Trials of Apollo, The 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set by Rick Riordan

Imagine being an all-powerful Greek god—immortal, radiant, and worshipped—only to wake up one day as a pimply, awkward mortal teenager. That’s exactly what happens to Apollo in Rick Riordan’s The Trials of Apollo series, a thrilling, hilarious, and deeply emotional follow-up to the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus sagas.

This five-book paperback boxed set (which you can grab here) follows the sun god’s quest for redemption after Zeus punishes him by stripping him of his divinity. Forced to navigate the mortal world as a powerless teenager named Lester Papadopoulos, Apollo must restore five ancient oracles, defeat a rising evil, and—most painfully—learn humility.

Riordan masterfully blends humor, mythology, and heart-wrenching character growth in this series, making it a must-read for fans of middle-grade fantasy, Greek mythology, and coming-of-age adventures. But does it live up to the legacy of Percy Jackson? Let’s dive in.