1
The Iron Trial
Start of Magisterium seriesby Holly Black and Cassandra Clare
4.02014295 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly adventurous tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
10 Best Books Like Coraline
If you loved Coraline by Neil Gaiman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Coraline are:
- 1The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare4.0Series starter
- 2The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan4.5Series starter
- 3Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 4The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 5The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire) by Tui T. Sutherland4.7Series starter
- 6Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger4.4
- 7Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend4.6
- 8The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan4.6#1
- 9Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling4.8
- 10The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) by Chris Colfer4.3#1
Fantasy02012
When Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home, she finds an alternate version of her life where everything seems better—except her "other mother" and "other father" have black buttons for eyes and want her to stay forever. Trapped in this sinister mirror world, Coraline must use all her courage and wit to escape before she becomes another victim of the creature masquerading as her mother.
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Detailed Recommendations
2
The Lost Hero
Start of Heroes Of Olympus seriesby Rick Riordan
4.52010557 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a exciting and adventurous tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
3
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72013400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and empowering tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
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The Red Pyramid
Start of Kane Chronicles seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72010516 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and urgent tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
5
The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)
Start of Wings of Fire seriesby Tui T. Sutherland
4.72012336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful but tense tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
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by Shannon Messenger
4.42012496 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and adventurous tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
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by Jessica Townsend
4.62018512 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical but earnest tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
8
The Hidden Oracle
Trials Of Apollo #1 (works standalone)by Rick Riordan
4.62017376 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a sarcastic and adventurous tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
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by J.K. Rowling
4.81997320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a warm and wonder-filled tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
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The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)
The Land of Stories #1 (works standalone)by Chris Colfer
4.32012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a whimsical and heartwarming tone that will resonate with Coraline fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Coraline
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Trial📚 Series starter | Holly Black and Cassandra Clare | 4.0 | 2014 | 295 | Start a new series |
| The Lost Hero📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.5 | 2010 | 557 | Start a new series |
| Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2013 | 400 | Start a new series |
| The Red Pyramid📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2010 | 516 | Start a new series |
| The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starter | Tui T. Sutherland | 4.7 | 2012 | 336 | Start a new series |
| Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starter | Shannon Messenger | 4.4 | 2012 | 496 | Start a new series |
| Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow📚 Series starter | Jessica Townsend | 4.6 | 2018 | 512 | Start a new series |
| The Hidden Oracle | Rick Riordan | 4.6 | 2017 | 376 | Similar vibes |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | J.K. Rowling | 4.8 | 1997 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) | Chris Colfer | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Coraline?
The most similar books to Coraline are The Iron Trial, The Lost Hero, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
What should I read after Coraline?
After finishing Coraline, readers most commonly pick up The Iron Trial next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Neil Gaiman, such as Neverwhere.
Who writes books like Neil Gaiman?
Authors similar to Neil Gaiman include Katherine Arden.
What genre is Coraline?
Coraline is a Fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman, published in 2012.
How long is Coraline?
Coraline varies in length depending on edition.
About Coraline
There is something strange about Coraline's new home. It's not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It's the other house - the one behind the old door in the drawing room. Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door, she may never come back.