The Chalice of the Gods

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods is a 2023 middle-grade fantasy novel by Rick Riordan. It is the sixth novel in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the first five of which were published between 2005 and 2009. Riordan, an American author, has written dozens of novels, most of which are about ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, or Norse mythology. His books are typically aimed at middle-grade audiences. They feature contemporary protagonists who engage with mythological stories in the present day. Riordan’s novels have received widespread positive acclaim, with the Percy Jackson books being adapted into feature films, a television series, and a musical. The Chalice of the Gods is the first in a planned trilogy that focuses on Percy Jackson’s final year of high school and the beginning of his college career.

This guide refers to the 2023 Hyperion e-book edition of the novel.

Plot Summary

Percy Jackson is a 17-year-old boy living in Manhattan with his mother, Sally, and his stepfather, Paul. Percy is a demigod: His father is the Greek god of the ocean, Poseidon. After saving the world and narrowly escaping death on several occasions, Percy is now starting his senior year of high school.