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A review by lastcomment314
The Trials of Apollo, Book Two: The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
After what I thought was a bit of a rocky start to the series in the first installment, I think the characters really come into their own here. Apollo is still Apollo, but he's more endearing now, and is learning to think about others besides himself, even if some things about him never change. The supporting cast is also larger, and features a few more familiar faces from Riordan's previous books, which never hurts for a long-time reader like me.
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Gaslighting, Abandonment