These balance out the book and make it a very enjoyable read.įollowing the classic Riordan model of the main quest happening in a very short time period, The Tyrant’s Tomb takes place over four days, making it fast-paced and incredibly engaging. Other favourites Riordan brings back are Terminus the Statue, the Hunters of Artemis and Diana herself. When it comes to the side characters, Reyna brings a surprising moment of levity that also allows her character to grow right at the book’s climax.

Frank, particularly, really comes into his own as Praetor in this book. This more mature character growth applies to other characters as well. He’s grown beyond seeing her as his master and instead sees her as a younger sister.

He and Meg are both more friendly towards each other. This particularly affects Apollo, whose character growth is more obvious than ever when he is confronted with his past mistakes and does everything he can to make amends.Īpollo’s newly found empathy also extends to his relationships with the people around him. The funeral that follows sets the tone - there’s a growing darkness that hangs over the characters, adding complexity to the whole story.

After the last book’s events, Apollo and Meg have made their way to Camp Jupiter with Jason’s body. The Tyrant’s Tomb opens with a somber note. someone even worse than the emperors Apollo has already faced. Unfortunately, the answer to their salvation lies in the forgotten tomb of a Roman ruler. Hazel, Reyna, Frank, Tyson, Ella, and many other old friends will need Apollo’s aid to survive the onslaught. Now his journey takes him to Camp Jupiter in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the Roman demigods are preparing for a desperate last stand against the evil Triumvirate of Roman emperors. On his path to restoring five ancient oracles and reclaiming his godly powers, Apollo (aka Lester Papadopoulos) has faced both triumphs and tragedies. It’s not easy being Apollo, especially when you’ve been turned into a human and banished from Olympus. In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying. The Tyrant’s Tomb by Rick Riordan is an excellent reminder that even gods can be humbled through both heart-wrenching and hilarious situations.

The tyrant's tomb by rick riordan