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The Tower of Nero

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020

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Rick Riordan

The Tower of Nero

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

434

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Tower of Nero, the final book in Rick Riordan's Trials of Apollo series, Apollo, accompanied by Meg McCaffrey, embarks on a perilous quest to confront the malevolent Emperor Nero and the monstrous Python. Their journey takes them through treacherous environments, including underground tunnels and a foreboding Manhattan high-rise, as they face old and new adversaries to ultimately transform into better versions of themselves. The book features themes of emotional abuse and manipulation.

Adventurous

Exciting

Humorous

Emotional

Inspiring

Reviews & Readership

4.7

91,911 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rick Riordan's The Tower of Nero offers a thrilling conclusion to the Trials of Apollo series. Fans praise its humor, character development, and satisfying resolution. However, some critics feel the plot is predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it is an engaging read for series followers, showcasing Riordan's talent for blending mythology with modern adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Tower of Nero?

Fans of adventure, mythology, and young adult fiction will love The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan. Ideal for readers who enjoy Harry Potter series and Percy Jackson & The Olympians, it blends humor, modern settings, and classical myths, appealing to both teens and adults seeking magical quests and heroic journeys.

4.7

91,911 ratings

92%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

434

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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