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City of the Plague God by Sarwat Chadda
When an ancient Mesopotamian menace grips New York City, one kid finds himself at the heart of a war between gods and monsters. Packed with wit, heart, and mythic mayhem, City of the Plague God turns the urban jungle into a battleground of legends.
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... ancient gods and monsters crashing into a modern kid’s life?
The Serpent's Secret by Sayantani DasGupta
If you loved how Sikander’s normal days at the family deli implode when Nergal unleashes a plague and Ishtar strides in with god-tier problems, you’ll click with Kiranmala’s chaos when rakkhosh demons invade New Jersey. In The Serpent’s Secret, Kiran teams up with Prince Neel to battle Bengali myth beasts, hop dimensions, and uncover family secrets—with the same zippy, joke-laced voice that made Sik’s showdown with a Mesopotamian plague god so fun.
... mythic threats bleeding into a contemporary city?
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Enjoyed watching Sik defend New York from a supernatural outbreak alongside Ishtar? You’ll dig Paola’s fight when La Llorona and other criaturas slip into the Arizona suburbs. Like Sik, Pao is a smart, skeptical kid who has to trust unexpected allies and brave otherworldly realms to save her friends—blending urban settings, folklore, and real stakes the way City of the Plague God does with its plague sweeping through NYC.
... snappy banter with gods and monsters on a modern-day quest?
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
If Sik’s quips while facing Nergal and trading barbs with Ishtar kept you smiling, Percy Jackson’s wisecracks will feel instantly familiar. In The Lightning Thief, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover road-trip through America battling Medusa and outwitting Ares, all with the same breezy humor-under-fire vibe that made Sik’s godly misadventures such a blast.
... a high-stakes quest to save friends and repair a world under siege by mythic powers?
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
Loved how Sik had a clear mission—stop Nergal’s plague, protect his family, and keep NYC standing? Tristan faces an equally urgent goal: mend a tear between worlds, rescue a friend, and stand up to legendary figures like Anansi and John Henry. With momentum-packed set pieces and loyal companions (shout-out to Gum Baby), it delivers the same propulsive, purpose-driven adventure you enjoyed with Sik and Ishtar.
... a kid discovering hidden power and a secret supernatural underworld while fighting for family?
Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston
If Sik’s journey—owning who he is while facing down Nergal to honor his family—hit home, Amari’s will too. When her brother vanishes, Amari unlocks her magic and dives into the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, confronting prejudice, impossible exams, and a conspiracy to bring a dark power back. Like Sik, she learns to claim her identity and courage in a world buzzing with unseen magic.
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