#THE TOWER OF NERO SERIES#

He has not only understood the value of being human, but has finally grown into a true hero to an extent that frankly, had me in awe. Apollo has really taken Jason’s words to heart and there is little to no trace left of the arrogant and self-absorbed immortal we were first introduced to.

Where the past four books have been about teaching Apollo some harsh lessons of life, now is the time to see exactly how much has sunk in and this culmination of Apollo’s arc truly illustrates what a magnificent job Rick Riordan has done with this character. That is the only way to make the pain and sacrifice mean something.” “When he’d told me to remember being human, he’d meant building on pain and tragedy, overcoming it, learning from it…to be human is to move forward, to adapt, to believe in your ability to make things better. My biggest question going into this book was how Apollo’s return to godhood and Olympus was going to come about – and indeed, if he would choose to return at all, given his changes in perspective over the last couple of books. Things do not look great going into The Tower of Nero, and the odds are definitely against our heroes. I binge read this book in about 5 hours which should say everything. This book has had me unable to concentrate on any other book since August, so now that I’ve read it – warning: long review ahead, because I’ve been piecing together this post for a while now. “But if a hero isn’t ready to lose everything for a greater cause, But even if they manage to defeat Nero, Apollo’s old nemesis, the serpent Python, still waits in the shadows, having taken over the sacred shrine of Delphi, the last and most powerful oracle. He and Meg are on their way back to New York to confront the last Emperor of the Triumvirate, Nero.

#THE TOWER OF NERO SERIES#

The conclusion to The Trials of Apollo series brings Apollo’s final challenge, and the most daunting one of all. They must face the last emperor, the terrifying Nero, and destroy him once and for all.Ĭan Apollo find his godly form again? Will Meg be able to face up to her troubled past? Destiny awaits… Now Apollo and Meg must get ready for the final – and, let’s face it, probably fatal – adventure.

Somehow Apollo has made it out alive, with a little bit of help from the Hunters of Artemis.īut though the battle may have been won, the war is far from over. Tarquin and his army of the undead have been defeated. Synopsis: It’s time to face the final trial… Published: October 6th, 2020 (Disney-Hyperion) With The Tower of Nero being the last book in the Percy Jackson universe, it’s hard to believe this saga has finally come to an end and I swear, I haven’t felt this upset to say goodbye to a series since I finished Harry Potter.Īnyway, I knew I wanted to post this review on a special day, and what better day than today, my second blogversary! I started blogging as a hobby with no idea of how long I would have the motivation to keep going, but two years later, I’ve only grown more invested in it, and sitting down to write these posts is the part of my day I look forward to the most. This review is one I have been both looking forward to and dreading writing all year.

The tower of nero