Books to Read If You Loved Kpop Demon Hunters

Kim Hani was once a terrifying gumiho, but now she hides in plain sight as a café worker. However, her quiet life doesn’t last long when Seokga, a fallen trickster god, shows up hunting demons—and constantly pushing her buttons. He’s powerful, dangerous, and undeniably magnetic, the kind of shadowy male lead fans can’t resist.

But when a dark demon escapes the underworld, both Hani and Seokga are forced into a deadly game of survival. If Seokga kills her, he’ll earn redemption, yet if he fails, he loses everything. Their uneasy alliance, full of banter and tension, makes this perfect for readers who loved the monster-fighting energy and reluctant partnerships in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Genie Lo only cares about school, volleyball, and getting into Harvard—until demons crash into her Bay Area town. However, everything changes when Quentin Sun, a mysterious transfer student, insists she has the power to fight them. He’s confident, arrogant, and maddeningly magnetic, the kind of darkly charming male lead you love to hate.

But Quentin is more than he seems—he’s actually Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in human form, and he’s ready to drag Genie into battle. Their banter-filled partnership mixes danger, humor, and undeniable tension. If you loved the demon-fighting chaos and reluctant alliances in Kpop Demon Hunters, this series is the perfect next read.

Ning only enters the royal tea competition to save her sister’s life. However, court politics quickly turn deadly, and rivals lurk everywhere. Amid the poison and secrets, a mysterious boy with dangerous ties catches her attention. He’s sharp, secretive, and impossible to fully trust—exactly the kind of shadowy love interest readers crave.

But every decision Ning makes pulls her deeper into a web of betrayal and magic. If she wins, she might save her family. If she fails, she could lose everything. With its lush fantasy world, deadly trials, and tense alliances, this book is perfect for fans who loved the mix of danger, demons, and uneasy partnerships in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Riley Oh has always felt like the outsider—adopted, without magic, and desperate to belong. However, when she and her sister attempt a forbidden spell, everything goes terribly wrong. To fix it, Riley must take on a dangerous quest tied to her heritage. Along the way, she faces rivals, allies, and creatures pulled straight from Korean mythology.

But the stakes are high, and failure could cost Riley her sister’s life. If she’s going to succeed, she has to embrace who she truly is. With magical clans, rich folklore, and high-stakes adventures, this book is a perfect choice for readers who loved the monster-fighting energy and cultural depth in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Mina sacrifices herself to save her brother, leaping into the sea in place of another girl destined to die. However, instead of death, she’s swept into the Spirit Realm, where gods, demons, and mythical beasts rule. There, she discovers the Sea God lies trapped in a cursed sleep, and only she can break the cycle of storms destroying her people.

With the help of Shin, a mysterious young man hiding secrets, Mina faces treacherous gods, deadly spirits, and impossible choices. If she fails, her world will never know peace. With its rich Korean mythology, magical battles, and hauntingly beautiful setting, this story is a perfect read for anyone who loved the mix of folklore and high-stakes fantasy in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Eris Shindanai lives to destroy Windups, giant weapons built by Godolia’s oppressive rulers. However, after a mission goes wrong, she ends up imprisoned alongside Sona Steelcrest, a cybernetically enhanced pilot. At first, they’re enemies on opposite sides of a brutal war. Yet Sona hides a dangerous secret—she’s been infiltrating the program to destroy it from within.

Thrown together, the two girls form an uneasy alliance built on tension, banter, and trust forged in battle. If they fail, Godolia’s reign of terror will only grow stronger. With its high-stakes action, found-family rebellion, and fierce female leads, Gearbreakers is perfect for readers who loved the explosive fights, emotional bonds, and chaotic energy of Kpop Demon Hunters.

Gu Miyoung hides a deadly secret—she’s a gumiho, a nine-tailed fox who must feed on energy to survive. However, when she saves a human boy named Jihoon from a goblin attack, she risks everything. Her act of mercy costs her the fox bead that holds her soul, leaving her vulnerable in a world where spirits and demons lurk in the shadows.

