Trials of Apollo Books in Order
Welcome to the The Trials of Apollo books in order guide. This guide is designed to help you figure out the proper reading order of The Trials of Apollo. I also created it to help you remember what happened in each book in case you took a break while reading Rick Riordan’s beloved series.
While The Trials of Apollo can be read as a stand-alone series, it occurs within the Percy Jackson Universe. Percy even makes an appearance in the story! So if you’ve come here unsure of when to read this series among Rick Riordan’s other middle grade fantasy series, I recommend you check out the Percy Jackson Reading Order for that information.
What is The Trials of Apollo About?
In these 5 books, Apollo is sent to Earth as a mortal. To obtain his immortality back, Apollo is sent on five different quests by the god Zeus. He is helped by his companion, Meg, who is the daughter of Demeter.
Trials of Apollo Books in Order
- The Hidden Oracle (The Trials of Apollo, Book 1) (2016)
- The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, Book 2) (2017)
- The Burning Maze (The Trials of Apollo, Book 3) (2018)
- The Tyrants Tomb (The Trials of Apollo, Book 4) (2019)
- The Tower or Nero (The Trials of Apollo, Book 5) (2020)
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The Trials of Apollo Book Summaries
The Trials of Apollo
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2016
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: The Trials of Apollo #1
Plot
The Greek god Apollo, transformed into a mortal, is sent on a quest to regain his immortality. He sets off with his Demi-god master to free the Oracles from the Triumvirate. Along the way, they battle Roman emperors, make new friends, and get stuck in many deadly situations.
Why Jackie loves it
The first in a 5-part series, this is one Greek mythology retelling you won’t have read before. And while this is technically middle grade, if you love YA fantasy novels, you will love this book at any age.
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The Dark Prophecy
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2017
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: The Trials of Apollo #2
Plot
Apollo, the now teenager, is going to Indianapolis with Meg to deal with the Triumvirate. He leaves Camp Half-Blood on this quest to help the Oracles and get reinstated as a God.
Why Jackie loves it
It’s a great story because it’s fun seeing cocky Apollo get decimated as an acne-riddled mortal named Lester.
The Burning Maze
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2018
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: The Trials of Apollo #3
Plot
This story is a segway between the second and fourth books in the series. Apollo and Meg are on a journey to prevent Camp Jupiter from being attacked by the evil triumvirate of Roman emperors.
Why Jackie loves it
While the book lacks a lot of plot, it fleshes out the characters and the relationship between Meg and Lester/Apollo.
The Tyrants Tomb
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2019
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: The Trials of Apollo #4
Plot
In this book, Apollo goes to Camp Jupiter from the Heroes of Olympus series. He meets some old friends and he has to survive an onslaught of monsters and the triumvirate once again.
Why Jackie loves it
I like that this story checks in with characters I hadn’t seen in a while and it sets up the finale nicely.
The Tower or Nero
Author: Rick Riordan
Year: 2020
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Age: 9-12
More info: The Trials of Apollo #5
Plot
It’s officially the epic end of Apollo’s journey. Apollo and Meg must climb the tower of Nero to freeze the final Oracle. If they can’t stop what’s to come, the world will be destroyed by a giant serpent.
Why Jackie loves it
I thought this was a great ending to the Trials of Apollo series. It ties everything together and it’s nice to see the growth in Apollo. He’s come a long way from the first book.
Helpful Tip
- Percy Jackson makes a brief appearance in this series!
- If you are trying to read this book as part of your Percy Jackson book journey, we have a guide to the proper Percy Jackson Reading Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Trials of Apollo books are there?
There are 5 books in the Trials of Apollo book series. Currently, Rick Riordan has no plans to make more books in the series.
Is Percy Jackson in Trials of Apollo?
Yes! Percy does appear in the Trials of Apollo series. Just make sure you read the two series in the proper order so you don’t get spoiled!
Epilogue
If you were into the first Percy Jackson series, I think you would love this mythology retelling set in the same universe. If you’ve already read the series, do you like the Trials of Apollo series as much as Rick Riordan’s other books? Let me know below!
