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Aug 09, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Humorous in ways that will have you needing to contain your laughter whilst in public. I had a spectacular journey, learning new facts about mythology I could never see myself learning outside of this book. Following the former god, Apollo, through his quest around America while he struggles to make plans on how to kill the monsters around him is very entertaining when his new friendships he makes shows him he isn’t as amazing as he sees himself. Meg, his “sidekick,” went away with her evil stepfather, Nero, and is working for him which was very shocking in The Hidden Oracle however she indeed makes an appearance in The Dark Prophecy. It is very evident her powers have enhanced and she may become unstoppable in the near future. While new and old mythology characters in The Percy Jackson series are introduced, Apollo’s plans may not go the way everyone plans and can leave them doomed. I would highly recommend this book for Greek and Roman mythology book readers for the originality and the relation between both sides of the gods. I would give this book a rating of 4/5. - @booklover327 of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Rick Riordan has written yet another wonderful and hilarious novel about Roman and Greek mythology. The story takes place in our modern world, seen through the perspective of a teenager/former god. His narration is filled with humour, sarcasm, and many pop culture references. The story is full of action and adventure, and there is always something new within every chapter to keep you engaged. You’ll learn plenty of new and interesting things about the Roman Empire and their mythology as well as gain a better understanding of the sun god, Apollo. The characters are very diverse and deliver great jokes, puns, and lessons worth learning. You’ll surely find a character that you’ll love and/or relate to. The story provides great messages for all audiences, but make sure you read the first book in the series, The Hidden Oracle, before reading The Dark Prophecy to understand the plot and events that occur. 5/5 stars. - @demi.god.on.a.mission of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library Apollo, currently mortal, wants to reclaim his god-hood. But he is currently stuck travelling with returning friends Leo, Calypso and Festus, attempting to complete the three tasks he must accomplish in order to do so: First, rescue Meg McCaffrey from her villainous step-father. Second, defeat the mysterious second emperor. And third, restore the most terrifying of all Greek oracles: the Oracle of Trophonius. The only things more terrifying are the long-lost family members he meets, the consequences of acts he committed thousands of years ago, and the doomsday prophecy he must receive. The Dark Prophecy has officially made the Trials of Apollo it’s own series; it has plenty of new characters and elements, but enough of the old ones to make sure all the fans of his previous books return for more. It’s also as incredibly addictive as the rest of his books. Rick Riordan unsurprisingly juggles the seriousness of an epic struggle of good vs. evil with plenty of humour and personal struggles, pointing out that the heroes are superheroes, yet making them seem entirely human. He explores many concepts while somehow finding new and terrifying greek and roman monsters and enemies for his heroes to defeat. Reading his previous in-universe books is strongly recommended, but only because they’re all so good, so unnecessary. Rick has been dubbed the “storyteller of the gods,” and this hot new book further proves that title is going to stick like Leo to his tool belt for a long, long time. - @R2-D2 of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library