The Trials of Apollo series by Rick Riordan is 5 books of middle grade fantasy that runs on adventurous and diverse. Spice ranges from 0/5 to 0/5 across the series, clocking in at 2,086 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 funny, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around god turned mortal, greek mythology, quest. 376 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around apollo, quest, mythology. 414 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around apollo, maze, death. 432 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A dark, emotional Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around apollo, roman camp, war. 448 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A epic, emotional Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around final battle, apollo, resolution. 416 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Hidden Oracle 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 Hidden Oracle →Read the Trials of Apollo series in publication order: 1. The Hidden Oracle, 2. The Dark Prophecy, 3. The Burning Maze, 4. The Tyrant's Tomb, and 1 more. This is the intended reading order by Rick Riordan.
The Trials of Apollo series has 5 books totaling 2,086 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Trials of Apollo series is low-heat, averaging 0/5. If you want clean or mild reads, this series delivers.
The Trials of Apollo series is a middle grade fantasy series by Rick Riordan with adventurous, diverse, dark vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Hidden Oracle — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Hidden Oracle breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.