
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesby Rick Riordan
Why you'll love it:
Another Rick Riordan book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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When Percy and Annabeth fall into the pit leading straight to the Underworld, they must survive the nightmarish House of Hades while their five demigod friends race to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. The seven heroes must work from both sides to seal the Doors and prevent the earth goddess Gaea from rising—but sealing the Doors might trap Percy and Annabeth in the Underworld forever.
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by Rick Riordan
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| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief📚 Series starter | Rick Riordan | 4.7 | 2013 | 400 | Same author |
| The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel | Rick Riordan | 0 | 2017 | — | Same author |
| Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | J.K. Rowling | 4.8 | 1997 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starter | Shannon Messenger | 4.4 | 2012 | 496 | Start a new series |
| The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) | Chris Colfer | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starter | Tui T. Sutherland | 4.7 | 2012 | 336 | Start a new series |
| The School for Good and Evil📚 Series starter | Soman Chainani | 4.0 | 2013 | 488 | Start a new series |
| Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow📚 Series starter | Jessica Townsend | 4.6 | 2018 | 512 | Start a new series |
| The Iron Trial📚 Series starter | Holly Black and Cassandra Clare | 4.0 | 2014 | 295 | Start a new series |
| Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin, Part Three of Three: A Full-Color Graphic Novel Adaptation of the Warriors Cats Series | Erin Hunter | 4.8 | 2024 | 272 | Similar vibes |
If you enjoy Rick Riordan's writing style, explore these similar authors.
The most similar books to The House of Hades are Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
After finishing The House of Hades, readers most commonly pick up Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Rick Riordan, such as The Tower of Nero.
Authors similar to Rick Riordan include Lisa McMann, Andrew Peterson, Jessica Townsend, Erin Hunter, Jasper Fforde.
The House of Hades is a Fantasy novel by Rick Riordan. It features elements of Greek Mythology, Chosen One, Found Family.
The House of Hades varies in length depending on edition.
At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumbled into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth escape?Series Information: A prophecy has decreed that seven demigods - half mortal, half god - will defend the world from the earth goddess Gaia, who is out for revenge against the Olympian gods. But there's a catch: some of the demigods are Greek and some are Roman, and these two groups are longtime enemies. They'll have to unite to put a stop to Gaia and her army of giants and monsters! Bringing the teen heroes of Percy Jackson & the Olympians together with a whole new cast of characters, author Rick Riordan has created an outstandingly fun adventure deeply rooted in mythology that will satisfy both longtime fans and new readers. Combining nonstop action with the unmatched drama of the gods, the books will have readers racing to turn the pages, and seeking out the original stories.