Story Thieves

Much like Story Thieves, this series follows siblings who fall into a book of fairy tales and must navigate the world from within. It shares the same meta-fictional charm and the high-stakes adventure of characters interacting with stories they already know.

This classic explores the concept of 'Silvertongues' who can read characters out of books and into the real world. It mirrors the core mechanic of Story Thieves while offering a slightly more atmospheric and intense look at the consequences of blurring fiction and reality.

Focusing on a girl who discovers she can travel into the paintings in her new home, this book captures the same 'entering the art' magic found in James Riley's work. It features a similar blend of mystery and whimsical exploration of creative mediums.

Fans of the creative and rebellious spirit in Story Thieves will appreciate this world where art is considered dangerous and magical. It features a strong ensemble cast and a fast-paced plot centered on young people discovering their unique powers.

If you enjoyed the puzzle-solving aspects and the deep love for literature in Story Thieves, this book is a perfect match. It is a lighthearted, witty adventure that celebrates books through a high-stakes game set inside a high-tech library.

This book offers a fresh take on the 'magic school' trope with a protagonist who is skeptical of the world he is entering, much like Owen. It shares the same snappy dialogue and sense of subverting traditional fantasy expectations.

This novel features a highly stylized, whimsical world where color and magic are currency, echoing the vibrant and unpredictable nature of the fictional worlds in Story Thieves. It follows a determined lead on a quest to find a lost parent.

This series deconstructs fairy tale tropes in a way that fans of James Riley's meta-humor will love. It explores the relationship between 'readers' and the 'characters' in the Storian's books, questioning the nature of heroism and villainy.

Alice's journey into magical books to capture the creatures within mirrors the 'jumping into stories' mechanic of Story Thieves. It is an action-oriented middle-grade fantasy with a unique magic system based on the written word.

This is perhaps the closest thematic match, featuring 'bookwandering' where characters can literally step into their favorite stories. It captures the same sense of wonder and the cozy yet dangerous thrill of meeting literary icons face-to-face.