What to Read After Percy Jackson

Finished Percy's adventures? Here are series with the same humour, adventure and mythology.

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1. Keeper of the Lost Cities

Shannon Messenger • 9 books

A hidden elvin world, a special school and a big friend group. A long series to get lost in.

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2. Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling • 7 books

If somehow you haven't: the school-of-magic series everything else is measured against.

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3. The Chronicles of Narnia

C.S. Lewis • 7 books

Classic portal fantasy with talking animals and epic battles.

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4. The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins • 5 books

For older readers: a darker survival story with a heroine who becomes a symbol of rebellion.

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5. The Maze Runner

James Dashner • 8 books

Teens trapped in a deadly maze. Fast-paced mystery and action.

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6. Divergent

Veronica Roth • 4 books

Teen dystopia with factions, tests and a heroine who doesn't fit in.

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7. The Folk of the Air

Holly Black • 3 books

For older teens: myths and magic, but faeries instead of Greek gods.

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What should I read after Percy Jackson?

Our top pick is Keeper of the Lost Cities: A hidden elvin world, a special school and a big friend group. A long series to get lost in. Other good next reads include Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hunger Games.

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