The Tower of Nero

The Trials of Apollo

Content Ratings

Mild Romance

Nico and Will Solace's established relationship is present and affirmed; romantic content is sweet, LGBTQIA+-inclusive, and handled with the same warmth as the series' other relationships.

Moderate Themes

Apollo's redemptive arc is brought to a meaningful conclusion; themes of growth, accountability for past selfishness, and the possibility of genuine change are central to the resolution.

Moderate Violence

The final battle with Nero and his forces in New York City is intense and emotionally costly; several characters are endangered; the climax requires real sacrifice.

Synopsis

The Trials of Apollo concludes as Apollo and Meg return to New York for a final confrontation with the emperor Nero and the shadowy mastermind behind the Triumvirate's plans, requiring Apollo to face the deepest test of his transformation from a selfish god to something genuinely heroic. A satisfying conclusion to the five-book series and a meaningful close to Riordan's extended Camp Half-Blood universe.