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![]() ![]() At the very least, this series makes it accessible to new readers and this will hopefully spark an interest in Greek mythology beyond this series. As someone who loves reading about Greek mythology, I find the way it is used in contemporary literature interesting, as each retelling and reimagining is unique, and some are very cleverly done. The combination of Greek and Roman elements makes sense as the Romans would eventually usurp the Greek society and culture and assign their own names to the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes. This is secondary to the ongoing plot, and Apollo’s godlike mind and memories is at constant odds with what his mortal teenage body is capable of. As Apollo moves through his tasks to earn back his immortality from Zeus, he keeps running into Meg, and is accompanied by Leo Valdez and sorceress Calypso as they journey across America in pursuit of Nero and those who are trying to stop Apollo.Īpollo often references all kinds of literary and musical highlights and has a running commentary about how good he is – and how he is responsible for certain bands and songs. ![]() However, there are some that I do feel need to be read in order, and this one is one of those series. Shop for Dark Prophecy, Book 2 Trials of Apollo by Rick Riordan Penguin Young Adults English BooksJarir. There are some series that I find easy to read out of order, as they tend to be their own singular stories that are linked through a theme, genre or character. It is first and foremost the mythology that I am interested in, and as I was sent book four late last year, decided to read the first three so I knew what to expect and what was going on. With them by his side, can Apollo face down the greatest challenge of his four thousand years of existence?Īs I work my way (slowly, mainly due to other commitments) through these four books after being sent the latest by the publisher after the publication date, I’m finding the way the author includes mythology and ancient history in the modern world amidst modern issues interesting. 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. 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. Synopsis: The second title in Rick Riordan’s Trials of Apollo series – set in the action-packed world of Percy Jackson. ![]() Will he survive the greatest challenge of his four thousand year existence? _ More books by Rick Riordan: The Percy Jackson series: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian Percy Jackson: The Demigod Files The Heroes of Olympus series: The Lost Hero The Son Of Neptune The Mark of Athena The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Files The Kane Chronicles series: The Red Pyramid The Throne of Fire The Serpent's Shadow The Magnus Chase Series: Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor Magnus Chase and the Ship of the Dead.Title: Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy To stay alive, Apollo needs the help of a mortal goddess, a bronze dragon, and some familiar faces from Camp Half-Blood. Read Online The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, 2) Kindle Unlimited by Rick Riordan (Author) PDF is a great book to read and thats why I recommend. Oh, and a Roman Emperor, whose love of bloodshed makes Nero look tame. The cave could kill him, or drive him insane. There are a few things standing in his way though. ![]() Apollo must head to the American Midwest where, rumour has it, a haunted cave may hold answers. Buy the Paperback Book The Dark Prophecy (trials Of Apollo, The Book Two) by Rick Riordan at Indigo.ca, Canadas largest bookstore. There's only one way he can earn back Zeus' favour, and that's to seek and restore the ancient oracles - but that's easier said than done. The second book in the latest series from international bestselling author, Rick Riordan He was once an immortal God, now he's an awkward teenager. ![]()
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