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The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan Summary

The Blood of Olympus
Rick Riordan
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Mythology
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Rick Riordan's epic finale that sold 3 million first-printing copies and topped three major bestseller lists. When gods and demigods collide, who survives? The Goodreads Choice Award winner that captivated millions while redefining mythology for an entire generation.

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The Final Prophecy Unfolds: Seven Heroes Against Earth Mother

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When ancient mythology crashes into modern reality, the stakes couldn't be higher. Seven demigods-children born of mortal and divine parents-race against time to prevent the primordial goddess Gaea from awakening and destroying civilization. This isn't just another quest; it's the culmination of years of prophecy, sacrifice, and growth as Greek and Roman demigod camps face extinction from both external threats and internal division. The Argo II sails through treacherous Mediterranean waters while Reyna, Nico, and Coach Hedge make desperate shadow-jumps across continents with the forty-foot Athena Parthenos-their only hope of preventing all-out war between the camps. Each hero carries personal demons alongside their weapons: Jason struggles with his divided Greek-Roman identity, Piper questions her worth beyond her charmspeak abilities, Leo harbors a secret plan involving impossible promises, and Nico battles years of self-isolation and shame. What makes this final battle different from all others? The enemy isn't just monsters or titans-it's the Earth itself awakening with millennia of resentment against gods and their children. And this time, victory might demand the ultimate sacrifice from one of the seven.

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Divided We Fall: The Race to Heal Ancient Wounds

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Blood and Prophecy: The Price of Victory

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The Battle on Two Fronts: Athens and Long Island

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Sacrifice and Rebirth: Leo's Impossible Return

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Finding Home: Nico's Journey from Shadows to Light

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A New Era: The Blood That Binds

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