The Lightning Thief

Written by the same author, this book shifts the focus to Egyptian mythology while maintaining the signature snarky narrative voice and fast-paced action. It features a pair of siblings discovering their divine heritage and racing against time to prevent a global catastrophe.

This modern fantasy follows a girl who discovers a secret supernatural world while searching for her missing brother. It captures the same sense of wonder and 'outsider finding where they belong' energy that made Percy Jackson so relatable.

Blending various world mythologies into a modern-day setting, this story follows twins who become entangled in an ancient war between immortals. Fans will appreciate the high stakes and the way historical figures are reimagined as powerful magical players.

When two siblings visit their grandfather's estate, they discover it is a secret sanctuary for mythical creatures. Like The Lightning Thief, it balances lighthearted discovery with increasingly dangerous stakes and a deep lore of magical beings.

Before writing The Hunger Games, Collins created this series about a boy who falls through a grate in his laundry room into a subterranean world. It mirrors Percy's journey of a reluctant hero thrust into a prophecy-driven conflict involving strange civilizations.

This series features a brilliant young anti-hero who discovers a high-tech civilization of fairies living underground. It matches Riordan's work in its witty dialogue, modern updates to folklore, and the collision of the mundane world with the magical.

Featuring one of the most sarcastic and entertaining narrators in fantasy, this book follows a young magician's apprentice and the djinni he summons. Its blend of humor, complex world-building, and political intrigue will appeal to readers who enjoy smart, snarky protagonists.

Part of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, this novel explores West African and African American folklore through the eyes of a boy who accidentally opens a portal to another realm. It shares the same DNA of modernizing mythology while dealing with themes of grief and heroism.

This series follows a sharp-witted skeleton detective and his young protégé as they fight supernatural threats. It is perfect for fans who love the 'hidden world' aspect of Percy Jackson combined with laugh-out-loud banter and intense action sequences.

Often called the 'Nigerian Harry Potter,' this book follows a girl discovering her magical abilities within a secret society of Leopard People. It offers a rich, atmospheric exploration of magic and culture that feels both fresh and familiar to fans of urban fantasy.