Do you love the Percy Jackson books? Check out these YA titles inspired by mythology, legend, and folklore!
Children of Ragnarok by Cinda Williams Chima
Ever since Ragnarok, the Midlands, where humans dwell, has been a dangerous place. Eiric is now being falsely accused of murdering his mother and stepfather, while his sister faces trouble for her interest in magic. Then they are offered escape, if Eiric journeys to the Temple of the Grove, the haven of the wyrdspinners. On the way, Eiric and his sister meet up with a runecaster desperate to escape her demon master. But the Temple hides secrets that could start a new war.
Hyo the Hellmaker by Mina Ikemoto Ghosh
Hyo Hakai makes personal hells for a living. Drawn to the dead who need justice, she follows the tangled threads that bind individuals together to ensure punishment is meted out. But when a demon curses her village, Hyo and her brother must journey to the Island of Onogoro, the last place where gods and humans dwell together. The rules are different there. And Hyo’s calling means she might be about to get ensnared in the webs of the gods.
Threads That Bind by Kika Hatzopoulou
Io and her sisters are descended from the fates. Io uses her gifts to work as a private investigator in the corrupt city of Alante. But someone is cutting the life threads of women, and to find the culprit, Io will have to work with the right hand of the Mob Queen. And what she uncovers has bigger political implications than she imagined.
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
Raised by a mysterious woman known only as The Lady, Tarisai dreams of having friends and a family. So when The Lady sends her to compete to be on the Crown Prince’s Council, Tarisai imagines a life where she will be connected to the other members by the Ray, a magical bond. But The Lady wants Tarisai to kill the prince.
Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
The Scroll of a Thousand Prayers will grant a dragon’s wish to whoever possesses it. Yumeko, half kitsune, half human, has fled with part of the scroll when her home was destroyed. Kage Tatsumi is under orders to retrieve it–no matter what it takes. Trying to survive, Yumeko offers to help Kage find what he seeks. But he doesn’t know that she is working against him.
Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
Every year, Mina’s people throw a maiden to the Sea God, hoping he will choose a bride and end the devastating storms that wrack their land. This year, the beloved of Mina’s brother Joon has been chosen. But when Joon tries to stop the ceremony, Mina throws herself into the sea to save him. Drawn into the Spirit Realm, she finds the Sea God in an enchanted sleep. Now she must wake him to save her people and her own life.
Set Fire to the Gods by Sarah Raasch
When Ash’s mother dies in the gladiator arena, she vows revenge on the fire god who has made her country suffer. But her plot creates conflict between the earth and fire gods. She needs the help of Madoc, a street fighter who has been hiding the true nature of his gift–one that is not really from the earth gods. Madoc doesn’t want to jeopardize his family for a rebellion. But the stakes are higher than either Ash or Madoc realizes, as an ancient war erupts and threatens to consume the world.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
Long ago, Xingyin’s mother stole an elixir of immortality from the Celestial Emperor. Now Xingyin lives on the moon, hidden from his wrath. But when her existence is discovered, she has to go on the run. She goes to the Celestial Empire in disguise, where she trains with and falls in love with the emperor’s son. But, to save her mother, she will have to go on a quest where she could lose everything.
Divining the Leaves by Shveta Thakrar
Ridhi dreams of being a part of nature and yearns for the yakshas to admit them into her realm. Her previous best friend Nilesh, makes fun of her for believing in such things. But when Nilesh’s life falls apart, he’s suddenly back at Ridhi’s door–and accepting an offer from a yakshini. Upset that Nilesh has the life she wants, Ridhi makes her own bargain, with the goal of becoming a yakshini herself. But then Nilesh is trapped in the realm of the yakshas, and both Nilesh and Ridhi have to confront the reality that everything is not what it seems.
The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas
Every ten years, the power of the Sun must be replenished. Sol chooses ten semidioses to compete. The winner will carry light to the temples. The loser will be sacrificed. As a weaker semidiós, Teo does not worry about being chosen, though he does worry for his friends. But, in a surprise move, Sol chooses Teo as one of the competitors. Teo does not want to die. But he does not want to sacrifice another semidiós, either.
