The Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb

    The Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb

    by Rick Riordan

    Ages 10-162019
    Young Adult

    The fourth book in Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series follows the former god Apollo, now in mortal form as Lester Papadopoulos, as he arrives at Camp Jupiter to face new dangers and help defend against the evil Roman emperor Caligula. The story features diverse characters including LGBTQ+ representation with gay and bisexual characters, and explores themes of redemption, friendship, sacrifice, and personal growth. Apollo must confront his past mistakes while working alongside Roman demigods to prevent catastrophic destruction. The book deals with mature themes including death, violence, and the consequences of immortal beings' actions on mortal lives.

    2019Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Adventure, Young Adult

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    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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