Rick Riordan’s five-book series picks up where Percy Jackson left off, blending Greek and Roman mythology into something genuinely chaotic and fun. Listening works beautifully here because the cast rotates between seven demigod narrators, and a strong reader, like the full-cast recording released by Listening Library, keeps those voices distinct in a way reading silently just can’t match.

If you grew up with Percy and want more, or you’re a teenager looking for your first epic fantasy series, this is the one. The mythology is real, the humor is sharp, and the friendships feel earned.