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A snarky, high-octane romp through Norse mythology where found family and sarcastic banter are the best weapons against the apocalypse. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard.

  • chaotic
  • energetic
  • mythic
  • lighthearted
  1. 01

    The Hammer of Thor

    Rick Riordan

    A hilarious, high-speed mythological romp that hides a deeply beating heart about identity and belonging beneath layers of divine sarcasm.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • energetic
    • lighthearted
    • snarky
  2. 02

    The Ship of the Dead

    Rick Riordan

    A hilarious, high-stakes nautical road trip through Norse mythology where found family and sharp wit are the ultimate weapons against the apocalypse.

    Shares:
    • chaotic
    • mythic
    • irreverent
    • heartfelt
  3. 03

    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:
    • mythic
  4. 04

    The lightning thief

    Robert Venditti and Rick Riordan

    A snarky, high-stakes road trip where ancient mythology crashes headlong into modern adolescence.

    Shares:
    • energetic
    • mythic
    • snarky
    • irreverent
  5. 05

    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:
    • energetic
    • snarky
    • humorous
  6. 06

    Norse Mythology

    Neil Gaiman

    A master storyteller gathers you around the campfire to spin ancient tales of trickster gods, doomed heroes, and the inevitable end of the world.

    Feels:
    • epic
    • playful
    • shadowy
  7. 07

    Odd and the Frost Giants

    Neil Gaiman

    A cozy, wintry folktale where quiet cleverness outwits ancient magic.

    Shares:
    • mythic
  8. 08

    Tales of Greek Heroes

    Roger Lancelyn Green · 2004

    A timeless, thrilling gateway into the golden age of monsters, gods, and impossible quests.

    Shares:
    • mythic
  9. 09

    Aru Shah and the City of Gold

    Roshani Chokshi

    A high-stakes mythological adventure where magical trials and looming war are matched only by the sting of betrayal from trusted mentors.

    Shares:
    • mythic
  10. 10

    D'Aulaires' Norse Gods and Giants

    Ingri D'Aulaire

    A beautifully illustrated, matter-of-fact journey through the weird, wondrous, and doomed world of the old northern gods.

    Shares:
    • mythic
  11. 11

    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
  12. 12

    The end of Olympus

    Kate O'Hearn

    A tense, mythological adventure where ancient legends collide with modern conspiracies and shocking institutional secrets.

    Feels:
    • tense
    • mythological
    • conspiratorial

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