2024’s New Percy Jackson Book Tells One Story I Really Hope Disney’s Show Dares To Copy

2024’s new Percy Jackson & the Olympians book tells one story I didn’t realize I needed, and I hope the Disney+ show finds a way to copy it in the future. Although Rick Riordan has been writing in Percy Jackson‘s world for years, he returned to Percy’s story in 2023 with The Chalice of the Gods. The sixth Percy Jackson & the Olympians book set the stage for Percy, Annabeth, and Grover to embark on more quests in exchange for college recommendation letters. And the 2024 sequel, Wrath of the Triple Goddess, finds them striving to obtain another letter for Percy.

This time, Percy must complete a quest for the Greek goddess Hecate — and it’s a lot more difficult than it sounds. Hecate asks Percy to pet-sit her mastiff and polecat in the newest addition to the series, but this becomes a high-stakes mission to find the animals after they inevitably escape. With its entertaining premise and return to Percy’s narrative, it’s no surprise Wrath of the Triple Goddess is one of the biggest fantasy books of September 2024. And it tells a story that I’d love to see repeated in Disney’s adaptation.

Wrath Of The Triple Goddess Is Tells A Halloween-Themed Percy Jackson Story

This Is Fitting For A Book Centered On The Goddess Hecate

One of the most exciting elements of 2024’s Percy Jackson book is its Halloween-themed story, which isn’t something we’ve gotten from this series before. The novel taking place — and debuting — during the Halloween season is especially fitting, as the narrative centers on the goddess Hecate. Hecate is the Greek goddess of witchcraft and magic, but she’s also associated with ghosts, crossroads, and even necromancy (via Theoi Greek Mythology). Riordan uses all her spooky connections in Wrath of the Triple Goddess. He even bases her vacation around Halloween.

Percy and his friends are also thinking about Halloween throughout the new Percy Jackson book, as they’re hoping to throw an impressive party for the occasion. The end of the novel sees them doing just that, and it uses the costumes to its advantage. It’s incredibly fun, and the Halloween setting drives the narrative forward rather than distracting from it. It also allows for small details that create the right atmosphere for a novel about Hecate. It almost feels like the holiday episodes that so many TV shows used to have.

Wrath Of The Triple Goddess Feels Like A Holiday Episode In Book Form

I Wish More Fantasy Book Series Could Use This Formula

With its heavy Halloween elements, Wrath of the Triple Goddess feels like the holiday episode of a TV series —​​​​​​​ just in book form. This works really well for 2024’s Percy Jackson sequel, helping it stand out from previous installments. Its story is fun and lighthearted, and it successfully gets you in the mood for the upcoming holiday. As a huge fan of autumn and Halloween, I loved the atmosphere of the seventh Percy Jackson & the Olympians book. I’d love to see more fantasy book series take this approach, though they’d require the right setup to accomplish it.

This Halloween story works for Percy Jackson because it’s set in the real world, opening the door for plenty of ordinary events and pop culture references. Other urban fantasy novels could utilize such things as well, though their plots would need to fit with the themes of the occasion. The Wrath of the Triple Goddess meshes well with the Halloween season, which is why it’s so effective. It will leave readers wanting more stories like it. Perhaps Disney’s Percy Jackson show can take a leaf out of its book at some point in the future.

I Hope Disney’s Percy Jackson TV Show Copies The 2024 Book With A Halloween Episode

It Would Bring Back A Fun Television Tradition

Disney’s Percy Jackson TV show won’t be able to adapt Wrath of the Triple Goddess for a very long time, if it reaches the seventh book at all. However, I hope the series finds a way to copy its Halloween story in a future season. With Percy Jackson set in a fantastical version of the real world, it can easily show its main characters dealing with more ordinary scenarios. Kids Percy’s age are bound to look forward to Halloween, though fitting the holiday itself into Percy Jackson‘s stories — which primarily occur at Camp Half-Blood over the summer — could prove difficult.

Of course, Halloween episodes don’t always need to take place on the holiday; they can simply feature the things it’s known for. For example, an eerier Percy Jackson episode with ghosts or other scary creatures could intentionally be saved for Halloween. This would bring back a fun television tradition and capture some of Wrath of the Triple Goddess’ magic on-screen. Percy Jackson & the Olympians proves it can handle Halloween with its latest installment, so why not let the show tackle it as well?

Source: Theoi Greek Mythology

Percy Jackson & The Olympians

A young demigod named Percy Jackson learns about his divine heritage and must navigate a world where Greek mythology intersects with modern life. Alongside friends from Camp Half-Blood, he faces mythical creatures, uncovers family secrets, and undertakes perilous quests to thwart ancient prophecies. The series intricately weaves classical mythology with contemporary challenges, exploring themes of bravery, loyalty, and self-discovery, captivating audiences with its rich blend of adventure and timeless legends.

Created by

Rick Riordan

First Film

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief

First Episode Air Date

December 19, 2023

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