Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson books put a fun spin on Greek mythology, and 2024’s newest addition to the series is even more exciting thanks to one small detail. Although the original Percy Jackson & the Olympians series hit shelves in the 2000s, Riordan’s franchise remains popular over a decade later. The success of Disney’s Percy Jackson TV show is a testament to that, and Riordan is even penning new installments that follow Percy during his last year of high school. The first, dubbed The Chalice of the Gods, debuted in 2023. And another is slated to arrive in September 2024.
One of the biggest fantasy books of 2024, The Wrath of the Triple Goddess will continue Percy’s quest to collect three recommendation letters from the Greek gods. He needs these to get into the demigod college, New Rome University. In The Wrath of the Triple Goddess, Percy will attempt to get one from Hecate by watching her pet mastiff and polecat. This premise sounds hilariously entertaining based on that alone, but one detail about Riordan’s upcoming Percy Jackson book makes it even more exciting.
The New Percy Jackson Book Being Set During Halloween Makes It Even More Exciting
There’s A Lot Rick Riordan Can Do With This Detail
Pet-sitting gone wrong sounds like the perfect premise for a Percy Jackson book, but the fact that The Wrath of the Triple Goddess takes place during the week of Halloween holds even more promise. For one, the sequel’s synopsis teases the surprises that await Percy, Annabeth, and Grover in Hectate’s home. This means 2024’s new Percy Jackson book can tell a haunted house story of sorts, using Greek mythology to scare the trio rather than traditional terrors. If Riordan plays up the Halloween element, this would put another fun twist on his fantasy story.
There’s so much Riordan can do if he chooses to mix the book’s Halloween setting into its story, as the concepts of monsters and mythological figures fit right into the holiday.
There’s so much Riordan can do if he chooses to mix the book’s Halloween setting into its story, as the concepts of monsters and mythological figures fit right into the holiday. It sounds like Percy and his friends will need to venture outside Hectate’s home to find her beloved pets, which will likely find them encountering the usual threats demigods face out in the world. Riordan can use this to his advantage, toying with typical Halloween festivities to make their latest quest more interesting.
How The Wrath Of The Triple Goddess Can Use This Detail To Its Advantage
The Young Demigods Have
There are numerous ways Riordan can take advantage of The Wrath of the Triple Goddess’ Halloween setting, and the most obvious benefits Percy and his demigod friends. Whenever the trio embarks on a quest, they tend to run into trouble. They’re forced to make up excuses for confronting monsters in public, and they often leave inexplicable messes in their wake — so much so that they’ve been wanted by law enforcement in the past. With Halloween being a holiday known for costumes and mischief, Percy and his friends have an easy way to blend in and avoid problems.
The Wrath of the Triple Goddess
comes out on September 24, 2024.
Fewer people will question monsters and magic on a holiday like Halloween, especially if the trio finds themselves out while festivities are in full swing. Of course, so many people in costume could also work against Percy and his friends, as villains will have an easier time disguising themselves. If Riordan chooses to play up the Halloween factor in 2024’s new Percy Jackson book, he has a built-in way of keeping the setbacks in Percy’s latest quest interesting. Only time will tell if he leans into it, but hopefully, there’s a reason the synopsis specifically mentions the holiday.
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