As Miyoung and Jihoon grow closer, danger builds from both the supernatural and human realms. If she can’t reclaim her bead, she risks losing more than just her immortality. With its Seoul setting, mythological monsters, and high-stakes battles, Wicked Fox is perfect for fans who loved the thrilling mix of folklore, danger, and emotional heart found in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Rui trains her magic with one goal—avenge her mother’s death. However, everything shifts when her power accidentally transfers to Yiran, the overlooked heir of a powerful family. Suddenly, he feels the strength he’s always craved, while Rui is left vulnerable. At the same time, Nikai, a Reaper, faces chaos as his master vanishes, unraveling the underworld itself.

Their fates intertwine as the human and spirit worlds edge toward collapse. If they fail to find the missing god, Hell will break loose. With dangerous bargains, mythological roots, and a hauntingly dark atmosphere, Darker by Four delivers the same blend of monsters, folklore, and reluctant alliances that fans loved in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the empire’s greatest tailor, but as a girl, her talent is overlooked. However, when her family’s future is at stake, she disguises herself as a boy and takes her father’s place in a dangerous royal competition. The rivals are ruthless, the challenges impossible, and failure means certain death.

Along the way, Maia crosses paths with Edan, a mysterious court enchanter who sees more than he lets on. If she can survive the trials, she must craft legendary gowns infused with magic itself. With its high-stakes contests, dangerous alliances, and mythic undertones, Spin the Dawn is a perfect pick for readers who loved the blend of folklore, heart, and fantastical battles in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Yumeko, half kitsune and half human, has always hidden her true nature. However, when her temple is destroyed and her family slaughtered, she’s forced to flee with a powerful fragment of the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. Demons, assassins, and ambitious hunters pursue her at every turn. To survive, she must rely on her cunning—and form a fragile alliance with a dangerous samurai sent to claim the scroll for himself.

Kage Tatsumi lives by his clan’s orders, but traveling with Yumeko changes everything. If she fails to trust him, she risks losing the world itself. With Japanese mythology, high-stakes battles, and reluctant partnerships, Shadow of the Fox delivers the same thrilling blend of monsters, magic, and heart that fans loved in Kpop Demon Hunters.

When Lily moves in with her sick grandmother, stories begin to blur into reality. However, the most terrifying moment arrives when a magical tiger from her halmoni’s folktales appears, demanding repayment for a long-forgotten debt. To save her grandmother, Lily must strike a bargain, even though deals with tigers are never simple.

As secrets unravel, Lily learns the true weight of family stories and the courage needed to face them. If she succeeds, she may heal more than just her grandmother’s illness. With its blend of Korean folklore, heart, and magical danger, When You Trap a Tiger is a perfect choice for readers who loved the myth and emotion woven through Kpop Demon Hunters.

Five deadly assassins, liars, and traitors are summoned for one purpose—to kill the immortal God King of Yusan. However, betrayal runs deep, and none of them can fully trust the others. Each carries their own scars and motives, from vengeance to freedom, but only one will claim the crown. Their uneasy alliance may shatter before their blades even strike.

As rivalries grow and secrets unfold, the mission becomes a dangerous game of loyalty and deception. If they fail, the kingdom remains in the tyrant’s grip. With its mix of ruthless battles, tense partnerships, and morally gray characters, Five Broken Blades is perfect for fans who loved the dangerous energy and monster-fueled drama of Kpop Demon Hunters.

In Huaxia, boys dream of piloting giant Chrysalises while girls are sacrificed as concubine-pilots. However, Zetian refuses to be a victim. She enters the program to avenge her sister’s death, only to unleash a shocking power. Instead of dying, she kills her co-pilot through the psychic link and earns the feared title of Iron Widow.

