Books like The Hunters

The Hunters by John Flanagan reads as adventurous, straightforward. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Demigods & magicians

Rick Riordan · 2000

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword

Cressida Cowell · 2011

Both explore loyalty & coming-of-age

68% genome match

The Spook's Apprentice

Joseph Delaney · 2004

Both explore good vs evil

62% genome match

The Immortals of Meluha

Amish Tripathi · 2010

Same fantasy feel

60% genome match

Exile

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Both explore good vs evil

60% genome match

Demon thief

Darren Shan · 2005

Both explore good vs evil

63% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Both explore good vs evil

60% genome match

Peter and the Shadow Thieves

Dave Barry · 2006

Both explore good vs evil

63% genome match

The Dragonet Prophecy

Tui T. Sutherland · 2012

Same ya feel

59% genome match

Amari and the Night Brothers

B. B. Alston · 2021

Same fantasy feel

58% genome match

Ranger's Apprentice

John Flanagan · 2007

Both explore mentorship & loyalty

67% genome match

The School for Good and Evil

Soman Chainani · 2007

Both explore good vs evil

56% genome match