Books to Read After Watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians

You’ve just finished watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. Now what? It’s going to be AGES before the new season drops! Of course, you could always reread the Percy Jackson series, but what if you finish your reread and you’ve still got months to wait until the new season airs? You need a YA book or series brimming with mythology to tide you over, and we’ve got just the right recommendations for you! Check out our list of YA books to read after watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+!

If you want to stay in the realm of Greek and Roman mythology, read Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury.

Her Dark Wings

By Melinda Salisbury

In this powerful, passionate reimagining of the Persephone myth for fans of Lore Olympus and Melissa Albert, two former best friends–split apart by betrayal–find themselves reunited in the Underworld. But will either one make it out, or will the darkness that’s growing in each of them consume them whole?

The Isles of the Gods

By Amie Kaufman

Magic, romance, and slumbering gods clash in this riveting romantasy about a seafaring girl and a playboy prince who band together in a precarious journey. From the New York Times bestselling author of the Aurora Cycle and the Illuminae Files.

Silver in the Bone

By Alexandra Bracken

From the critically acclaimed author of Lore comes a stunning contemporary fantasy inspired by Celtic lore—the tale of a teenage girl who seeks her destiny in the cursed ruins of Avalon, driven by love, revenge, and pure adrenaline!

“Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak.” —Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shadow and Bone

Her Radiant Curse

By Elizabeth Lim

Coming 01.07.25

Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White

By Amélie Wen Zhao

Coming 12.03.24

The epic sequel to the book Song of Silver, Flame Like Night, is a fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.

Those We Drown

By Amy Goldsmith

An ocean-drenched, atmospheric horror debut! Liv’s best friend disappears on their first night aboard their dream semester-at-sea program—but is he really sick, like everyone says, or is something darker lurking beneath the water?

YA Books to Read After Watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+

If you want to stay in the realm of Greek and Roman mythology, read Her Dark Wings by Melinda Salisbury.

Her Dark Wings

By Melinda Salisbury

Looking for a story with more gods but less Greek and Roman mythology? Read The Isles of the Gods by Amie Kaufman.

The Isles of the Gods

By Amie Kaufman

Are stories drawn from Arthurian legends more your thing? Try Silver in the Bone by Alexandra Bracken.

Silver in the Bone

By Alexandra Bracken

If you love to see stories inspired by multiple myths and legends, then check out Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim.

Her Radiant Curse

By Elizabeth Lim

Are you a fan of the mythology and folklore of ancient China? You’ll love reading Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White by Amélie Wen Zhao.

Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White

By Amélie Wen Zhao

If stories of Sirens are your thing, you’ll want to read Those We Drown by Amy Goldsmith.

Those We Drown

By Amy Goldsmith

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