Mythological Adventure Young Adult Novels in Chronological Order
Percy Jackson Books in Order All Series
Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series follows the adventures of a young demigod named Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea. The series kicks off with “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief,” where Percy sets off on a quest to prevent a war among the gods. This is followed by “The Sea of Monsters,” “The Titan’s Curse,” “The Battle of the Labyrinth,” and “The Last Olympian,” where Percy battles the forces of darkness to save Olympus.
After the Percy Jackson series, Rick Riordan continued the adventures in the “Heroes of Olympus” series. This series intertwines Greek and Roman mythology, introducing new characters alongside Percy Jackson. The series begins with “The Lost Hero,” followed by “The Son of Neptune,” “The Mark of Athena,” “The House of Hades,” and “The Blood of Olympus.”
Following the “Heroes of Olympus,” Riordan introduced the “Trials of Apollo” series, where Apollo, the god of the sun and music, is stripped of his powers and sent to Earth as a mortal teenager. This series includes “The Hidden Oracle,” “The Dark Prophecy,” “The Burning Maze,” “The Tyrant’s Tomb,” and the upcoming “The Tower of Nero.”
In addition to these series, Riordan has also expanded the universe with spinoff series such as “The Kane Chronicles,” which follows the adventures of Egyptian siblings Carter and Sadie Kane as they discover their ties to the Egyptian gods. The series includes “The Red Pyramid,” “The Throne of Fire,” and “The Serpent’s Shadow.”
Overall, Rick Riordan has created a vast and captivating world filled with mythological adventures that continue to enthrall readers of all ages. His unique blend of humor, action, and mythology makes his books a mustread for fans of fantasy and adventure.