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HEROES OF OLYMPUS

Rick Riordan

A new generation of demigods embarks on a series of adventures. (Ages 9 to 12)

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Religious themes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience5/5
  • Creativity & curiosity5/5
  • Good role models4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard branding for a popular series, no specific commercial pushing.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Major characters and mythological beings face death; some deaths are emotional and central to the plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries or monstrous dissolution, but not gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Mild language, usually limited to insults or expressions of frustration.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

Includes LGBTQIA+ characters portrayed with depth and respect.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Greek and Roman mythology are the central framework of the world.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on teen crushes, dating, and developing romantic relationships between protagonists.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent monsters, dark mythological settings, peril, and suspense may frighten some readers, but the adventurous fantasy tone keeps the fear moderate rather than extreme.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Not a focus of the series.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy combat with monsters, gods, and demigods; weapons, battles, kidnapping, and peril are central, though violence is generally adventure-oriented.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience5/5
Why this rating?

Facing terrifying enemies, dangerous quests, grief, and impossible choices with loyalty and perseverance is a central feature of the series.

Creativity & curiosity5/5
Why this rating?

Inventive world-building combines classical mythology with contemporary life, while heroes solve problems through strategy, imagination, and teamwork.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast of characters with varied backgrounds.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Exposes readers to classical mythology in an engaging narrative form.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are essential for the heroes to overcome their challenges.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes support loyalty, cooperation, empathy, responsibility, resisting prejudice, accepting identity, and choosing others over power.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show great development, learning to take responsibility and value friendships.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in HEROES OF OLYMPUS would you have made differently, and why?
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