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The Dark Prophecy {The Trials of Apollo Book 2}

Thursday, April 27, 2017 by Lolli 21 Comments

Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me a copy, and for providing a prize pack for my readers. All thoughts are my own. Amazon affiliate links are used within this post.

We have been huge Rick Riordan fans since the first Percy Jackson book came out about 11 years ago. We look forward to each new book because we know we’ll find adventure and humor, and we know that we’ll always learn something interesting, too. I love that I can enjoy each Rick Riordan book as much as my kids do!

The Dark Prophecy-The Trials of Apollo Book 2 by Rick Riordan

The second book in Riordan’s The Trials of Apollo series is coming to stores as of May 2, 2017 (it’s available for preorder now), and we’re so excited to get our copy and start reading the story!

About the Book

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. Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again—if it doesn’t kill him or drive him insane first. Standing in Apollo’s way is the second member of the evil Triumvirate, a Roman emperor whose love of bloodshed and spectacle makes even Nero look tame. To survive the encounter, Apollo will need the help of son of Hephaestus Leo Valdez, the now-mortal sorceress Calypso, the bronze dragon Festus, and other unexpected allies—some familiar, some new—from the world of demigods. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride….

The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, Book 2)
By Rick Riordan
Published by Disney-Hyperion
In stores and online May 2nd, 2017

Inspired by the God of Poetry

Apollo is the god of many things – God of Music, God of Poetry, and God of the Sun. And he LOVES Haikus (what? You didn’t know that about him?). My boys and I decided to have a little Apollo-inspired fun, and we penned these fun little Haikus. Can you tell which is mine, which is my 16-year-old son’s, and which is my 12-year-old son’s? Someone wrote two…

Roses are yellow
Violets are not very blue
I’m a cool fellow

The spring is sprung
Birds chirp outside my window
Send more tissue, please

The sun is outside
The sun makes me happier
The end of the day

The friendship of life
It wrenches away your strife
Young live is now wife

Challenge: Write me a haiku in the comments below! Have fun with it!

Win a Dark Prophecy Prize Pack

The Dark Prophecy-The Trials of Apollo Book 2 by Rick Riordan

This is so exciting! To celebrate the release of The Dark Prophecy, three different prize packs will be offered in giveaways across the web inspired by Apollo’s godliness – God of Music, God of Poetry, and God of the Sun. Collect them all! I’ve got the God of Poetry prize, and one (1) winner from Food Fun Family will receive:

  • Copy of The Dark Prophecy
  • The Trials of Apollo pen and pocket journal

Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Disney-Hyperion. This giveaway will close at 11:59pm ET May 11, 2017, after which a winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck!

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About the Author

Rick Riordan, dubbed “storyteller of the gods” by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods and Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.

Connect with Rick Riordan

  • Visit ReadRiordan.com
  • Follow Rick Riordan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Follow Disney-Hyperion on Twitter and Instagram
  • Snapchat @disneybooks
  • #TrialsofApollo

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. holdenj says

    Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I would love to share this book with my niece!

  2. Kristen says

    Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 1:34 pm

    My friend’s teenage son would like to read this.

  3. Sarah Hall says

    Monday, May 8, 2017 at 2:23 pm

    I would give this book to my grandson who is a fan of Percy Jackson and would really enjoy it.

  4. shelly says

    Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    My son loves Rick Riordan books! They are filled with fun and imagination & action.

  5. Jessica To says

    Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    My son would like this book.

  6. shelly peterson says

    Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 7:14 pm

    My son would love to read this, he is a Rick Riordan fan.

  7. Derek says

    Friday, May 5, 2017 at 7:16 am

    I’d actually like to read this for myself. I love Riordan’s books.

  8. Trent Tanner says

    Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    I would want to read this book because this is my favorite author (ever) and I have been following almost all of his work since 4 years. I love his writings!

  9. beth says

    Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 9:54 am

    My niece would love to read this book because she loves the other books by the author!

  10. Nannypanpan says

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:02 pm

    I would love this for my son he is always looking for new books

  11. Serena Powell says

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    I’d love to win this for myself! I’m a huge Rick Riordan fan and am looking forward to this book!!

  12. Olivia says

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 am

    Too bad I’m not from the U.S. :'(
    I have never been able to own any of his books. I only ask e-books from my friends because I just couldn’t have one. And I’ve been a fan since I’ve read the Percy Jackson series… and came the rest. Even when i was still studying, and learned about Apollo, he became my most favourite among the gods. Some of the reasons because I love music and I love writing poetry… I guess, Greek mythologically speaking, he’s looking after me. Haha. Anyway, here’s a poetry for everyone…

    “my love when I’m no longer near
    o hush a lullaby do not fear
    even though the dark prophecy is here
    I’ll stand by your side
    don’t lose your smile..”

    Greetings from the Philippines! ^^

  13. Brittany Walker says

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:13 am

    Cool winter morning
    Apollo in hand
    Interrupt at own risk

    Very fun challenge! I hope each chapter of The Dark Prophecy starts with Haiku’s.

  14. Edye says

    Monday, May 1, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I commented on your “Sand pudding cups” post.

  15. Edye says

    Monday, May 1, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    I’d love to win this for myself to read. I love this authors books!

  16. Fay Tannerr says

    Monday, May 1, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    I would love to read this book because I’m a huge fan of Rick Riordan’s books!

  17. Christel Reynolds says

    Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    Would lover to read this book with my children. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  18. Caitlin says

    Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    I’d like to read this myself and then I’d pass it on to my younger cousin.

  19. Kesha says

    Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:07 pm

    The smell is fragrant
    Pretty pink flower
    On a moonlit night

    How fun!!!!

  20. Tabathia B says

    Friday, April 28, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    I would love to read this book because I loved the original Percy Jackson series and the spinoff Heroes of Olympians featuring Percy

  21. Autumn says

    Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:50 pm

    I would totally love to read this book. Rick Riordan is an absolutely amazing author!

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