![]() ![]() ![]() Apollo further learns what it means to be human and we see an expansion of the world we’re already familiar with. Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy does feel like it’s a stepping stone to the next book, but it offers plenty on its own. He has a way of making his stories about people first and foremost, not the labels society places upon them. It never feels forced in fact it feels like a truer snapshot of the world than most books ever attempt to display. There are plenty of new characters as well, and the author continues his trend of portraying life’s diversity, whether that’s to do with skin color, sexual orientation, or religion. He always finds a way to balance the silly with the serene. They pose a powerful threat, although they’re instilled with Riordan’s typical humor. We also get more history lessons in the form of the Roman emperors of old. We meet new gods with interesting quirks and formidable powers. It wouldn’t be a Rick Riordan book without plenty of mythology, and you get that in The Dark Prophecy. Apollo and Calypso’s relationship is particularly interesting, especially as we see them grow as friends. Leo and Calypso’s greatest moments are when they’re together, although Riordan does a fine job of reminding us they each have their own personality and talents. He’s a work in progress, and this book continues that journey for him. Apollo leads the charge as an arrogant albeit good god-turned-human. The second book in the Trials of Apollo series is here and it brings back the faces we’ve gotten accustomed to for the latest installment in the Percy Jackson world. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride…Īmazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Goodreads Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he’s gaining in new friendships–with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. ![]() What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous–and frankly, humiliating–trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. Zeus has punished his son Apollo–god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more–by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of a now-mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar demigod faces from Camp Half-Blood.Read our review of The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan and enter a giveaway to win a copy of the book, along with a Trials of Apollo journal and pen! About ‘The Dark Prophecy’ Standing in Apollo's way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate - a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. Somewhere in the American Midwest is a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again. He and his companions seek the ancient oracles - restoring them is the only way for Apollo to reclaim his place on Mount Olympus - but this is easier said than done. The god Apollo, cast down to earth and trapped in the form of a gawky teenage boy as punishment, must set off on the second of his harrowing (and hilarious) trials. The second title in Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series - set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson.
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