66 pages • 2 hours read
Rick Riordan, Mark OshiroThe Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro follows Nico di Angelo, son of Hades, and his boyfriend Will Solace, son of Apollo, as they journey through the Underworld to rescue Bob, a reformed Titan imprisoned by Nyx, the primordial goddess of night. They must confront personal traumas and accept both light and dark within themselves to survive Tartarus and rescue their friend. The book includes discussions of mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro offers a captivating mix of adventure, myth, and character development. Readers appreciate the diverse representation and strong themes, though some feel the pacing is uneven. Overall, it engages both new and returning fans with its imaginative plot and rich world-building.
Who Should Read The Sun and the Star?
Readers who enjoy The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro are typically fans of young adult fantasy with mythological themes. Comparable to the readers of Riordan's Percy Jackson & the Olympians series, these readers appreciate strong character development, adventure, and representation of LGBTQ+ characters. Suitable for readers who enjoy works like J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series or Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
670LBook Details
Fantasy
Mythology
Romance
LGBTQ
Depression / Suicide
Mental Illness
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Memory