Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Unavailable
    The Blood of Olympus
    Unavailable
    The Blood of Olympus
    Unavailable
    The Blood of Olympus
    Audiobook14 hours

    The Blood of Olympus

    Written by Rick Riordan

    Narrated by Nick Chamian

    4/5

    ()

    Currently unavailable

    Currently unavailable

    About this audiobook

    Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen-all of them-and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood-the blood of Olympus-in order to wake. 

    The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps.

    The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateOct 7, 2014
    ISBN9780804193733
    Unavailable
    The Blood of Olympus

    More audiobooks from Rick Riordan

    Related to The Blood of Olympus

    Related audiobooks

    Children's Fantasy & Magic For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    Reviews for The Blood of Olympus

    4/5

    2,265 ratings164 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 3/5
      For more reviews, gifs, Cover Snark and more, visit A Reader of Fictions.After a brief break, I’m back in Rick Riordan’s world. It’s good to back. Everyone warned me about The Lost Hero. Debby and Gillian (Writer of Wrongs) certainly did. Multiple times each. Actually, though, possibly because I was warned so thoroughly, I didn’t have huge issues with The Lost Hero. I agree that it’s not Riordan’s strongest by any means and that it’s definitely a change in tone, but it was fun.The titular lost hero is Percy Jackson. Annabeth is, of course, freaking the fuck out, as are most of the readers. It’s the loss of Percy’s narration and, perhaps more so, his presence at all, that makes this book a struggle. In Heroes of Olympus, Riordan switches from a single first person point of view to three third person points of view. That’s a major change, one that has some drawbacks and benefits. Obviously, a broader view of events is now possible. At the same time, it’s a bit distancing, which changes the pacing and attachment a bit.I do have to agree that, though Riordan stuck to the same two guys and a girl format, the dynamic is completely different. On the plus side, Jason, Piper and Leo aren’t new versions of the previous cast. Riordan also clearly determined to add some much-needed diversity to the main characters. Unfortunately, they lack the verve of their predecessors. I don’t loathe Jason, Piper, or even Leo, but I don’t much care about them. Frankly, they’re all rather milquetoast. This book’s not as funny, because, of the three, only Leo seems to have a large sense of humor and I don’t think he’s as humorous as he thinks he does. Jason, personality-less golden boy, is the sort of person who maybe couldn’t banter if his life depended on it. Maybe he’ll get a sense of humor back with his memory? I hope?Still, I like the transition to a more YA audience. In some ways, I may still have liked this more than the early Percy Jackson books, because it has more of an overarching plot, where that took a while to really get going in Percy Jackson. This, too, is a bit of a double-edged sword, though, since I feel like the three new heroes are conveniently well-educated on mythology and magically good at fighting without training. A chapter on training before launching into a mission would not have been unnecessary. Heck, I’d even take a sentence that mentioned that they’d had a bit of weapons-training.What’s really amazing about The Lost Hero is how it plugs holes in the world building I didn’t even no existed. I’m not entirely sure yet how the Greek and Roman mythology blends, but I was agape when I got to the end and learned how the events of the previous series tie in. Riordan is so good at world building. Just so good. I did lose some of my starstruck wonder at the retelling magic, since I’m barely acquainted with the Roman versions of the gods. I will say that I thought the explanation for why meteorology is such a mess was fabulous, however.I love the direction the series is heading in. I’m looking forward to hopefully getting all seven demigods of the prophecy as POV characters, so that it’s not these three all the time. I don’t hate them, but they’re just not the most interesting people in the world. Leo verges on deeply annoying, but will hopefully grow out of that. I don’t hate him because his love of Festus was pretty damn adorable. Festus was maybe the best part of this book. Or maybe Tempest, who I really hope shows up again. I do not ship Leo and Piper because of the lack of banter; I don’t unship, but I very don’t care. Oh, I also really hope that Gleeson Hedge isn’t in the next books because I do loathe him. Saytr it isn’t so, I will not.The start to the Heroes of Olympus series is a bit rocky, but that painful ending bodes well. Bring on The Son of Neptune!
    • 4/5
      The Little BookwormJason wakes up on a bus holding the hand of a pretty girl with no memory of who he is or how he got there. After a monster attack, Jason, Piper (the girl), and Leo (a friend) are whisked away to Camp Half Blood and there they find out about their parentage and are sent on a quest to save Hera and stop something worse than the Titans from rising from the earth.Phew. I was afraid after The Red Pyramid that I was off of Rick Riordian. But The Lost Hero has saved me from that. Because I really enjoyed it. As much as I did the Percy Jackson series. Partly, I think, because the characters are more familiar and I don't have to learn a whole bunch of new gods or monsters or how the world works. There's something to be said for familiarity. But this is a fresh approach to the Greek gods and demigods. It centers around three new demigods, Piper, Jason, and Leo and alternates between their voices in the third person. It was a good way of getting to know all three and getting to see everything that was happening. My only problem is that sometimes there is just too much mystery. Just say it already and quit jerking me around. But that's par for the course in a Riordian book. Still I liked the book and was eager to find out what happens next. I'm curious about Annabeth and Percy and I hope the next book deals with their side of the story. The cliffhanger at the end has been eagerly awaiting the next book.Audiobook impressions:Joshua Swanson is the reader and overall he did a great job doing all three characters. His reading was a bit stilted in place and I don't know if that is his fault or the fault of the text. It just sounded unnatural in places. It wasn't anything that detracted from the story as a whole, but it was something that I noticed. I like these books on audio, in general because they are exciting and absorbing.
