Books Like Of Poseidon

Rick Riordan

Like Of Poseidon, it puts a teenager with an ordinary life at the centre of Greek myth, with the sea god's family playing a major part and a humorous, fast-paced voice throughout.

Madeline Miller

It retells Greek myth through a lonely, overlooked figure who discovers her own power, offering the same pleasure of seeing familiar gods from an unexpected angle. It is written for older readers.

Josephine Angelini

It reimagines a Greek legend with a modern teen heroine who learns that her family history is tied to the gods, much as Emma discovers she holds a hidden gift.

Leigh Bardugo

A young woman discovers a special power that makes her essential to a larger world, while a mysterious, guarded man pulls her into a dangerous and romantic plot, echoing Galen and Emma.

Holly Black

Its fae court is full of rivalries, secret alliances and sharp dialogue, and a human girl caught between powerful immortals creates the same sense of danger and attraction as Of Poseidon.

Sarah J. Maas

A reluctant heroine is drawn into a royal court with its own hidden magic, and the slow build of tension and romance will suit readers who enjoyed Galen's secrets and Emma's unexpected role.

Stephanie Perkins

A teen narrator is sent to a new city and meets a charming boy she cannot quite read, and the gradual, witty build of their connection mirrors the chemistry of Emma and Galen.

Rainbow Rowell

Two outsiders bond over music and comics in a story that is funny, warm and honest about first attraction, appealing to anyone who enjoyed the sizzling beach meeting in Of Poseidon.

Stephenie Meyer

A clumsy, ordinary girl falls for a beautiful and guarded boy with a secret nature, and the intense, romantic focus on attraction and hidden identity will feel familiar to fans of Of Poseidon.

Jenny Han

Its gentle, humorous story of a girl whose private feelings are suddenly exposed offers the same light, romantic tone and charming, relatable heroine that Of Poseidon readers enjoy.

Nicola Yoon

A sheltered teenager and a new neighbour share a warm, playful connection that builds quickly, bringing the same sense of a surprising romance unfolding around a secret as Of Poseidon.

Sarah Dessen

A girl spending a summer by the coast meets a quietly charming boy, and the easy pace, seaside setting and gradual romance make it a relaxed companion to Of Poseidon.