The Dark Prophecy

The Trials of Apollo, Book 2

De: Rick Riordan

Narrado por: 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!!!

Edge of your seat

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. No stop action and problems and exciting plot.

amazing!!!

funniest moment by far was when Meg ordered Apollo to slap himself in the face I mean freaking hilarious dude!!!

Always Enjoyable!!

I just love Rick Riordan books and this one is no expection. I the Apollo's story and how this books continues his journey of redemption.

Great book for all ages. Also great way yo get you men into reading. Also a fun way to learn Greek, Roman culture and history.

**Side note, reading Percy Jackson's stories/books is helpful before this Apollo series, however you don't necessarily need to also. Good story on its own but in context very helpful.

Thanks again, great book and great performance !

book review

overall it was a very good book
I can not wait to listen to the next one

Great story

I loved it! Better than the first book! Great suspenseful listen! Great book! Very well written