by Rick Riordan
Part of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, book 5
First published 2009
Percy Jackson stands on the brink of his sixteenth birthday as Kronos marches on New York City. The Titan lord has assembled his strongest army yet, growing more powerful with each god and demigod who joins his cause. Mount Olympus sits nearly defenseless while the Olympian gods battle the monster Typhon elsewhere. Percy must rally a force of young half-bloods to defend Manhattan's streets, where Western civilization itself hangs in the balance. The demigods have spent months preparing for this war, but they know their chances look bleak. As Kronos advances through the city, Percy confronts a chilling possibility that his own destiny might work against him. The ancient prophecy tied to his sixteenth birthday begins to unfold, forcing Percy to face what may be his ultimate test as the son of Poseidon.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: New York City, Mount Olympus
Period: Sixteenth Birthday
381 pages · Hardcover · Disney-Hyperion Books