ben Aaronovitch · 2011
Both explore london
68% genome match
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