The Trials of Apollo Books in Order
Complete reading order for The Trials of Apollo series.
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How to Read The Trials of Apollo series
Best Read in Order
· Start with Book 1
Standalone stories, but characters and relationships develop across the series.
Publication order provides the best experience for the Trials of Apollo series. Each book has a complete central plot with its own quest and resolution, yet Apollo’s personal growth, key relationships, and the larger conflict with the Triumvirate carry forward. Readers who begin with a later volume will miss the foundational events of Apollo’s fall from grace, the establishment of important friendships, and the building stakes that give later books their full emotional impact.
About The Trials of Apollo series
Series Premise
The Trials of Apollo series follows the once-powerful god Apollo, now stripped of his immortality and forced to live as a mortal teenager. He teams up with young demigods to restore the Oracles, confront the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors, and face personal growth as he learns humility, friendship, and the true meaning of heroism.
Main Characters
The series centers on Apollo (now Lester Papadopoulos), a former god learning humility, and his young demigod companion Meg McCaffrey, a powerful but troubled daughter of Demeter. They interact with returning heroes from other Riordan series, including Percy Jackson, and new allies at Camp Half-Blood.
Setting
The stories take place primarily at Camp Half-Blood in Long Island and various locations across the United States, including ancient sites and hidden mythological locations tied to the Oracles.
Tone & Themes
The tone is humorous, adventurous, and heartfelt with Rick Riordan’s signature wit. Central themes include personal growth and redemption, the meaning of power, found family, and overcoming arrogance through friendship and empathy.
Is This Series Worth Reading?
This series appeals to readers who enjoy Greek and Roman mythology, humorous quests, character-driven growth stories, and connections to the wider Percy Jackson universe.
Content Warnings and Heat Level
Includes fantasy violence and mild peril; very mild romantic elements. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
The Trials of Apollo series offers an entertaining continuation of the demigod world with a fresh perspective from a fallen god. Reading the books in order lets Apollo’s transformation and the full scope of the Triumvirate threat unfold naturally.
FAQ
How many books are in The Trials of Apollo series?
5 books
When will the next book in the series be released?
No new book is currently scheduled. The latest book, The Tower of Nero, was published in October 2020.
When was the most recent book released?
The Tower of Nero was published in October 2020.
What was the first book in the series?
The first book in the series is The Hidden Oracle, published in May 2016.
What genre is The Trials of Apollo series?
The series primarily falls into the Fantasy Adventure genre.
Do you need to read The Trials of Apollo series in order?
It’s best to read the series in order. Each book has its own story, but ongoing character arcs and relationships develop across the series.
What is The Trials of Apollo series about?
The Trials of Apollo series follows the once-powerful god Apollo, now stripped of his immortality and forced to live as a mortal teenager. He teams up with young demigods to restore the Oracles, confront the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors, and face personal growth as he learns humility, friendship, and the true meaning of heroism.
Is The Trials of Apollo series finished?
The series does not currently have a new book scheduled.
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