Fantasy · Young adult · Adventure
The Lost Hero
A teenage boy wakes on a school bus with no memory, and soon finds he is a demigod, the child of a Greek or Roman god. This opens Heroes of Olympus, a follow-on to Percy Jackson, and introduces new heroes sent on a quest.
- First published
- 2010
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 576
- Format
- Book 1 of 5 in The Heroes of Olympus
Read this if you like Percy Jackson's mix of Greek myth, snark and teen friendship and want a fresh cast.
Skip this if you have not read Percy Jackson, since many references land better after it, or you want a short read.
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