The Tyrant's Tomb

Let's be real, I barely remember the third book in the series (it's been two years). But HOT DAMN this was so good. Rick Riordan once again outdid himself.

Apollo's character development is incredible - he's still funny but now he has a depth and an understanding and I just love him so much. I can't even imagine where his character will be at the end of the last book. Meg as well, their journey is going to be epic. Reyna once again slays as one of the coolest characters in this whole 'verse and I'd read a whole book about Lavinia. Hazel and Frank are, of course, still favorites as well.

I can't believe I have to wait half a year for the conclusion.

With how book 3 ended, I was a little worried for this book. It was suspenseful and heartwrenching, but it holds onto that humor that makes Rick Riordan's books so good. I'm so happy that no major characters died (even though we had quite the scares), and I also appreciate seeing how far Apollo has come in terms of emotional growth since he first fell in the dumpster as Lester. Also, the fact that Reyna finally realized that she didn't need a partner and took the steps to do what was best for her was absolutely golden. I can't wait for book 5!!

Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan continues to follow Apollo and Meg as they work to secure the Oracles. Now at Camp Jupiter, Apollo must prepare to face a new threat, worse than even Caligula.

I read this book right on the heels of the previous one, only to realise it wasn't the last in the series. Noooo! Now I have to wait for the last one! I love how much Apollo continued to grow throughout Tyrant. Fingers crossed that reattaining godhood won't undo all that personal growth.

As with all of Riordan's books, this one is full of snarky sass, and wit. While there was plenty of action, I felt this book had a lot more character development. And just when you think Apollo has enough to challenge him, we get introduced to a show more tyrant king worse than the Triumvirate that must be overcome. Surprise! I quite enjoyed spending time in Camp Jupiter/ New Rome. Terminus is a big fave with his extra special snarkiness. Highly recommended!

****This book was purchased by me, and read for my own enjoyment. show less

Another really great entry in the series, back in great form. It's lovely to see how far Apollo and Meg have come in the series, and so much great stuff happens in this book. A lot of familiar characters return, and the new ones are fun. If you're into the usual angst, there's plenty of that, too. It's... a lot of emotions to see Apollo pushed to nearly/actually dying because he's focused on the health and safety of others, and it's gotten to the point where even the people around him are telling him to take a rest. He's come a long way. And Meg is really incredible in her verve and elan, and how much she cares for basically everyone she meets. She's amazing.

There was a lot of great humor in this one, though I think we could have done show more WITHOUT the Quentin Tarantino reference, personally, and a lot of fun song references, though I also could have done without the reference to Wagner. I get that it was probably meant as more of a handwave to Riordan's "Magnus Chase" books, and because of the familiarity of the song, but this series already contained one weird Jesus reference, I didn't need a likely unintentional but still anti-semitic one, too. Overall, though for all that a lot of hard stuff happens in it, it's a fun book.

Looking forward to book 5! show less

Nog steeds door zijn vader verbannen van Olympus moet de voormalige God Apollo door het leven als een sterfelijk mens. En dan ook nog eens als een 16-jarige.

Het is nog maar kortgeleden dat zijn vriend Jason door keizer Ceasar is gedood. Samen met Meg reist Apollo naar kamp Jupiter, waar ze het lichaam van Jason cremeren. Voor ze daar arriveren worden zij aangevallen door een monster, en raakt de lijkwagen van de weg

De boeken worden iedere keer beter, met goed te lezen hoofdstukken. Leuk is dat iedere hoofdstuk begint met een haikui. De ontwikkeling van Apollo is duidelijk te merken. Ook Meg wordt een stuk minder irritant. Het begin liep het verhaal wat stroef, maar na een poos ging het verhaal beter lopen. Het einde was iets minder dan show more de vorige

De auteur heeft een goede mix van mythen, emoties en humor te pakken met deze boeken, en ik hoop dat hij door blijft gaan met schrijven van boeken als deze.

Het klinkt misschien vreemd, maar het is goed dat een schrijver het aandurft om karakters te laten sterven om zo weer een frisse personage toe te voegen. show less

★ 3,5
"The anticipation was killing me. Or maybe that was the poison in my veins."
After the previous book I'd expect we would at least keep the more urgent pace, considering the imminent attack on the Roman Camp and what not. But it doesn't.
The first half of the book is a drag. It feels like a repetition of the exact same formula we've seen in the other three so far, but here it makes even less sense because the little silly social misteps are not even close to something to be worrying about, and yet! There's also a new character, Lavinia, with whom we waste a considerable amount of page time for no reason. She doesn't improve Apollo's journey whatsoever, nor teaches him any lesson. She's just there.
The second half is considerably more show more interesting, but I have to take note on how much grimmer this instalment is. Even Apollo's self deprecating jokes lean way more towards self deprecating than to jokes. Is important that we are finally seeing consequences, and I enjoy a darker tone, but this might've been a bit of a killjoy.
Overall, this book seems a lot like a filler. The few important plot points could've easily been integrated in other parts and the series made into a faster-paced trilogy. show less

Another apocalypse avoided and. . .now on to the new prophecy.

This was an interesting addition to the series. Battles were good, strategy and Apollo being his selfish and unselfish self.

This series is turning into an emotional roller coaster, a few beloved characters lost, and there is no time for grieving if the fate of the world hangs on one's shoulders.

It has its funny moments and heart wrenching. I still love Meg to bits and hope she would conquer her fear in the next book.

Apollo would surely learn his lessons, but does he ever?

I enjoy the intertwining of the myths, and this time, a little of Egypt. So well brought together.

This series is such a joy to read.