The Dark Prophecy

The Trials of Apollo, Book 2

By: Rick Riordan

Narrated by: Robbie Daymond

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. . . .

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Love the Story, Hate the Homophobic Reviews

I really like this book. I think this third series is honestly my favorite. One of the biggest strengths of this book in particular is the relationships. Jo and Apollo's heart-to-heart after the trauma of Apollo's betrayal of his ex-boyfriend hit me. The care she and Emi have for each other and Georgie is so heartwrenching, it brought tears to my eyes.

To the homophobes, I ask. how is this concern for each other and their daughter dirty? How is Apollo's love for Hyacinthus and for the second emperor any less appropriate than his love for Daphne, which also ended badly? I don't see any of you complaining when Zeus's infidelity is mentioned. Is it better to have or betray your lovers if you're straight?

Apollo's love for his male lovers isn't any more sexual than that for his female lovers. The LGBT+ community didn't ask you to fetishize us. We didn't ask you to objectify us and reduce us to your narrow view of our sex lives. This kind of homophobia has cost real people their jobs, health, homes, and even lives.

If you have an issue with this story, then fine. But stop slandering gay people in your reviews. You clearly don't actually understand anything about us, so don't pretend otherwise.

Why it’s perfect

I think this audible was so good because it talks about Percy Jackson and I am a big fan of Percy Jackson and I’m not the people that only watch the movie or only hear the audible once I watched it more than 6 times so this is a ten out of ten

First person fun

This book is different from the other Percy Jackson series, and that it is written in the first person from the perspective of Apollo. Fun. Great story.

Amazing

These are my favorite books, I love the characters. I can’t wait for book 3!!!