If you love stories steeped in mythology, these books cover everything from Greek mythology to Near East Jinn and the Fountain of Youth and more.
Whether you’re looking for something to read after Harry Potter or a trope-breaking story to discover, these books feature secret realms, emerging powers, and character-driven adventure.
Fantasy Book Recommendations for Mythology Lovers
1. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi – Shannon Chakraborty
Amina al-Sirafi is a feared female pirate in retirement—until the mother of a prior crew member offers her one last job. The prospect of a fortune and one last great adventure is too good to turn down. But there’s more to the case of the missing girl she’s tasked with tracking down than Amina is led to believe. And in this historical fantasy, there are monsters, both human and something greater than Amina al-Sirafi has ever known.
Perfect for: Readers who love sea-fearing adventures and magical lore.
Adventure | Feared Female Pirate | Near East
2. The City of Brass (Davaebad Trilogy) – S.A. Chakraborty
The first book in Shannon Chakraborty’s YA Davaebad trilogy. An underrated gem following Nahri, a young girl surviving on the ancient streets of Egypt. Nahri doesn’t believe in magic—until she summons a djinn, and she’s forced to confront a world of magic and her place in it.
Perfect for: Readers who enjoy magical worlds in the shadow of our own.
YA Fantasy | Near East | Jinn
3. The Wrath and the Dawn – Renee Ahdieh
An Arabian Nights retelling. A cursed prince and a girl who’s determined to stop him. She will either kill the murderous prince or die by dawn.
Perfect for: Readers who like classic retellings and reluctant romance.
Arabian Nights Retelling | YA Fantasy | Curses
4. I, Medusa – Avana Gray
This origin story of Medusa is based on the Roman version of the myth. The monster, the woman, and the story from her point of view.
“‘That’s the curious thing about monsters,’ she whispers. ‘The worst ones don’t bother hiding in the dark.’”
—I, Medusa, Ayana Gray
Perfect for: Readers who love lore, tragedy, and mythic storytelling.
Greek Mythology | Feminine Retelling
5. Percy Jackson – Rick Riordan
A YA fantasy following Percy Jackson, a boy who doesn’t fit in at any school he attends. But when monsters emerge from the shadows, hunting him, he must confront another side of himself he never knew existed.
Perfect for: Fans of Harry Potter.
MG Fantasy | Greek Mythology
6. Beyond the Water’s Edge – Janine Eaby
Alaira thought she stumbled across a new path in the woods. Instead, she’s discovered the truth behind the Fountain of Youth. Now, she must confront her own secret past and navigate new powers—or risk losing both worlds.
A past lost to time. Dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. And a truth long forgotten. Fantasy meets mystery in this twisted tale of adventure.
Perfect for: Readers who want Narnia-style discovery with a modern YA voice and strong personal stakes.
Portal fantasy | Hidden identity | Chosen one | Epic adventure
Happy reading!
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