Reading Order Guide
Percy Jackson Reading Order
Complete Order
All 7 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Percy Jackson series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
The Lightning Thief
A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around greek gods, quest, coming of age. 377 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Sea of Monsters
A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around quest, greek mythology, friendship. 279 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Titan's Curse
A adventurous, dark Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around prophecy, rescue mission, mythology. 312 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Battle of the Labyrinth
A dark, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around labyrinth, war, coming of age. 361 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Last Olympian
A epic, emotional Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around final battle, sacrifice, prophecy. 381 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
The Chalice of the Gods
A fun, nostalgic Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around college applications, greek gods, percy returns. 288 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
Wrath of the Triple Goddess
A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around pet sitting, hecate, percy returns. 320 pages and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Percy Jackson Series Questions
Read the Percy Jackson series in publication order: 1. The Lightning Thief, 2. The Sea of Monsters, 3. The Titan's Curse, 4. The Battle of the Labyrinth, 5. The Last Olympian, 6. The Chalice of the Gods, 7. Wrath of the Triple Goddess. This is the intended reading order by Rick Riordan.
The Percy Jackson series has 7 books totaling 2,318 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Percy Jackson series is low-heat, averaging 0.0/5. If you want clean reads, this series delivers.
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