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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. The Dark Prophecy (Trials of Apollo #2) by Rick Riordan was published May, 2017. THANK YOU TO PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE FOR THE REVIEW-COPY. And it’s absolutely hilarious to read about a Greek God being a mere mortal human. I ‘m definitely a huge fan of Apollo!! 10/10 will recommend giving Apollo a warm pretzel and perhaps a nap because he does try so hard even though he sucks. But it was still funny and used many lesser-known Greek myths so I was forced to learn things.

Maybe it wasn’t as fast moving or exciting as other Halfblood books, and maaaaybe it dragged a bit in the middle. This was hilariously glorious and a solid sequel! And you wouldn’t get a lot of references or understand the importance of reoccurring characters. Speaking if difference… I also love how the structure of the plot is different in the Apollo books! They’re on an adventure that continually unravels, so it’s not the same-old-same-old plot set up of the PJO books (get a prophecy, assemble a team, go on a quest, nearly die, etc.) #Refreshingīut the real question: do you read the Apollo series if you haven’t read the original Percy Jackson books?Įrm, no.There are spoilers for the Percy books because it all happens chronologically. (Considering Magnus Chase is like Percy’s twin.) I love Percy, but it’s nice to have something different. He’s also got a really different voice to Percy Jackson too, which is GREAT. I think Apollo’s tendency to use “god like speech” but then mesh it with modern pop-culture references and narcissistic haikus is just the best thing since cupcakes were invented.

did I mention sass? because multiply that x 6.

a house that only shows you the rooms it wants to and expands when requested.

mechanical dragons that are designed like lego.

the unexpected because seriously you have no idea what this book is going to throw at you.

I guess I’m a fan of manners and kindness, both of which Meg is allergic to. I suppose it’s meant to be endearing? I find the actual root vegetable more endearing. I’m still trying to bestir my soul to care about Meg though. I wasn’t really impressed with her in book #1, and she just continues to be a rude little turnip. ISN’T THAT WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR. It’s actually surprising that he stays in such good spirits about his own godliness when he’s cleaning toilets and peeling carrots. But he tries so hard now! And Meg is so mean to him and Calypso and Leo give him 500% of a rough time. I do hate how they ALWAYS give him a rough time though!! I mean, I get he was a horrible god and gets blamed for everything. And, on occasion, he might even do something self-sacrificial instead of letting everyone else perish in his wake. And he’s utter trash for looking after Meg.

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He’s still full of himself and really surprised when the world doesn’t revolve around him (this happens to the best of us tbh), but he’s also SO LOYAL to his little demigod companions. So you can be safe.Īpollo’s character development is just so fabulous. THIS IS A NON-SPOILER REVIEW! Although may reference things in previous Percy Jackson books but nothing huge or massively spoilery. But it was still an entirely winning read for me! And I think I’m half in love with Apollo - who is a dork, narcissist, and delusional god, but what can you do. The Dark Prophecy is a completely fabulous sequel to The Hidden Oracle! Although I didn’t like it quite as much because (A) it wasn’t as hilarious, although still funny, and (B) the plot wasn’t as exciting and twisty as the first one. It’s the #1 fact of life that any book set in the Camp Halfblood world CAN DO NO WRONG.