How to Read All the Percy Jackson Books in Order

Updated by Esther Fung, Dec. 26, 2024

Welcome, demigods and mortal readers alike, to Rick Riordan's enchanting world of Percy Jackson and his friends! This guide is your key to following Percy and his friends' adventures in chronological order). Whether you're a seasoned fan or someone who is looking to do some reading before watching the new Disney+ adaptation, this comprehensive guide to all the books in the Percy Jackson universe will make sure you don't miss out on any part of this exciting world.

So, strap on your celestial armor and join us as we embark on a literary quest worthy of the gods themselves. Welcome to the world of Percy Jackson—where the magic of Greek mythology meets the modern age!

How many Percy Jackson books are there?

For a long time, Percy Jackson and the Olympians was a five book series. Book one, The Lightning Thief, was published in 2005, and the fifth book, The Last Olympian, came out in 2009. Since then, Riordan has also written two other series: Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, and The Trials of Apollo. (See to what degree Percy and his friends appear in these series below).

Then, in 2023, Riordan released a surprise sixth book to the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. The Chalice of the Gods is about a now seventeen-year-old Percy as he applies for college. This fun and lighthearted read is sure to thrill longtime and new fans alike.. While this book is a part of the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, we recommend not reading it until you've read all the other books. See our recommended reading order below.

The correct Percy Jackson book reading order

If you are looking to read all the books about Percy Jackson in chronological order to get the most seamless progression of his character journey, here is the reading order we recommend:

1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters
3. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan's Curse
4. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth
5. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian
6. The Heroes of Olympus: The Lost Hero
7. The Heroes of Olympus: The Son of Neptune
8. The Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena
9. The Heroes of Olympus: The House of Hades
10. The Heroes of Olympus: The Blood of Olympus
11. The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle
12. The Trials of Apollo: The Dark Prophecy
13. The Trials of Apollo: The Burning Maze
14. The Trials of Apollo: The Tyrant's Tomb
15. The Trials of Apollo: The Tower of Nero
16. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer
17. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Hammer of Thor
18. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Ship of the Dead
19. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods
20. Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess

What is the plot of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

If you're new to this franchise, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is where you need to begin. The adventure starts with The Lightning Thief. In this book, twelve-year-old Percy finds out that his father is actually Poseidon and that he is a demigod. When he arrives at Camp Half-Blood, a sanctuary for demigod kids, he discovers that war is brewing among the gods and that he is accused of having begun it. As the series progresses, Percy, along with friends Grover Underwood and Annabeth Chase, must save the Greek gods from ripping themselves - and the world - apart.

Book one currently enjoys a 4.71 star rating. Janae's Book Corner shared that they "Absolutely loved the Percy Jackson characters and the story Riordan has created! One of the best fictional books out there!"

Is The Trials of Apollo about Percy Jackson?

While The Trials of Apollo are set in the same universe as Percy Jackson, this five book series actually centers on the Greek god Apollo. Punished by Zeus, Apollo has been cast down to Earth as a mortal teenager and sent to Camp Half-Blood in The Hidden Oracle. Stripped of his godly powers, Apollo must overcome the challenges of being a mere mortal while facing a new and dangerous threat that looms over both the mortal and divine realms with the help of demigod friends, including Percy, Annabeth, and Grover.

With a 5 star rating on Pango, The Hidden Oracle was described by Victorias collection as a "Great addition to Riordan's mythological world with plenty of laughs!" Get the Trials of Apollo series on Pango for a fraction of retail price!

What is The Kane Chronicles about?

The Kane Chronicles is a trilogy by Rick Riordan inspired by Egyptian mythology. The Red Pyramid, book one of the Kane Chronicles series, came out in the same year as The Lost Hero. In this series, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane are magicians whose ancestors are ancient Egyptian pharaohs, Narmer and Ramses the Great. When their Egyptologist father accidentally unleashes ancient Egyptian gods, the siblings must harness their new powers and unite allies to save their family and prevent an imminent catastrophe.

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What is the "Rick Riordan Presents" imprint?

The Rick Riordan Presents imprint was launched by Rick Riordan with the goal of amplifying diverse voices. This imprint publishes thrilling middle-grade fantasy novels inspired by mythologies written by authors from that cultural tradition. Riordan's involvement is limited to writing an introduction for each book, editing drafts, and promoting the finished book. Some of our favorite Rick Riordan Presents books include Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi (Hindu mythology), Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia (African-American and West African mythology), and Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Navajo mythology).

Shop the first books in the Rick Riordan Presents series below!