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Books like House of Hades

A harrowing, high-stakes descent into darkness where witty banter and fierce loyalty are the only things keeping the monsters at bay. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with House of Hades.

tense
desperate
claustrophobic
hopeful

01
The Mark of Athena
Rick Riordan
A high-flying, monster-battling mythological road trip fueled by teenage snark and tested loyalties, ending in a breathtaking plunge.
Shares:
- tense
- urgent
- earnest
02
The Blood of Olympus
Rick Riordan
A breathless, high-stakes race to the finish line where irreverent humor masks the heavy burden of destiny.
Shares:
- tense
- urgent
- witty
- earnest
03
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
SuperSummary
A snarky, high-octane romp through Norse mythology where found family and sarcastic banter are the best weapons against the apocalypse.
Feels:
- chaotic
- energetic
- mythic
04
Jason and the golden fleece
Riordan, James
A sweeping, monster-filled voyage that breathes fresh, accessible life into one of antiquity's greatest adventure stories.
Shares:
- earnest
05
The lightning thief
Robert Venditti and Rick Riordan
A snarky, high-stakes road trip where ancient mythology crashes headlong into modern adolescence.
Shares:
- urgent
- earnest
- suspenseful
06
The Maze of Bones
Varied: Rick Riordan; Gordon Korman; Peter Lerangis; Jude Watson; Patrick Carman;
A breakneck, puzzle-packed sprint through history where two underdog siblings must outsmart their own ruthless family.
Shares:
- urgent
07
Tales of Greek Heroes
Roger Lancelyn Green · 2004
A timeless, thrilling gateway into the golden age of monsters, gods, and impossible quests.
Shares:
- earnest
08
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Mary-Jane Knight
An immersive, tactile field guide that invites readers to step directly into a beloved world of modern mythology.
Feels:
- immersive
- adventurous
- nostalgic
09
The end of Olympus
Kate O'Hearn
A tense, mythological adventure where ancient legends collide with modern conspiracies and shocking institutional secrets.
Shares:
- tense
- urgent
- earnest
- suspenseful
10
Aru Shah and the Song of Death
Roshani Chokshi
A vibrant, laugh-out-loud mythological adventure that balances world-ending stakes with the messy, heartfelt dynamics of middle school friendships.
Shares:
- witty
- earnest
11
The Death Cure
James Dashner
A breathless, paranoid sprint to the finish line where survival demands impossible sacrifices.
Shares:
- desperate
- urgent
12
Vespers Rising
Tony Abbott
A breathless plunge into centuries-old conspiracies where the shadows hold secrets far more dangerous than the ones already uncovered.
Shares:
- urgent

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