29 Sep K-Pop Demon Hunters Readalikes for Teens
In the wake of K-Pop Demon Hunters’ success, we’ve all been dying for more. In Teen Central, we may not have this awesome movie, but we have plenty of books that match the vibes! Here’s our top 10 reads that are like K-Pop Demon Hunters!
The Last Tiger
by Julia & Brad Riew
In a colonized land where tigers are nearly extinct and ancient magic stirs, Lee Seung, a servant craving freedom, and Choi Eunji, a noble girl defying tradition, form an uneasy alliance to change their fates. But as they end up on opposing sides of a battle over the last tiger, a symbol of their people’s lost freedom, their bond is tested by loyalty, betrayal, and a growing love triangle. In this tale of forbidden romance and rebellion, Seung and Eunji must choose between their mission, their hearts, and the future of their country.
Wicked Fox
by Kat Cho
Eighteen-year-old Gu Miyoung is a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who survives by consuming the energy of men. In modern-day Seoul, she hides in plain sight, feeding only on those no one will miss. But when she saves a boy named Jihoon from a goblin attack, she loses her fox bead, her very soul. Jihoon knows Miyoung isn’t human; he saw her tails that night. Despite the danger, he’s drawn to her. As their bond deepens, dark forces close in, and a shaman’s attempt to help Miyoung has deadly consequences. Now, she must choose between her immortal life and the boy she’s come to care for.
XOXO
by Axie Oh
Cello prodigy Jenny has her future carefully mapped out, that is until a spontaneous, unforgettable night with a charming stranger named Jaewoo changes everything. When he vanishes without a trace, she writes it off as a fleeting memory, until she transfers to a prestigious Seoul arts academy and unexpectedly finds him again. Jaewoo isn’t just another student; he’s a famous K-pop star with a strict no-dating rule. As old feelings resurface, Jenny must choose between the life she has always planned and the unexpected love she never saw coming.
Love, Decoded
by Jennifer Yen
Gigi Wong is determined to be perfect and get the top grades, and be an ideal friend and model daughter. With college looming, she sets her sights on winning a coveted tech internship. Her plan? Create a friend-matching app to help new student Etta fit in and boost her own résumé. But when the app goes viral and sparks drama, Gigi finds herself caught in a scandal—and at odds with her best friend and her new ally. Now she must decide if chasing perfection is worth losing the people who matter most.
The Yomigaeri Tunnel
by Kelly Murashige
After a painful loss, Monika isn’t ready to enjoy her last summer before college—she’s still mourning Shun, a classmate with whom she shared a complicated bond. When she hears of the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a legendary passage said to resurrect the dead and she sees a chance to bring him back. But Monika isn’t alone. Shiori, a determined girl with her own tragic past, is chasing the same miracle. As they journey through the tunnel’s darkest illusions, Monika and Shiori must decide if they’re allies or enemies—and how far they’re willing to go for a second chance.
These Violent Delights
by Chloe Gong
In 1920s Shanghai, a deadly feud between rival gangs, the Scarlets and the White Flowers, leaves the city in chaos. Juliette Cai, heir to the Scarlet Gang, is forced to team up with Roma Montagov, her first love and the White Flower heir, when a mysterious contagion causes madness and death on both sides. As former lovers turned enemies, Juliette and Roma must put aside their past to uncover the truth, before the city destroys itself and takes them down with it.
Guardians of Dawn: Zhara
by S. Jae-Jones
In the Morning Realms, magic is outlawed and blamed for the monsters that ravaged the land decades ago. Jin Zhara hides her powers while caring for her sister and surviving her stepmother’s cruelty, until a chance meeting draws her into the Guardians of Dawn, a secret group fighting to protect magic. As a mysterious plague turns magicians into monsters, Zhara must embrace her powers and uncover the truth behind the corruption before darkness consumes the realm for good.
Dreamslinger
by Graci Kim
Fourteen-year-old Aria Loveridge lives at Resthaven, a home for Dreamslingers, kids who travel to a magical realm in their sleep. After a tragedy caused by the Dreamslinger League took her mother’s life, Aria has spent years hiding her powers and following the rules. But when the Kingdom of Royal Hanguk hosts the first-ever Dreamslinger Trials, Aria joins with one goal: take down the League from within. As she competes, she discovers magic, friendship, and shocking truths that shake everything she thought she knew—especially about herself. To uncover the truth, she’ll have to survive the Trials first.
Demon Slayer
by Koyoharu Gotouge
In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted charcoal seller Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family slaughtered by a demon and his sister, Nezuko, transformed into one. Determined to save her and avenge his family, Tanjiro sets off on a dangerous journey to become a demon slayer. But when a mysterious swordsman named Giyu appears, Tanjiro must fight to protect Nezuko and prove that not all demons are beyond saving.
Ex Marks The Spot
by Gloria Chao
Gemma has always believed her Taiwanese grandparents were long gone, until a stranger shows up with news of her grandfather’s recent death and a clue to a treasure hunt that could lead to her inheritance. To claim it, she must travel to Taiwan, but the only way there is with her ex and former rival, Xander. But as the hunt unfolds, Gemma discovers the real prize isn’t money, but a deeper connection to her family, her culture, and maybe even a second chance at love.
-written by Ajax T, Teen Central Library Assistant
