From the World of Percy Jackson: Sun and the Star

A Nico di Angelo Adventure

By: Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro

Narrated by: A.J. Beckles

Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by New York Times #1 best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro.

Percy Jackson fans, rejoice! Nico and Will have a book of their own!

As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo has been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far . . .

Now Nico is being plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld. He thinks he knows who it is: a reformed Titan named Bob whom Percy and Annabeth had to leave behind when they escaped Hades's realm. Nico's dreams and Rachel Dare's latest prophecy leave little doubt in Nico's mind that Bob is in some kind of trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, whether Mr. D and Chiron like it or not. And of course Will insists on coming with. But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? And what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to "leave something of equal value behind?"

Nico will have to face demons both internal and external as his relationship with Will is tested to the core in this standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters in the Percy Jackson saga. Complete your Nico di Angelo collection with these series by Rick Riordan: Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Heroes of Olympus The Trials of Apollo

©2023 Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro (P)2023 Disney Hyperion

So good

The story was just amazing. He was so good and everything was perfect. I wouldn’t have changed anything except but Jason could’ve came back.

WHY RICK WHY!?!?!? NICO! WILL! NO!!!!

Our little gloomy demigod, Nico. Had gone through so much. So when I found out him and Will would have a book of their own, I was ecstatic at the thought of him having happiness! Finally!!!

INSTEAD IT STARTS OFF AS NOTHING BUT HURT AND PAIN!!!!

The way the story is told is amazing! I like the pov and how it eventually catches up to itself.
The amount of pain that Nico has been going through is really brought to light in this one. It hurts to listen to it for him. But the end of it is what really messed me up! I didn't think he could get rid of his demons/ trauma/ pain like that! In so happy, he finally gets to have a chance at happiness with his soggy ambrosia/ glow in the dark boyfriend!

This one has ALL the feels!!!

Love how this story explores Nico’s “demons” and traumas as well as PTSD, the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community and different perspectives on relationships and how to choose to love.


Spoiler Alert!!!




There is definitely Jason Grace trigger warnings all over this book, I loved the book but for me I will never truly get over Jason’s fate and forever will still be too soon for me when it comes to him. Nico has a lot of Jason memories and grief processing in this novel. Yes we all needed the grieving process with Jason and I’m glad Rick gave us that but it’s still extremely painful for me. (I am a 35 year old avid reader and I have not had this visceral of a reaction to a character death since I first read the 5th Harry Potter book the week it came out.)

Great story considering it’s tamed to a single book

I would love to have seen this as a 5 book series *SPOILER* the fact the Nyx was so easily defeated was kind of underwhelming considering her position in Greek mythology. It could have massively evolved into a 5 part series if she were to escape to the mortal world. Nico and Will are a beautiful couple, however this book pushed the limits for what almost became a romance novel. When Percy and Annabeth it was more mission-focused rather than their relationship. Ofc I don’t mind it too much considering this is a book about them, but I felt it stole some of the story from the novel. Still a 5 star novel and I hope to see more in the future, especially Bob’s new story.

Unexpectedly sweet, thoughtful, entertaining.

Didnt know what to really think of this one, as I just found another series i forgot to previously checkout. These characters were new to me yet I could easily fill in the gaps. Thos one I will definitely listen to over and over! Also, I can definitely appreciate the Fam friendly vibe in the book.!