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A hilarious, high-stakes plunge into Norse mythology where the end of the world is just another Tuesday for a snarky, reluctant hero. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Sword of Summer.
- chaotic
- adventurous
- mythic
- lighthearted
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 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.
- 04
The lightning thief
Robert Venditti and Rick Riordan
A snarky, high-stakes road trip where ancient mythology crashes headlong into modern adolescence.
- 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.
- 06
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.
- 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
Odd and the Frost Giants
Neil Gaiman
A cozy, wintry folktale where quiet cleverness outwits ancient magic.
- 09
Race to the Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A high-stakes, sun-drenched adventure that seamlessly weaves ancient Navajo mythology into the modern world.
- 10
Nevermoor
Jessica Townsend
A whimsical, fast-paced plunge into a secret magical city where a doomed outcast finally finds her place.
- 11
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.
- 12
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Shannon Messenger
A sprawling, magical academy adventure about finding where you truly belong and uncovering the dangerous secrets buried in your own mind.
