The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan is 5 books of middle grade fantasy that runs on epic and adventurous. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 2,765 total pages. Here's exactly how to read them in order.
Publication order — the way Rick Riordan intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A adventurous, fun Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around roman gods, amnesia, quest. 553 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A adventurous, fun Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around roman camp, amnesia, quest. 513 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around greek/roman alliance, quest, arachne. 586 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, epic Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around tartarus, lgbtq+, sacrifice. 597 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, satisfying Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, giant war. 516 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Lost Hero is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the epic energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Lost Hero →Read the Heroes of Olympus series in publication order: 1. The Lost Hero, 2. The Son of Neptune, 3. The Mark of Athena, 4. The House of Hades, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Rick Riordan.
The Heroes of Olympus series has 5 books totaling 2,765 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Heroes of Olympus series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Heroes of Olympus series is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan with epic, adventurous, fun vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Lost Hero — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Lost Hero breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.