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Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan — 31 titles in the rankings, first published between 2005 and 2024. They average 8.1, above the 7.8 the whole catalogue averages. 5 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note Start with The Lightning Thief and read Percy Jackson in order; nearly every book is rated a little higher than the one before, up to The Last Olympian. The Heroes of Olympus continues the same story — read it second. Kane Chronicles and Magnus Chase stand apart.

Ranked titles
31 books
Average score
8.1
Total ratings
24.5K
First published
2005–2024
Highest ratedThe Last Olympian8.7 Buy the book Listen to the audiobook

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Series by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson & the Olympians
8.38.3 / 10
Percy Jackson & the OlympiansRick Riordan13.3K ratings
The Heroes of Olympus
8.48.4 / 10
The Heroes of OlympusRick Riordan5.9K ratings
The Kane Chronicles
8.08.0 / 10
The Kane ChroniclesRick Riordan1.6K ratings
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard
8.18.1 / 10
Magnus Chase and the Gods of AsgardRick Riordan1K ratings
The Trials of Apollo
8.18.1 / 10
The Trials of ApolloRick Riordan1.5K ratings
The Nico di Angelo Adventures
8.18.1 / 10
The Nico di Angelo AdventuresRick Riordan134 ratings

Reading order of Rick Riordan's series

5 series with a set order — each one opens on the volume to read first.

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Books by Rick Riordan

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Book score31 books on a timeline, 2005–2024 · Highest rated: The Last Olympian
  1. The Last Olympian
    The Last OlympianRick Riordan · 2009 Fantasy2K ratings
    8.78.7 / 10
  2. The House of Hades
    The House of HadesRick Riordan · 2013 Fantasy1K ratings
    8.78.7 / 10
  3. The Battle of the Labyrinth
    The Battle of the LabyrinthRick Riordan · 2008 Fantasy2K ratings
    8.58.5 / 10
  4. The Mark of Athena
    The Mark of AthenaRick Riordan · 2012 Fantasy1.2K ratings
    8.58.5 / 10
  5. The Tower of Nero
    The Tower of NeroRick Riordan · 2020 Fantasy204 ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  6. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
    Percy Jackson's Greek GodsRick Riordan · 2014 Young adult271 ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  7. The Son of Neptune
    The Son of NeptuneRick Riordan · 2011 Fantasy1.2K ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  8. The Blood of Olympus
    The Blood of OlympusRick Riordan · 2014 Fantasy897 ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  9. The Titan's Curse
    The Titan's CurseRick Riordan · 2007 Fantasy2.1K ratings
    8.48.4 / 10
  10. The Tyrant's Tomb
    The Tyrant's TombRick Riordan · 2019 Fantasy248 ratings
    8.38.3 / 10
  11. The Burning Maze
    The Burning MazeRick Riordan · 2018 Fantasy235 ratings
    8.28.2 / 10
  12. The Lightning Thief
    The Lightning ThiefRick Riordan · 2005Filmed 2010 Fantasy4.1K ratings
    8.28.2 / 10
  13. The Lost Hero
    The Lost HeroRick Riordan · 2010 Fantasy1.5K ratings
    8.28.2 / 10
  14. The Sun and the Star
    The Sun and the StarRick Riordan · 2023 Myths & legends134 ratings
    8.28.2 / 10
  15. The Ship of the Dead
    The Ship of the DeadRick Riordan · 2017 Fantasy218 ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  16. The Serpent's Shadow
    The Serpent's ShadowRick Riordan · 2012 Fantasy406 ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  17. The Sea of Monsters
    The Sea of MonstersRick Riordan · 2006 Fantasy2.5K ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  18. The Chalice of the Gods
    The Chalice of the GodsRick Riordan · 2023 Fantasy345 ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  19. The Sword of Summer
    The Sword of SummerRick Riordan · 2015 Fantasy463 ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  20. The Hammer of Thor
    The Hammer of ThorRick Riordan · 2016 Fantasy285 ratings
    8.18.1 / 10
  21. The Throne of Fire
    The Throne of FireRick Riordan · 2011 Fantasy515 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  22. Daughter of the Deep
    Daughter of the DeepRick Riordan · 2021 Adventure92 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  23. Wrath of the Triple Goddess
    Wrath of the Triple GoddessRick Riordan · 2024 Fantasy147 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  24. The Dark Prophecy
    The Dark ProphecyRick Riordan · 2017 Fantasy295 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  25. The Hidden Oracle
    The Hidden OracleRick Riordan · 2016 Fantasy532 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  26. Camp Half-Blood Confidential
    Camp Half-Blood ConfidentialRick Riordan · 2017 Fantasy54 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  27. The Demigod Diaries
    The Demigod DiariesRick Riordan · 2012 Fantasy151 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  28. 9 From the Nine Worlds
    9 From the Nine WorldsRick Riordan · 2018 Fantasy50 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  29. The Red Pyramid
    The Red PyramidRick Riordan · 2010 Fantasy725 ratings
    7.87.8 / 10
  30. The Demigod Files
    The Demigod FilesRick Riordan · 2009 Fantasy305 ratings
    7.77.7 / 10
  31. The Maze of Bones
    The Maze of BonesRick Riordan · 2008 Adventure180 ratings
    7.47.4 / 10

Other books by Rick Riordan

Titles we know of but do not rank — they have not gathered enough reader ratings, or our sources do not agree on where they belong.

  • 1997Big Red Tequila
  • 2003Cold Springs
  • 2009Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
  • 2012The Kane Crhonicles: Survival Guide
  • 2014The Staff of Serapis
  • 2015Percy Jackson's Greek heroes
  • 2015Demigods and Magicians
  • 2016Hotel Valhalla: Guide to the Norse Worlds
  • 2025The Court of the Dead
  • Demigods & Magicians: Percy and Annabeth Meet The Kanes
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Complete Series
  • The Sea of Monsters The Graphic Novel
  • The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (The Heroes of Olympus)
  • The Battle of the Labyrinth The Graphic Novel

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