The Trials of Apollo - Rick Riordan (Books)

Title: The Trials of Apollo

Author: Rick Riordan

Date Published: May 3, 2016 – October 6, 2020

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Category: Young Adult / Fantasy / Mythology

The Trials of Apollo is a five-book fantasy series by Rick Riordan, serving as a sequel to The Heroes of Olympus and set in the same universe as the Percy Jackson series. The narrative follows the Greek god Apollo, who is cast down to Earth by Zeus as a mortal teenager named Lester Papadopoulos. Stripped of his divine powers, Apollo embarks on a quest to restore five ancient oracles and defeat the Triumvirate—a trio of resurrected Roman emperors: Nero, Commodus, and Caligula—who threaten the balance of the mortal and divine worlds.

Throughout the series, Apollo is joined by Meg McCaffrey, a demigod daughter of Demeter, and other characters from the Percy Jackson universe. The books blend humor, action, and mythology, exploring themes of redemption, identity, and heroism. The series includes the following titles:

1. The Hidden Oracle (2016)
2. The Dark Prophecy (2017)
3. The Burning Maze (2018)
4. The Tyrant’s Tomb (2019)
5. The Tower of Nero (2020)

The Trials of Apollo has been praised for its engaging storytelling and character development, offering a fresh perspective on classical mythology through the lens of modern adventure.