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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
*4.5
Rick Riordan is such a talented writer! As with all of his books, The Dark Prophecy is a hilarious, fast paced read. I greatly enjoy Apollo's narration- it adds a new, fun element that makes this series distinct from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus. I did find the plot itself to be a little bit more direct in comparison to book 1, which had more plot twists, and I wanted a little more from the ending. However, I still consider this to be a solid, middle-grade that readers of all ages can enjoy!
Rick Riordan is such a talented writer! As with all of his books, The Dark Prophecy is a hilarious, fast paced read. I greatly enjoy Apollo's narration- it adds a new, fun element that makes this series distinct from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus. I did find the plot itself to be a little bit more direct in comparison to book 1, which had more plot twists, and I wanted a little more from the ending. However, I still consider this to be a solid, middle-grade that readers of all ages can enjoy!
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
“I felt a bit silly giving this advice to a girl who regularly fought monsters with golden swords, but I had promised Bill Nye the Science Guy I would always promote safe laboratory practices.”
You would think that after writing so many books in the greek realm, Rick Riordan would lose his steam but nope that isn't the case at all. He just keeps getting better and the books seem to get funnier. I love Apollo or ahem-Lester Papadopoulos.
We should give Apollo an award for one of the most humorous and easily-likeable characters created by Rick. And that's saying something because most of his characters are quite easy to fall in love with. The books is filled with hilarious haikus and a lot of improvised action which comes with a large dose of laugh out loud moments. Its very hard for me to actually laugh while reading books. I might smile or even shake my head at some moments but never actually let out a laugh. Apollo can make me do it all - smile, shake my head, hide my smile, squeal a bit because he is such a dork and laugh. His narcissistic behind combined with his very human emotions is so much fun to witness being played out.
We shouldn't forget the other gems in this books. Leo Valdez as usual is such a ball of mechanical sunshine with his perfectly timed humorous remarks and it was nice to be able to see his relationship with Calypso grow. She was a great new addition into this world. Hemithea and Josephine were so sweet together and their motherly worry and nature was heartwarming. Also it's always really awesome to finally find out how Apollo's past intertwined with many of the characters. It made for a lot of funny confrontations. Oh, and good little Meg who is our resident fighter. She is such a badass and her control over Apollo who will deny this is amazingly hilarious. Go, Meg!
Also give it up for all the representation that he has incorporated in the book without making a big fuss out of it. It's so smoothly put in and not a big deal?? bless Apollo's preferences. Rick Riordan is such an influential figure with his series and his contribution to diversity adds that much more to the reading experience.
The ending has me already waiting for the next instalment in the series. Also, hello we see a previous character come back. I almost squealed when I realised who it was heck yeah!
You would think that after writing so many books in the greek realm, Rick Riordan would lose his steam but nope that isn't the case at all. He just keeps getting better and the books seem to get funnier. I love Apollo or ahem-Lester Papadopoulos.
We should give Apollo an award for one of the most humorous and easily-likeable characters created by Rick. And that's saying something because most of his characters are quite easy to fall in love with. The books is filled with hilarious haikus and a lot of improvised action which comes with a large dose of laugh out loud moments. Its very hard for me to actually laugh while reading books. I might smile or even shake my head at some moments but never actually let out a laugh. Apollo can make me do it all - smile, shake my head, hide my smile, squeal a bit because he is such a dork and laugh. His narcissistic behind combined with his very human emotions is so much fun to witness being played out.
We shouldn't forget the other gems in this books. Leo Valdez as usual is such a ball of mechanical sunshine with his perfectly timed humorous remarks and it was nice to be able to see his relationship with Calypso grow. She was a great new addition into this world. Hemithea and Josephine were so sweet together and their motherly worry and nature was heartwarming. Also it's always really awesome to finally find out how Apollo's past intertwined with many of the characters. It made for a lot of funny confrontations. Oh, and good little Meg who is our resident fighter. She is such a badass and her control over Apollo who will deny this is amazingly hilarious. Go, Meg!
Also give it up for all the representation that he has incorporated in the book without making a big fuss out of it. It's so smoothly put in and not a big deal?? bless Apollo's preferences. Rick Riordan is such an influential figure with his series and his contribution to diversity adds that much more to the reading experience.
The ending has me already waiting for the next instalment in the series. Also, hello we see a previous character come back. I almost squealed when I realised who it was heck yeah!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has Apollo back slide a little, but does move past where book 1 ends. Kinda like a 2 steps forward, 1 step back.
There is a plot, but it just seems more like people reacting than a driving motion. Apollo is much much better this book. The annoying ego is more passing comments now.
There is a plot, but it just seems more like people reacting than a driving motion. Apollo is much much better this book. The annoying ego is more passing comments now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Violence, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, War, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting
I didn't feel physically hurt, but I realized it was possible to suffer a thousand bites in this snake pit, even if none of the vipers came near you. There were other kinds of poison.
I could have changed the "date started" option, but I find it kind of funny that it actually took me three years to get through this book.
I've reread the Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus and Magnus Chase books recently, as well as the first installment of The Trials of Apollo, and these series all have their ups and downs.
I don't remember him being so annoying in the first book? Sure, he complained a lot and was very self-centered, but he didn't try to remind the reader that he'd been part of every significant historical event ever?
As a result, I had a very hard time getting into the story even though the plotline was very interesting and the characters were all lovable (or hateable in Commodus's case).
However, kudos to Rick Riordan for turning Apollo into a (mad) scientist in that scene with the sulfuric acid: I loved it, as well as Meg using her powers.
I could have changed the "date started" option, but I find it kind of funny that it actually took me three years to get through this book.
I've reread the Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Heroes of Olympus and Magnus Chase books recently, as well as the first installment of The Trials of Apollo, and these series all have their ups and downs.
His voice was soft and gentle, like a heavy snowfall—the sort that builds up and brings down power lines, collapses roofs, kills entire families.I liked The Hidden Oracle a lot more the second time around, and to be honest I would have given The Dark Prophecy a solid three-star rating if it hadn't been for Apollo's name-dropping every. other. page.
I don't remember him being so annoying in the first book? Sure, he complained a lot and was very self-centered, but he didn't try to remind the reader that he'd been part of every significant historical event ever?
As a result, I had a very hard time getting into the story even though the plotline was very interesting and the characters were all lovable (or hateable in Commodus's case).
Britomartis was wrong. I didn’t fear water. I simply couldn’t look at the surface of any pool without imagining Commodus’s face, stung with betrayal, staring up at me.Meg and Apollo were a perfect duo in the first book and I was glad to see them kick ass together, but something was lacking? Feelings? I don't know...
However, kudos to Rick Riordan for turning Apollo into a (mad) scientist in that scene with the sulfuric acid: I loved it, as well as Meg using her powers.
Meg and I huddled together while Leo attempted to light himself on fire. On his third try, his skin sputtered and hissed, finally bursting into flames. “Gather round, children."I was also extremely disappointed in Leo and I couldn't figure out why? He felt completely out of character for most of the book, joking, being somewhat disrespectful and suddenly spurting out Spanish words in the middle of sentences?
"You two left the Hunters,” I said. “For each other."Finally, yes to former Hunters of Artemis living together as a family and adopting a little girl, Gryphons and a headless ghost. Please give me more of them. (Also, let them adopt Lityerses as well).
"Demeter is my mother, too,” Lit said. “Her children make the best swordsmen. We understand the need to reap. It's just the flipside of sowing, isn’t it, little sister?"I'm really looking forward to seeing the Heroes of Olympus squad again, even though more or less got spoiled a while ago about somebody's fate ugh. And I really hope to find out more about the mysterious Olujime!