    • 5/5
      I recently reread this because it had been a while since I read it and I wanted to finally read The Blood of Olympus so I could move on to the Trials of Apollo. I may have loved it even more than I did the first time I read it. Though the book follows the same formula of the Percy Jackson books, meaning a group of kids at camp half-blood get a prophecy and go on a quest to essentially prevent the end of the world, the new characters and the dynamic they brought to the story made it just as engaging and entertaining as the previous series. I am still not the biggest fan of Jason, though I definitely don't hate him, Leo is one of my favorite Riordanverse characters and I also liked Piper a little as well. Looking back there isn't anything about the book I outright hated, even if not knowing where Percy was was incredibly frustrating as someone who loves him, and I definitely recommend for anyone who loved the Percy Jackson books.
    • 4/5
      4.5/5 stars. Percy Jackson may not be the hero of this book, but that didn't prevent the story from being engaging and good. I felt like the start was a little muddled and slow, but that really goes with the situation Jason finds himself in. Putting the pieces of the puzzle together proved interesting, and with Hera only revealing bits at a time, I didn't have the whole picture until the end with all the characters. Looking forward to reading the second book!
    • 4/5
      The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus #1) by Rick Riordan is a graphic novel and a good one at that. It feels like you are reading a regular novel but at the same time it feels like you are playing a video game. Weird. I enjoyed it. The story has a mystery, Greek Gods, good dialogue, wonderful illustrations, and good plot. Kids will love this. I got this from the library.
    • 3/5
      I liked the first Greek series by Rick Riordan with Percy Jackson, and so I thought I'd like this one as well. It took a while for me to get into this book because while there were a few characters, like Annabeth and Chiron, there were a ton of new characters too. But, while it took longer to get into this book than any from the PJ series, when I did it was as just a fun read as the PJ series.We got to meet Piper and Leo, two demigods, who are a couple of impressive demigods. And then there's Jason. He appears on the bus with Leo and Piper with a problem, he has no memory of who he is or any of his past.They get rescued by Annabeth and Butch (a son of Iris) and go back to Camp Half Blood. But as u sual the three of them don't stay there for long. They get a quest. Save Hera and they have a chance to save the world.I did guess who the main antagonist was. She's an unnamed female who wants to destroy all the demigods.But, as usual, the different takes on the well known myths and gods were interesting.And then there was Leo. I just loved the character. P iper and Jason grew on me, but Leo's character seemed to have the most in depth backstory. And I've always sorta liked Hephaestus in the Greek Pantheon. Hopefully he doesn't get lost in the rest of the books in the series.It was a unique take on how to explain the Greek vs. Roman gods, demigods, and stories for sure.
    • 4/5
      I wasn't sure how I felt about leaving the original characters behind for this book, but I have to admit it did grow on me. I really enjoyed the intertwining of the Roman and Greek gods into the story line. I also really like that we are seeing some of the things that were forshadowed in previous books (Annabeth saying 'demigods don't go to San Francisco') be explained. I really look forward to seeing how Jason's troubles are resolved and meeting up with Percy agian!
    • 4/5
      I loved the Percy Jackson series, and this first book of a spinoff series is a good, solid pick. Lots of action and adventure, new heroes, and plenty of Greek mythology, now with Roman mythology for extra flavor.
    • 4/5
      The story was great; just what I expect from Rick Riordan. But it's been quite awhile since I have seen so many typos in a text!!
    • 4/5
      This series seems to be aimed at a slightly older reader. The demigods themselves are a bit older, and their relatinships reflect a bit more maturity, and addresses them having romantic relationships. I am quite excited to see where Mr. Riordan will go with this one :)
    • 4/5
      Really liked this book. I couldn't wait to read it everyday!
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed the Roman mythology aspect added to the Percy Jackson series. Riordan added well-written plotlines to connect the threads together. The characters were fun and interesting, but Hera was my favorite in this one. Her character was really "humanized" and her feelings toward the demigods were explained in an honest way. Of course, the mythology wasn't always accurate because it had to be modernized for the story, but I liked it nonetheless. No wonder this series flies off my classroom shelf.
    • 4/5
      I absolutely loved this book!! Jason is an exciting and fascinating new character, and his shrouded past adds an interesting new twist. As much as I love Annabeth, I can relate better to Piper! Leo is my favorite new character to the series as he reminds me so much of my youngest son; constantly cracking jokes, a mind that never quits, and hands that are always busy building or twiddling with something! His need to prove himself breaks my heart as a mom, and had me cheering for him all the way through!

