I picked up a copy of the fifth and final Trials of Apollo book last Saturday, and I recently finished it. I decided to review it since Rick Riordan's books are among my favorites, and because this book is relatively new.
For those of you who don't know, The Trials of Apollo is set in the same world as Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Heroes of Olympus, and if you haven't read them, you should seriously check them out! It will help you understand The Trials of Apollo much better.
I came into this book not knowing what to expect for the final installment in the Trials of Apollo series, and I am not disappointed in the least after reading it. The Greek god Apollo, who is trapped in the mortal body of Lester Papadopoulos comes full circle from going from an arrogant, selfish, entitled brat to caregiving, kind, thoughtful man. The character changes we see from the first Trials of Apollo book and this one are very heartwarming, and it proves that anybody can change for the better.
The final battle between Apollo and Emperor Nero is very climactic, and the book takes a very serious tone in the second 1/3 of the book. Unlike previous books in the Percy Jackson series, the fight scenes don't feel bland or repetitive and flow very well with the course of the book.
However, just because the book takes a serious tone doesn't mean that there isn't any humor. As most Percy Jackson fans know, Rick Riordan is amazing at making jokes that work very well with the storyline.
In the final chapters of the book, we see Apollo visit every member of the seven heroes from the Heroes of Olympus, and it is heartwarming to see that all of them finally find their place and where they belong (except Jason. Jason is dead. Poor Jason).
All in all, this book is the perfect combination of comedy, action, character development, and a satisfying ending for our favorite characters. I give this book a 9.5/10.
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