The Trials of Apollo, Book One: The Hidden Oracle

By: Rick Riordan

Narrated by: Robbie Daymond

How do you punish an immortal?

By making him human.

After angering his father, Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the 4,000-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus' favor.

But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed. Apollo needs help, and he can think of only one place to go...an enclave of modern demigods known as Camp Half-Blood.

©2016 Rick Riordan (P)2016 Listening Library

Critic reviews

"[Narrator] Robbie Daymond is completely charming as the god Apollo.... Apollo is conceited and self-important, but Riordan's funny writing and Daymond's narration make sure the listener is always on his side as he learns how to manage without his godly gifts." (AudioFile)

Rick… You genius…

We all have read/listened to the Percy Jackson series, and we know the plot line. We can predict what will happen. That fact doesn’t take away from how good this writing is. Rick still managed to come up with another mind-blowing series, just when I thought he could do no more.

The writing is beautiful. There’s no other way to put it. I came into this book thinking, “Oh, here we go again. Another one of Ricks books. Same ol’, same ol’.”

There are some things to point out.

Although I did not love the narrator, I did tolerate him. I would like a new narrator for the second book, but I still wouldn’t be that mad if they were to keep him. I know he tried his best, and I feel people were to hard on him. He’s only human. Most of us couldn’t do that if we practiced for as long as they do.

Overall, it’s a good book. It’s a well writing book by a well known author. There’s no other way to put it. This is from my experience of it, and I have a few recommendations for how you approach reading the book. I recommend you get a copy of the book, sit down, and start the audible recording on your phone. That way, I can follow along while still having a bit of voice action going on. Thank you, and have a nice day!

Funny and reader is good

Reader really gets Apollo’s attitude and makes it a very enjoyable listen, the story is interesting

Pleasantly Surprised then just in Awe!!!!

Wasn't sure what I was getting into. Granted, I've loved Rick Riordan's books, but how many hits can one man write? An endless amount it seems. The Trials of Apollo kept my attention from start to finish. If it wasn't for work, I would have finished it in one day. Great job Mr Riordan. Keep em coming.

Love it

This book was amazing, can't wait for book two, amazing writer. I am so impressed. I really loved the person reading this as well, please can it be the same person when the second book comes out?

A fun take on a god turned mortal

It's a good story, though Riordan pushes a social agenda more than he usually does in his books. My wife and I enjoyed his take on Apollo coming to grips with the benefits of mortality.

Great new adventure!

Great new adventure. Wish it was longer. Great perspective and continuance of the Percy Jackson world.

very good

can't wait for more in this series like the humor and the story from apallo ' s view

Loved it!

I really enjoyed this book. It was very fun and to have it narrated by Robbie made it that much more enjoyable.

Funniest Rick Riordan book yet!

I have listened to all of the Rick Riordan books in the Percy Jackson and and the Heroes of Olympians series with my now 9 year old son. Both he and I have and enjoyed them all very much! But this one is by far the funniest. The narrator for the last few books was annoying, but this new narrator is great. I can't wait for the other Trials of Apollo books.

a must read

love it daat paced, exciting, great srory. can't wait to read the next one to come.