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Rick Riordan

American
Born 1964
Rick Riordan is the author of "The Lightning Thief," the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, which reimagines Greek mythology in a modern-day setting where the gods are real and their demigod children attend a hidden summer camp. The novel follows Percy Jackson as he discovers his divine heritage and becomes entangled in a conflict among the Olympian deities. Riordan has become widely known for bringing classical mythology to life for young adult audiences through this influential fantasy series.
On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed 3 of Rick Riordan's books, including The Titan's Curse, The Sea of Monsters, and The Lightning Thief.
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The Titan's Curse

4.7/5

reader rating · 39,879 ratings

The Titan's Curse is the third novel in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, published May 1, 2007, in which 14-year-old demigod Percy Jackson races against the winter solstice to rescue both his friend Annabeth Chase and the goddess Artemis from the army of Kronos. It earned a New York Times children's series bestseller ranking and a Booklist starred review, cementing its place as the series' emotional and narrative turning point.

Reviewed Oct 1, 2026

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The Sea of Monsters

4.7/5

reader rating · 42,879 ratings

The Sea of Monsters is the second novel in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, following thirteen-year-old demigod Percy Jackson as he races to recover the Golden Fleece, rescue his satyr friend Grover from the Cyclops Polyphemus, and save Camp Half-Blood from a Titan's attack. It sold over one million copies in total and earned nominations for the Book Sense Top Ten Summer Pick and the 2009 Mark Twain Award.

Reviewed Aug 26, 2026

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The Lightning Thief

4.7/5

reader rating · 65,799 ratings

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan is the opening installment of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, following 12-year-old Percy — a boy with dyslexia and ADHD — who discovers he is the son of Poseidon and must recover Zeus's stolen master bolt before a war between the gods destroys the world. Recognized among the year's best books for children upon its debut, it launched one of modern middle grade fiction's most enduring franchises.

Reviewed Jul 7, 2026