10 Best Books Like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Q: What books are similar to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

The top books similar to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince include: The School for Good and Evil, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Red Pyramid, Keeper of the Lost Cities.

Q: Who writes books like J.K. Rowling?

Authors similar to J.K. Rowling include: Lisa McMann, Andrew Peterson, Erin Hunter, Jessica Townsend, Jasper Fforde.

If you loved Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.

Quick Answer

The best books like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are:

Fantasy4.82005

As Harry enters his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers a mysterious old Potions textbook filled with helpful notes from someone called "the Half-Blood Prince." Meanwhile, Dumbledore begins sharing crucial memories about Voldemort's past, revealing dark secrets that may hold the key to defeating the Dark Lord once and for all.

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The School for Good and Evil

by Soman Chainani

4.02013488 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a witty and subversive tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel

by Rick Riordan

02017

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a adventurous and heroic tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

by Rick Riordan

4.72013400 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a adventurous and empowering tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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The Red Pyramid

Start of Kane Chronicles series

by Rick Riordan

4.72010516 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a adventurous and urgent tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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Keeper of the Lost Cities

by Shannon Messenger

4.42012496 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a hopeful and adventurous tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five)

Start of The Forgotten Five series

by Lisa McMann

4.62022384 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a adventurous and hopeful tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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The Iron Trial

Start of Magisterium series

by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

4.02014295 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a darkly adventurous tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 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 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

Wingfeather Series #1 (works standalone)

by Andrew Peterson

4.72020285 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a whimsical yet earnest tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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Impossible Creatures

by Katherine Rundell

4.52024367 pages

Why you'll love it:

This fantasy shares a thrilling and hopeful tone that will resonate with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans.

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Quick Comparison: Books Like Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Book	Author	Rating	Year	Pages	Best For
The School for Good and Evil📚 Series starter	Soman Chainani	4.0	2013	488	Start a new series
The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel	Rick Riordan	0	2017	—	Similar vibes
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
Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starter	Shannon Messenger	4.4	2012	496	Start a new series
Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five)📚 Series starter	Lisa McMann	4.6	2022	384	Start a new series
The Iron Trial📚 Series starter	Holly Black and Cassandra Clare	4.0	2014	295	Start a new series
The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories)	Chris Colfer	4.3	2012	—	Similar vibes
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness	Andrew Peterson	4.7	2020	285	Similar vibes
Impossible Creatures	Katherine Rundell	4.5	2024	367	Similar vibes

Authors Who Write Like J.K. Rowling

If you enjoy J.K. Rowling's writing style, explore these similar authors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What books are most similar to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

The most similar books to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince are The School for Good and Evil, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

What should I read after Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

After finishing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, readers most commonly pick up The School for Good and Evil next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by J.K. Rowling, such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Who writes books like J.K. Rowling?

Authors similar to J.K. Rowling include Lisa McMann, Andrew Peterson, Erin Hunter, Jessica Townsend, Jasper Fforde.

What genre is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is a Fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling, published in 2005. It features elements of Chosen One; Magic School; Found Family; Coming of Age; Good vs Evil.

How long is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince varies in length depending on edition.