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Books like Percy Jackson
Funny, fast adventures where myths turn out to be real.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
The same author, with Egyptian gods and two siblings telling the story.
+ Opens with a bang and never lets the pace drop as it switches between the two siblings.
− Mayhem erupts every few pages and exposition piles up, and it follows the Percy Jackson formula closely. (summed up from Wikipedia (reception))Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
A girl accidentally frees an ancient demon and finds out she's part of Hindu mythology.
+ A fascinating modern spin on Indian mythology, full of humour and great characters.
− Reviewers noted problems with the storytelling. (summed up from Wikipedia (reception))Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
A boy is pulled into a world of African American folk heroes and West African gods.
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
A boy genius kidnaps a fairy for ransom. Clever, funny and fast.
+ Pacy, playful and very funny, an inventive mix of myth and modernity, magic and crime.
− Some critics found the writing clumsy, the hero repellent and the action-film clichés obvious. (summed up from Wikipedia (reception))Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
Siblings discover their grandparents look after a secret sanctuary for magical creatures.
+ A compelling, quick-paced read that explores a magical preserve where fairy realms and our world meet.
− Critics found its plot leaning on a child disobeying adults, and witty banter not enough to hold it together. (summed up from Wikipedia (reception))
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