Reviewed by Shravan
July 14, 2024
The Trials of Apollo is, at its core, an amazing series that so many people will enjoy. If you liked other series by Rick Riordan, you will definitely love this one as well.
In this series, Apollo, a Greek God and an Olympian, is cast down from Olympus as a regular mortal, and he must learn to live life, not as a God but as a human. He faces challenges, evil Emperors, and a massive snake that is capable of changing the future. Apollo feels how it is to be human where he cannot make mistakes, for the sake of his life and the lives of others around him. He sees how other people suffer for him, for his future.
When reading this series, I enjoyed every bit. I was amazed by the detail, suspense, and characters. I was blown away by how all components and parts came together, to form this great series. For these reasons, this series easily earns a 5 Star rating from me. Also, because of this story not being incredibly violent while being very easy to understand, I can easily give this series an age rating of 8+.
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Common Questions About The Trials of Apollo
What age is The Trials of Apollo appropriate for?
The Trials of Apollo is recommended for ages 8-10 (Grades 3rd-5th). The story isn't super violent and is very easy to understand, so it works for the same age group as Percy Jackson. Apollo getting cast down from Olympus as a regular mortal and having to survive as a human teenager is a hilarious and unique premise that kids really enjoy.
Should I read Percy Jackson before Trials of Apollo?
I'd strongly recommend reading Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus first. Trials of Apollo continues the story from those series, and characters from both show up throughout. You'll miss a lot of context and emotional payoff if you skip straight to this one. Think of it as the third act of Rick Riordan's Greek mythology saga.
What order should I read The Trials of Apollo?
Read in order: The Hidden Oracle, The Dark Prophecy, The Burning Maze, The Tyrant's Tomb, and The Tower of Nero. Apollo starts as a powerless mortal and has to face evil Emperors, monsters, and a massive snake capable of changing the future. I was blown away by how all the parts came together.
How many Trials of Apollo books are there?
There are 5 books in The Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan. It's the final chapter in Riordan's Greek mythology storyline that began with Percy Jackson. If your kid has read through Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus and wants more, this is the natural next series. I gave it an easy 5 Stars.
The Trials of Apollo is recommended for ages 8 - 10 (Grades 3rd - 5th) with Lexile scores ranging from 720L to 720L.