Books like The Merchant of Death

The Merchant of Death by D.J. MacHale reads as adventurous, fast. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan

Both explore quest & friendship

72% genome match

The Dragonet Prophecy

Tui T. Sutherland · 2012

Both explore friendship

64% genome match

Eragon

Christopher Paolini · 2002

Both explore quest

66% genome match

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

J.K. Rowling · 2005

Both explore friendship & coming-of-age

76% genome match

The High King

Lloyd Alexander · 2006

Both explore quest & friendship

79% genome match

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Graceling

Kristin Cashore · 2008

Both explore power

74% genome match

Deltora Quest, Special Edition Books 1-4

Emily Rodda · 2000

Both explore quest & friendship

71% genome match

First Test (Protector of the Small #1)

Tamora Pierce · 1999

Both explore friendship & coming-of-age

71% genome match

Raybearer

Jordan Ifueko

Both explore power & friendship

72% genome match

Son

Lois Lowry

Both explore quest & society

69% genome match

The Bronze Bow

Elizabeth George Speare · 1961

Both explore coming-of-age

67% genome match