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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians seriesby Rick Riordan
4.72013400 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Rick Riordan book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
10 Best Books Like The Tower of Nero
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The best books like The Tower of Nero are:
- 1Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan4.7Series starter
- 2The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan0
- 3Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling4.8
- 4The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) by Chris Colfer4.3#1
- 5The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani4.0
- 6Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger4.4
- 7Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell4.5
- 8The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell4.7
- 9Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Finding the Witch by Cube Kid4.8
- 10The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire) by Tui T. Sutherland4.7Series starter
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The Greek god Apollo, trapped in the mortal body of awkward teenager Lester Papadopoulos, faces his final trial to reclaim his divine powers in the Tower of Nero in New York City. Accompanied by his demigod master Meg, who must confront her own dark past with her father, Lester must battle his arch-nemesis Python in a climactic showdown that will determine whether he can return to Mount Olympus. This action-packed finale brings together beloved characters from Camp Half-Blood as Apollo learns what it truly means to be heroic.
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by Rick Riordan
02017
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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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 The Tower of Nero 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 The Tower of Nero fans.
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by Soman Chainani
4.02013488 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty and subversive tone that will resonate with The Tower of Nero 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 The Tower of Nero fans.
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by Katherine Rundell
4.52024367 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a thrilling and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Tower of Nero fans.
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by Cressida Cowell
4.72017300 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a adventurous and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Tower of Nero fans.
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by Cube Kid
4.8202596 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a light and adventurous tone that will resonate with The Tower of Nero fans.
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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 The Tower of Nero fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Tower of Nero
| 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 |
| The Wishing Spell (The Land of Stories) | Chris Colfer | 4.3 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| The School for Good and Evil📚 Series starter | Soman Chainani | 4.0 | 2013 | 488 | Start a new series |
| Keeper of the Lost Cities📚 Series starter | Shannon Messenger | 4.4 | 2012 | 496 | Start a new series |
| Impossible Creatures | Katherine Rundell | 4.5 | 2024 | 367 | Similar vibes |
| The Wizards of Once | Cressida Cowell | 4.7 | 2017 | 300 | Similar vibes |
| Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior: Finding the Witch | Cube Kid | 4.8 | 2025 | 96 | Similar vibes |
| The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire)📚 Series starter | Tui T. Sutherland | 4.7 | 2012 | 336 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Tower of Nero?
The most similar books to The Tower of Nero are Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, The Son of Neptune: The Graphic Novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
What should I read after The Tower of Nero?
After finishing The Tower of Nero, readers most commonly pick up Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Rick Riordan, such as The House of Hades.
Who writes books like Rick Riordan?
Authors similar to Rick Riordan include Jennifer A. Nielsen, Brandon Mull, Soman Chainani.
What genre is The Tower of Nero?
The Tower of Nero is a Fantasy novel by Rick Riordan, published in 2020. It features elements of Greek Mythology, Chosen One, Found Family.
How long is The Tower of Nero?
The Tower of Nero varies in length depending on edition.
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About The Tower of Nero
At last, the breathtaking, action-packed finale of the #1 bestselling Trials of Apollo series is here! Will the Greek god Apollo, cast down to earth in the pathetic moral form of a teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, finally regain his place on Mount Olympus? Lester's demigod friends at Camp Jupiter just helped him survive attacks from bloodthirsty ghouls, an evil Roman king and his army of the undead, and the lethal emperors Caligula and Commodus. Now the former god and his demigod master Meg must follow a prophecy uncovered by Ella the harpy. Lester's final challenge will be at the Tower of Nero, back in New York. Will Meg have a last showdown with her father? Will this helpless form of Apollo have to face his arch nemesis, Python? Who will be on hand at Camp Half-Blood to assist? These questions and more will be answered in this book that all demigods are eagerly awaiting.