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A breathless, banter-filled race against the apocalypse where ancient magic meets modern teenage snark. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Serpent's Shadow.
- chaotic
- mythic
- action-packed
- triumphant
- 01
The Throne of Fire
Rick Riordan
A globe-trotting, myth-infused thrill ride fueled by sibling rivalry and ancient magic.
- 02
The Red Pyramid
Rick Riordan
A globe-trotting, myth-infused thrill ride fueled by ancient magic and relentless sibling banter.
- 03
The Red Pyramid
Orpheus Collar
A high-octane, visually explosive plunge into ancient magic where sarcastic siblings must save the world.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
Ptolemy's Gate
Jonathan Stroud
A brilliantly snarky, high-stakes magical finale where bitter cynicism gives way to devastating, heroic sacrifice.
- 07
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.
- 08
Vespers Rising
Tony Abbott
A breathless plunge into centuries-old conspiracies where the shadows hold secrets far more dangerous than the ones already uncovered.
- 09
Snakecharm
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
A tense, culturally complex fantasy where fragile alliances and impending parenthood are threatened by ancient prejudices and hidden secrets.
- 10
Race to the Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A high-stakes, sun-drenched adventure that seamlessly weaves ancient Navajo mythology into the modern world.
- 11
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.
- 12
The Bane Chronicles
Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan and others
A glittering, episodic romp through centuries of magical history, anchored by a flamboyant immortal with a surprisingly vulnerable heart.
