7 books. 2,318 pages. Adventurous energy from start to finish. The Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan is the kind of middle grade fantasy commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Rick Riordan intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around greek gods, quest, coming of age. 377 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around quest, greek mythology, friendship. 279 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A adventurous, dark Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around prophecy, rescue mission, mythology. 312 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around labyrinth, war, coming of age. 361 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, emotional Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, prophecy. 381 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A fun, nostalgic Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around college applications, greek gods, percy returns. 288 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around pet sitting, hecate, percy returns. 320 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Lightning Thief is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the adventurous energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Lightning Thief →Read the Percy Jackson series in publication order: 1. The Lightning Thief, 2. The Sea of Monsters, 3. The Titan's Curse, 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth, and 3 more. This is the intended reading order by Rick Riordan.
The Percy Jackson series has 7 books totaling 2,318 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Percy Jackson series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Percy Jackson series is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan with adventurous, fun, dark vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Lightning Thief — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Lightning Thief breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.