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The Lightning Thief
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Rick Riordan - 5 books
Magnus is Percy's cousin. Same universe, same humor, Greek instead of Norse.
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard books in order
by Rick Riordan - 3 books - 2015-2017 - Updated June 2026
Magnus Chase dies on his sixteenth birthday and wakes up in Valhalla, where he learns he is the son of a Norse god. Riordan applies his mythology formula to the Norse pantheon with a protagonist who is Percy Jackson's cousin. The series is more inclusive in its representation and slightly more mature in tone.
Riordan
The Sword of Summer
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Riordan
The Sword of Summer
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Most readers should start with The Sword of Summer. It gives you the cleanest entry point before continuing through the full series order.Read on KindleListen on Audible
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Contains affiliate links| # | Book | Published | Rating | Where to read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sword of Summer The Sword of SummerStart | 2015 | 4.1 | |
| 2 | The Hammer of Thor The Hammer of Thor | 2016 | 4.1 | |
| 3 | The Ship of the Dead The Ship of the Dead | 2017 | 4.1 |
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The Sword of Summer
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Best book to start with
The Sword of Summer
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
Not required, but recommended. Annabeth Chase (from Percy Jackson) is Magnus's cousin and appears in the story. Knowing her backstory adds depth.
Only in source material. Both draw from the same Norse myths, but Riordan's version is its own thing. Expect Loki, Thor, and Odin, but not the MCU versions.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026