
The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy
by Rick Riordan
In this second installment of Rick Riordan's series, the former Greek god Apollo continues his quest to regain his immortality while trapped in the body of awkward mortal teenager Lester Papadopoulos. Apollo teams up with Calypso and Leo Valdez to rescue the Oracle of Trophonius and face new mythological threats in Indianapolis. The story features LGBTQ+ representation including references to Apollo's past same-gender relationships, and explores themes of redemption, friendship, and accepting help from others. Characters from diverse cultural backgrounds continue to play important roles in this mythology-based adventure.
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