The Dark Prophecy
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Characters (2)
| Name | Aliases | Role |
|---|---|---|
Apollo God of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy. Protagonist of the Trials of Apollo series in which Zeus strips him of his godhood and sends him to earth as the awkward mortal teenager Lester Papadopoulos. His arc across five books is a genuine redemption story - he begins as an insufferable narcissist and earns his way back to godhood by learning what it costs to actually care about someone. | Lester Papadopoulos | Protagonist |
Meg McCaffrey A daughter of Demeter with control over plants and seeds, assigned as Apollo's master when he is cast down to earth. Difficult, unpredictable, and deeply traumatised by her upbringing under Nero. Her relationship with Apollo is the emotional core of the Trials of Apollo series. | Meg, Daughter of Demeter | Protagonist |
History
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
2 May 2017 | Publication | The second Trials of Apollo novel received positive reviews, with critics noting the deepening of Apollo's character arc and the Indiana setting as a change of pace from the Camp Half-Blood framework. Reviewers praised the emotional development relative to the first volume and the integration of new characters. Debuted at number one on the New York Times children's bestseller list. Generally considered a strong second volume that built effectively on the premise established in The Hidden Oracle. |
2018 | Award Won | Geffen Award YA book category |
Publication2 May 2017
The second Trials of Apollo novel received positive reviews, with critics noting the deepening of Apollo's character arc and the Indiana setting as a change of pace from the Camp Half-Blood framework. Reviewers praised the emotional development relative to the first volume and the integration of new characters. Debuted at number one on the New York Times children's bestseller list. Generally considered a strong second volume that built effectively on the premise established in The Hidden Oracle.
Award Won2018
Geffen Award
YA book category