      My boys and I are eager to start The Son of Neptune!!
    • 4/5
      One book behind my son in this series and enjoying it. Rating against other juvenile fiction, not against my normal reads.
    • 2/5
      The Lost Hero was a book I was disappointed in. The plot and the prophecy were interesting enough, but there were a lot of things I didn't really like:

      1. I thought Rick Riordan was going to have a fresh start, like taking us seventy years in the future and leaving Percy Jackson behind. But NOOO, he just had to include an OOC Annabeth and make Percy go missing.

      2. Camp Half-Blood didn't seem like the camp I knew at all. Gone were the friendly atmosphere and the things that made the camp memorable (i.e. capture the flag). Mr D wasn't even there to call the characters the wrong names.

      3. Jason and Piper were very Gary-stu and Mary-sue. They were beautiful people with perfect flaws. Jason was bland and Piper was just plain annoying. Her monologue consisted of " I am Cherokee, poor me!" and "Jason is so hot!!" Eurgh.

      4. Thalia was Jason's sister. This was something that irked me. The relationship seemed very forced and fake and Thalia was again very out of character.

      5. The book was done in third-person. Seriously Rick, you can do better than this.

      However, there were some things that I liked, including:

      1. Leo. He's this sidekick who provides the comic relief which Jason and Piper lack. He's also the most realistic person in the book.

      2. The whole Roman Mythology thing was pretty cool, once it was mixed with the Greek Mythology, it became even cooler.
    • 4/5
      well that ending makes me want to get to the rest asap. but this was honestly so much better than i expected. i could actually see how much the writing has improved, and it really kept my attention, and it totally pulled me out of a reading slump, so i'm grateful for that.
    • 4/5
      This next round of the Percy Jackson series takes an interesting twist - what are the Greek gods like when they become Roman? Percy is lost but there is this new kid, Jason, and a new quest. There are few appearances by beloved characters, but this is mostly an all new cast to learn to love.
    • 3/5
      As with the previous Riordan books, what really shines in this start to a new series is his voice. Now, he deftly handles moving between the point of view of three characters, and with each you find yourself really stepping into their shoes! Leo, especially, had me rolling on the floor with laughter every time it was his turn to tell the story, and my heart squeezed whenever he talked about his family. Piper's quiet struggles with herself and not feeling good enough kept me engaged, and I hope to see more of her later on! I was not, frankly, a huge fan of Jason - he was very...bland, like a huge blank spot where the reader could insert themselves. He didn't seem to have any great faults or strengths, and since he couldn't remember his past, didn't have any interesting experiences that could add (or detract) from his character. He was always nice. Just...nice. Honestly, I don't know what Piper sees in him, but hey. Maybe he'll get interesting as the series goes on.

      I am also still a little iffy about the introduction of the Roman Camp. I'm not entirely sure that it was a good idea for Riordan to suddenly introduce this whole other aspect to a world he had so carefully constructed previously. It seems a little sloppy and rather unnecessary, and kind of a reiteration of the same things. I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series, as we will see the return of Percy Jackson! I hope it gets better from there.
    • 2/5
      Did not finish. I just have trouble getting into these books. I do see why people love them though.
    • 4/5
      I couldn't really pin down why I like these books so much... they take subject matter that I really care about and make it ridiculous, childish, and... fun.
    • 4/5
      Book one in the Heroes of Olympus series continues the story began in the Percy Jackson series, this time with a whole new set of characters leading the quest. These books are filled with lots of fun and adventure and The Lost Hero is no exception. Riordan's writing style is very fast paced, and sometimes it gets a little too frenetic and exhausting, but it makes for a good story. I really enjoyed this one - I like the new character additions, and I'm looking forward to seeing where he takes the rest of the series.
    • 5/5
      In this book, Jason wakes up on a bus holding a girls hand and he doesnt even know who she is and then when he starts asking questions, they think that he is crazy. Towards the end of the book, you find out that he is actually from another camp. and they are all demigods. Jason was missing from one camp and Percy Jackson was missing from another. When they finally figure out what has happened, they all realize that they need to get Jason to remember where the other camp is so that they can find out where percy went. I loved this book!!!!! It was my favorite book of all of the books that I have read this quarter and i would read it again and again if i had to.
    • 4/5
      Although I seem to be having a problem with point of view of almost everything I read these days, I really liked this book. I was afraid Riordan might beat the series to death, but this is not Percy Jackson all over again. I liked the characters much better as well.
    • 5/5
      Jason Grace was a guy who woke up on a school bus, not remembering who or where he is. He met a girl and a guy. the names are Piper McLean and Leo Valdez.. Piper said that she's his grilfriend. Leo said that he is his best friend. Once they got to thier school, there was a venti about to fight the three of them. That fight shows that Jason had powers. And Coach Hedge is a satyr. Jason, Piper, and Leo are told that they are demigod. They went to the camp half-blood. Leo is revealed as a son of Hephaestus, Piper as a daughter of Aphrodite and Jason as a son of Zeus. They went on a quest together.Ilike this book because it's an action book. If you like actions and heroes you should read this. It has all of the greek gods. My favorite is Jason. He can fly, can take out a giant. Ilike leo because he can make fire. Ithink Jason's group is the best. You should read this because it has series. If u like the Percy jackson books, you should read this.
    • 5/5
      Rick Riordan continues the adventures began in the Percy Jackson series. The Lost Hero introduces new characters as well as returning with ones from the former series.

