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Percy Jackson and the Olympians

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series in reading order: 7 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2005 and 2024.

Book 1 in one line: Whether you're 12 or 112, if you've got a soft spot for underdogs, a love of mythology, or just enjoy a good old-fashioned quest story, "The Lightning Thief" is the book for you. It's the literary equivalent of a warm…

Books reviewed7
Series average4.5★
Where to start
The Lightning Thief cover
Book 1The Lightning Thief2005 · ★ 4.5

Meet Percy Jackson: Just your average kid... with some godly powers

Read our review of The Lightning Thief →
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The Lightning Thief cover
Start hereThe Lightning Thief2005 · ★ 4.5

Meet Percy Jackson: Just your average kid... with some godly powers

2
The Sea of Monsters cover
The Sea of Monsters2006

Percy Jackson's world just got a whole lot more dangerous—and hilarious.

3
The Titan’s Curse cover
The Titan’s Curse2007 · ★ 4.5

When the stakes are high, loyalty is tested—dive into Percy Jackson’s next adventure

4
The Battle of the Labyrinth cover
The Battle of the Labyrinth2008 · ★ 4.5

Can Percy outwit the maze and save Camp Half-Blood before it's too late?

5
The Last Olympian cover
The Last Olympian2009 · ★ 4.5

Dive into the world of gods, monsters, and demigods

6
The Chalice of the Gods cover
The Chalice of the Gods2023 · ★ 4.5

Percy Jackson is back—this time, the stakes are college applications and Olympian gods!

7
Wrath of the Triple Goddess cover
LatestWrath of the Triple Goddess2024 · ★ 4.5

A Halloween romp through Greek mythology – Percy Jackson style!

Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian, The Chalice of the Gods, Wrath of the Triple Goddess.

Where should I start the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series?

Start with The Lightning Thief, first published in 2005.

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