Books like The Son of Neptune

The Son of Neptune 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 Lost Hero

Rick Riordan · 2010

Both explore mythology & demigods

94% genome match

The Dragonet Prophecy

Tui T. Sutherland · 2012

Both explore prophecy & friendship

76% genome match

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident

Eoin Colfer · 2002

Same ya feel

57% genome match

Fablehaven

Brandon Mull · 2006

Same fantasy feel

56% genome match

The Mark of Athena

Rick Riordan · 2012

Both explore mythology & demigods

94% genome match

Skulduggery Pleasant

Derek Landy · 2006

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

Kwame Mbalia · 2019

Both explore mythology & friendship

68% genome match

Aru Shah and the City of Gold

Roshani Chokshi · 2021

Both explore mythology & friendship

68% genome match

The Whispering Skull

Jonathan Stroud · 2014

Both explore friendship

66% genome match

Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger · 2012

Same ya feel

62% genome match

Escaping Peril

Tui T. Sutherland · 2016

Both explore prophecy & friendship

76% genome match

The Golem's Eye

Jonathan Stroud · 2004

Both explore friendship

66% genome match