      Percy Jackson is lost and Jason Grace is rescued and brought to Camp Half-Blood but he has lost his memories. He teams up with Piper McLean and Leo Valdez on a quest to save Olympus. You'll have to read the book to find out how things turn out for them and to find out what happened to Percy Jackson.
    • 4/5
      I know several kids who love this series so thought I'd look in. Entertaining stuff.
    • 5/5
      Jason lost his memory.He go to camp half-blood and goes on a quest to save Hera and stop Gaea and her son's,The Giant's!Will Jason, Piper and Leo stop Gaea and safe the Goddness or not?
    • 4/5
      Started yesterday, finished today as part of Dewey's Readathon.
      Riordan's next installment of Greek Gods off to a good start.
    • 3/5
      Due to copy and paste, formatting has been lost.3.5 starsMy thoughts on The Lost Hero can pretty much be summed up like this: I CAN'T WAIT TO GET TO PERCY! Huh. Interesting, I like this Leo boy. Jason and Piper are okay, I guess. BUT I MISS PERCY. Wow. I'm in love with Coach Hedge. BUT IT DOES NOT CHANGE MY LOVE FOR PERCY.Basically, I missed Percy. I think that's a little bit on the expectations of a spinoff - you want to love it just as much as the original, but.... you miss the original characters. It's kind of a let down, honestly. I absolutely missed Percy throughout every second of this book, and I kept waiting for him to just... pop up or something. His character being missing... it just takes a little bit of life out of the series. He's obviously my favorite, and I felt so bad for Annabeth! (BTW, I'm totally waiting for Annabeth's POV.)Honestly, I'm not sure that multiple points of view was the right way to go with this. It's not that I didn't like it, but... I don't know. It didn't really grab me. The characters were all good in their own ways, but I really think that the only reason I liked Jason is kind of dumb... he reminded me of Percy. And Piper? I didn't care for her very much. I can't trust the girl, that's for sure. Leo was a fun character, but sometimes... he annoyed me a little bit.The one character that I loved to death? Well, that would definitely be Gleeson Hedge. The love that I feel for this faun is absolutely ridiculous - and well deserved! His sense of humor was freaking amazing - he's like a really old version of Grover! I really liked him!All in all, The Lost Hero really wasn't bad. It just wasn't Percy Jackson, you know? I'll still be continuing the series, because I know that Percy does show up soon, but I'm not sure what my end thoughts on this series will be.
    • 4/5
      I have to admit, I'm one of those people who isn't overly fond of Piper. She felt a bit too "put together", too in control of things and too stellar to be quite real. I couldn't connect with her emotionally and thus, I found myself dreading her third of the book.

      The new narrative style is definitely different, although it's authentically related to each character's personality. I'll miss the strange chapter titles and figuring out how they fit into the story, though I understand by expanding the narrators, you expand the story. And having a longer story is no bad thing. A 500 page Percy Jackson book is exciting.

      The Greek/Roman thing back and forth was confusing, though I'm glad it was all explained. I like how they expanded the universe and yet brought it back to its roots. It's an aspect I had never considered before, though it's certainly a big one.

      Even though this is part of the "Percy Jackson" series, I was strangely okay with Percy being gone. The demigods as a force are so much more than just the son of Poseidon, which this book proved.

      The only reason this book didn't get five stars is because of Piper. She weakened the strength of the book and made certain parts drag. I'll be glad to be done with her, though I will miss Jason and Leo in particular.