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Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

Quick Answer

Read "Percy Jackson's Greek Gods" as the 4th book in the Companion Guides and Novellas sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "The Demigod Diaries" (Book 3)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 4th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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"A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, 'Can we do this anonymously?' Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week." So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic - and sarcastic asides - to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives listeners his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back: "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that."
Next Recommended Book

Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

Book #5 of 9 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Companion Guides and Novellas conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Percy Jackson's Greek Gods?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Percy Jackson's Greek Gods before The Demigod Diaries?

No. We recommend reading The Demigod Diaries first. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is the 4th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Percy Jackson's Greek Gods required reading for the Companion Guides and Novellas?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Percy Jackson's Greek Gods in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Percy Jackson's Greek Gods is Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes (Book #5).