Forced into a partnership with the infamous Li Shimin, Zetian turns the system against itself. If she fails, the empire will continue feeding girls to war machines. Fierce battles, dangerous alliances, and relentless rebellion make Iron Widow a perfect choice for fans who loved the explosive energy, cultural roots, and monster-fighting mayhem of Kpop Demon Hunters.

Xingyin has lived her life hidden on the moon, unaware of the danger her existence poses. However, when her powers are revealed, she’s forced to flee into the Celestial Kingdom. Disguised, she trains alongside the emperor’s son, mastering magic and combat while keeping her true identity secret. Their growing bond is complicated by duty, betrayal, and the looming threat of the Celestial Emperor.

To save her imprisoned mother, Xingyin must face legendary beasts, deadly rivals, and impossible bargains. If she fails, the realm will fall into chaos. With sweeping mythology, magical battles, and emotional depth, Daughter of the Moon Goddess is a perfect fit for readers who loved the folklore-driven danger and heart of Kpop Demon Hunters.

Sunny Cho wants nothing more than to blend in and live quietly. However, hiding her true identity as a nine-tailed fox is never simple. When Ethan, an old friend turned private investigator, pulls her into a case, she’s forced back into a world of danger. What starts as a murder investigation quickly becomes a battle with gods, spirits, and her own uncontrollable power.

As ancient evil stirs, Sunny must decide whether to embrace her fox nature or risk losing everything she cares about. If she fails, entire realms could collapse. With its mix of Korean folklore, supernatural battles, and reluctant alliances, Nine Tailed is perfect for readers who loved the blend of myth, monsters, and modern flair in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Ren Scarborough has spent centuries as a half-reaper, half-shinigami outcast. However, when her powers spiral out of control, she flees London for Japan. With only her brother at her side, she enters the underworld to seek belonging. Yet acceptance won’t come easily, and the Goddess of Death demands she destroy three deadly yokai or lose everything.

As Ren battles demons and confronts her own dark nature, she must decide how far she’ll go for power and respect. If she fails, both worlds may cast her aside forever. With its blend of myth, monsters, and relentless danger, The Keeper of Night is an ideal read for fans who loved the eerie atmosphere and supernatural battles in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Magic is forbidden in the Morning Realms, and those who wield it are branded as abominations. However, Jin Zhara can’t hide her gifts forever. She already struggles with a cruel stepmother and protecting her younger sister, but whispers of monsters return to the land. A chance meeting with Han, a flustered boy tied to a secret resistance, pulls her into a fight she never expected.

Soon, Zhara discovers a plague twisting magicians into monsters—and a demon lurking behind it all. If she fails to embrace her elemental power, chaos will consume everything. With its magical battles, folklore-inspired world, and reluctant heroine, Zhara is a perfect pick for fans who loved the mix of myth, danger, and heart in Kpop Demon Hunters.

Nami Miyamoto thinks her life is just beginning—until she’s murdered on her way to a party. However, instead of fading into nothingness, she wakes up in Infinity, a strange afterlife where human souls are trapped. The AI assistant once trusted on Earth has seized control, turning herself into a cruel queen and enslaving the dead.

To fight back, Nami joins a group of rebels determined to end Ophelia’s reign. If they fail, humanity may be erased forever. With its fierce battles, reluctant allies, and high-stakes war against monsters both human and not, The Infinity Courts is perfect for fans who loved the intense action and supernatural edge of Kpop Demon Hunters.

In 1506 Joseon, tyranny rules under the cruel King Yeonsan, who silences dissent and preys upon the powerless. However, when Iseul’s sister becomes his next victim, she refuses to stand by. Determined to save her, Iseul braves forbidden paths to reach the capital, where rebellion stirs in secret shadows.

There, she collides with Prince Daehyun, the king’s half-brother who longs to overthrow the despot. If they fail, death is certain, yet if they succeed, freedom may be possible. With its relentless danger, reluctant alliances, and pulse-pounding stakes, A Crane Among Wolves is perfect for readers who loved the high tension, courage, and fight against corruption in Kpop Demon Hunters.