The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo #2) By Rick Riordan - Restarting May 10th 2019

[Abi]

Zeus has punished his son Apollo—god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more—by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo do anything about them without his powers?

After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships—with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .

[Tayla]

im innnn

[Tati]

Starting this now!

[Tati]

11% - I'm liking how the author really dug deep in this series. I don't know any of the myths and creatures so far! (Of course, not that I'm an expert)

[Tati]

31% - while I enjoy Apollo's humor, (view spoiler)[ all these side quests do get a bit annoying. (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

40% (view spoiler)[ Of course leaving the suitcase behind for this long would prove to be stupid... (hide spoiler)]

[Tati]

Done! (view spoiler)[ Hi, Grover!

So, if the next book will be on New Rome, does that mean the 'old' characters will be back? I hope so! (hide spoiler)]

[Tayla]

sorry for the delay starting today

[Eesh]

Tati wrote: "11% - I'm liking how the author really dug deep in this series. I don't know any of the myths and creatures so far! (Of course, not that I'm an expert)"

Yeah, we're getting introduced to so many new deities and creatures.

[Eesh]

Chapter 8
(view spoiler)[I really liked how Uncle Rick is focusing on Leo and Calypso's relationship. They were always in busy and in danger, never really getting the time to be a couple. I like him building on what he started. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)["I was quite content to be annoyed, one again, by Meg McCaffrey."
That is pretty darn sweet, especially coming from Apollo.
Also, Meg's back! Here's hoping Nero's no longer manipulating her. (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 24
(view spoiler)[Dun dun DUN! Please don't let Meg have brought him here on purpose! (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Chapter 33
(view spoiler)[High Apollo is so much fun! (hide spoiler)]

[Eesh]

Finished
(view spoiler)[I loved this book! It was fun, exciting and so clever. And now we have Grover! I was hoping he would be the Satyr involved. Though I kinda feel bad for him, having to enter the Labyrinth again after what he went through the last time. (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

I am here! A tad late, got super busy with finals.

[Meaghan]

Tati wrote: "11% - I'm liking how the author really dug deep in this series. I don't know any of the myths and creatures so far! (Of course, not that I'm an expert)"

Definitely!! I enjoyed hearing about more than just the big olympians again, since that's all what the first two series were really about. Now, not only are the enemies more obscure emperors, but the gods they meet have so far not been major!

[Meaghan]

Tati wrote: "Done! (view spoiler)[ Hi, Grover!

So, if the next book will be on New Rome, does that mean the 'old' characters will be back? I hope so!" (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[Unfortunately, Apollo is not the one going to New Rome. However, I'm sure we'll find him there in one of the books! Right now he's just going south of Indiana, so still quite a bit from California right now. (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

Quirks wrote: "Chapter 8
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I love how there's actual depth as well. He's actually creating realistic romance issues that are more than love triangles or petty anger. (hide spoiler)]

[Meaghan]

Finished:
(view spoiler)[By far my favorite book about this part was the character development in Apollo. He is caring about other's besides himself, and he is getting to experience a true family full of people who learned to love him. And he gets to face all the guilt he has from the past, which gives his character so much more depth than just a conceited sun god. (hide spoiler)]

[Bhavik (Semi Hiatus)]

(view spoiler)[ omfg it was soo good to see LEo and Apollo and Calypso back! I kinda miss MEg and PEaches tho. I wondered where the next empereor could be (hide spoiler)]

[Bhavik (Semi Hiatus)]

(view spoiler)[ Omg...first an alive Labyrinth and now a real house? Wow Rick *applauds*
I like how there is so much sarcasm and humour even during such distressing times. Love the new characters!) (hide spoiler)]

[Bhavik (Semi Hiatus)]

(view spoiler)[My my this new emporor is quite smug.
good to see Calypso and Apollo able to use their godly powers ...even just for a teeny bit!
Cow as villains ...damn those are dangerous (hide spoiler)]

[Bhavik (Semi Hiatus)]

(view spoiler)[ Shit...a full 4 stanza prophecy? Rick too good.
For the characters : not good xD Good to have MEg and PEaches(S) back. YAY finally old characters will join too! So excited for next one! (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 13th of July 2017

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[Karen]

Have had to get this from my school library so need to start it a little early (got to be done by the end of term). Son has read this and loved it.

[Dr. Andy]

That's fine Karen! I'll be along shortly :)

[Karen]

It's sat on my bedside as I finish another one! Just read ch1-have to hope Apollo gets some skills back soon.

[Karen]

Up to ch11. Usual stuff so far. Basic outline of the quest is set up, but it's rather lacking in detail.

[Karen]

Up to ch20. (view spoiler)[ glad Meg is back. The quest seems rather tame at the moment. Nice to focus on some lesser known gods but it does make the story a bit less engaging. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch36. The scene inside the Oracle...much more like it.

[Karen]

Finished. Definitely preferred the latter stages of the book. Review on my home page.

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 10 (view spoiler)[ I don't know what it is but so far everything is just okay. I think the new quest between Apollo and Calypso should brighten things up. I might just be too tired to read haha. I like Emmie and Jo and I want to know Agamethus's story if my sleepy brain didn't already miss it. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 20 (view spoiler)[ Seems like Meg has got some pretty advanced powers which is awesome! I hope Jo will be able to help get some of Calypso's magic back. I wonder what kind of serpent is in the canal? (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 30 (view spoiler)[ Here comes the big part! I was a little worried for Apollo and Meg when they got trapped in the Stadium, but so far so good. I think Leo and Calypso deserve a chance to be normal together. I hope most of them survive tomorrow. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch. 36 (view spoiler)[ Things got crazy inside that cave. Apollo acted like a decent human being capable of caring for others for once. Maybe he is changing a bit after all. I hope Meg will be okay (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Finished! (view spoiler)[ Interesting prophecy for Apollo. I'm glad Meg is okay and I think she was totally lying about not having family in the southwest. (hide spoiler)] So is this going to be a trilogy, because that's the impression I have rn.

[Courtney]

Starting now.

[Courtney]

Up to chapter 4 I love Leo! I have missed him so much.

[Shar]

Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[I love how Apollo is being forced on a quest like he would send a demi-god. He is starting to empathise with them now. (hide spoiler)] YAAAAS I'm so glad Leo is in this book too!

[Courtney]

Shar wrote: "Chapter 10: [spoilers removed] YAAAAS I'm so glad Leo is in this book too!"

Lets just Apollo learns from it.

[Courtney]

Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ Calypso was so funny in this chapter. Way to hand it to Apollo! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 16 (view spoiler)[ Meg is back with Apollo! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ They found Georgina! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 34 (view spoiler)[Oh No! Let Meg be okay. (hide spoiler)]

[Shar]

omg you're speeding through!

[Courtney]

Im determined to catch up on my buddy reads. Lol

[Shar]

I'm only on chapter 15 but this book is easy enough to read so I'll catch up in no time!

[Courtney]

Shar wrote: "I'm only on chapter 15 but this book is easy enough to read so I'll catch up in no time!"

It is. Im listening to it so that makes it easier.

[Courtney]

Chapter 38 (view spoiler)[ Festus!!! I really hope that Leo can fix him. Also Commodus has captors, Leo being one of them! Ugh! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished (view spoiler)[ Grover is back!!! (hide spoiler)]