The main story follows Nico and Will as they venture into Tartarus to rescue a friend in desperate need of help. Millions of people have grown up reading and loving this world of reimagined Greek gods and myths, and getting a breakout story featuring two beloved characters is a momentous occasion.įor those wondering about required reading before The Sun and the Star, the book is very much enjoyable even without being caught up on the world of Percy Jackson. A generation of fans have grown to love the world of Percy Jackson since the release of The Lightning Thief in 2005. There is, of course, a hefty bit of nostalgia here. But no matter the official recommended age range, The Sun and the Star is a thrilling and heartwarming read for all ages, even those well into their 20s and 30s. Like previous Percy Jackson books, The Sun and the Star toes the line between middle grade (8-12) and young adult (12-18). It’s the newest story on the timeline and is set after the events of the Trials of Apollo series. The book is co-authored by Riordan and Oshiro, an award-winning Latinx writer of science-fiction and fantasy young adult and middle-grade books often starring queer characters. The two have been officially dating for nearly a year when an epic, brutal quest into the depths of the Underworld exposes their dark sides and brings them closer than ever.

In The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro, two of the most beloved characters in the Percy Jackson universe learn to embrace their darkness alongside their light and love.Ī standalone novel, The Sun and the Star is a story about Nico di Angelo and Will Solace, the sons of Hades and Apollo respectively.

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