Books like The Rithmatist

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson reads as accessible, immersive. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J.K. Rowling

Both explore magic & friendship

79% genome match

A Hat Full of Sky

Terry Pratchett

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

75% genome match

The Chalice of the Gods

Rick Riordan

Both explore friendship

69% genome match

Princess Academy

Shannon Hale · 2005

Both explore coming-of-age & friendship

65% genome match

Among Others

Jo Walton · 2012

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

64% genome match

The Sword in the Stone

T.H. White · 1938

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

76% genome match

Edgedancer

Brandon Sanderson

Both explore friendship & magic

73% genome match

Dealing with Dragons

Patricia C. Wrede · 1990

Both explore friendship & magic

73% genome match

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

T. Kingfisher · 2020

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

59% genome match

The Year of the Griffin

Diana Wynne Jones · 2000

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

76% genome match

The Kingdom of Fantasy

Elisabetta Dami · 2005

Both explore friendship & magic

68% genome match

The Name of the Wind

Patrick Rothfuss · 2007

Both explore magic & coming-of-age

54% genome match