Books like The Lost Hero

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan reads as fast, adventurous. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Son of Neptune

Rick Riordan · 2011

Both explore mythology & demigods

94% genome match

Moon Rising

Tui T. Sutherland · 2016

Both explore prophecy & friendship

82% genome match

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident

Eoin Colfer · 2002

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Kwame Mbalia · 2019

Both explore mythology & friendship

74% genome match

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Same ya feel

68% genome match

The Iron Ring

Lloyd Alexander · 1997

Both explore friendship

57% genome match

The Mark of Athena

Rick Riordan · 2012

Both explore mythology & demigods

94% genome match

Aru Shah and the City of Gold

Roshani Chokshi · 2021

Both explore mythology & friendship

68% genome match

How to Steal a Dragon's Sword

Cressida Cowell · 2011

Both explore friendship

68% genome match

The Empty Grave

Jonathan Stroud · 2017

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Peter and the Starcatchers

Dave Barry · 2004

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Amari and the Night Brothers

B. B. Alston · 2021

Same fantasy feel

64% genome match