The Dark Prophecy (Trials of Apollo, #2)

by Rick Riordan

A deluxe autographed edition of the second installment in the exciting new five-book quest adventure about the god Apollo by best-selling author Rick Riordan.

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/Lester do anything about them without his powers? After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester 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. . . .

• ISBN10: 1484746422
• ISBN13: 9781484746424
• Publish Date: 2 May 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Disney Hyperion
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 432
• Language: English
• URL: https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9781484746424

Reviews

[alindstadtcorbeax]

Star Rating: —> 4 Stars


RTC ! Onto Book 3, The Burning Maze!

[thepunktheory]

Full Review on my Blog: www.thepunktheory.wordpress.com

I'll keep this one short: The first book in the Trials of Apollo series was great. Despite some initial difficulties I love the novel and couldn't wait for the next part. 
The Dark Prophecy turned out to be a worthy follow-up. It's all there: great characters you will care about, amazing humor that will keep you entertained throughout the novel, a gripping story and lots of knowledge on Greek mythology, so you my actually learn something!
In this book, Apollo is not the only familiar face. We get (guest) appearances from many of the characters from the Heroes of Olympus! Riordan adds them just perfectly without overdoing it and still keeping things original. 
Furthermore, one of the things I value most about his books is the humor. There are not many books that can make you laugh wholeheartedly and cry in one chapter without seeming weird. Riordan is a master of balance on that respect! I don't want to repeat too much of what I already mentioned in my review on the first installment, however, everything positive about book #1 also goes for book #2.

[Stephanie]

Same ol' Rick Riordan: making me laugh and messing with my faves. This one had a few dark bits that I was not expecting, but overall solid.

[ellieroth]

Debo confesar que no soy gran fanática de la serie de Apollo, me gusta, pero me emociona más la posibilidad de leer a los "invitados especiales" #ifyouknowwhatimean. Y los dos últimos capítulos de The Dark Prophecy me hizo soltar un chillido que ha reafirmado mi reputación de "persona extraña para tener alrededor"

Sigue sin enloquecerme esta serie, junto con los Kane siento que es el trabajo más "flojo" (por decirlo de alguna manera) de Rick, aún así las POSIBILIDADES me emocionan un montón. Ya quiero el siguiente!

PD: toda esa cosa que menciona y menciona otros dioses y otras culturas, más vale que no sea puro ruido para luego decepcionar a mi pobre alma fangirl. Rick sígueme educando e.e

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[Kelly]

Not as funny as the original but wonderfully entertaining nonetheless. Really enjoyed it.