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A hilarious, high-speed mythological romp that hides a deeply beating heart about identity and belonging beneath layers of divine sarcasm. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Hammer of Thor.
- chaotic
- energetic
- adventurous
- lighthearted
- 01
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.
- 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.
- 03
The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
A hilarious, high-stakes plunge into Norse mythology where the end of the world is just another Tuesday for a snarky, reluctant hero.
- 04
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.
- 05
The lightning thief
Robert Venditti and Rick Riordan
A snarky, high-stakes road trip where ancient mythology crashes headlong into modern adolescence.
- 06
Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman
A cozy, wintry folktale where quiet cleverness outwits ancient magic.
- 07
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.
- 08
Wayward Son
Rainbow Rowell
A chaotic, emotionally messy road trip through the American West that asks what happens after the Chosen One saves the world and loses his purpose.
- 09
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.
- 10
Heroes of the valley
Jonathan Stroud
A boisterous, myth-infused adventure that balances the grandiosity of ancient legends with the irreverent humor of an undersized underdog.
- 11
Race to the Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A high-stakes, sun-drenched adventure that seamlessly weaves ancient Navajo mythology into the modern world.
- 12
Hammered
Kevin Hearne
An irreverent, high-octane mythological heist where a modern druid and his supernatural squad pick a fight with the worst god in Asgard.
