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Percy is close to death until a peaceful giant heals him, though Annabeth’s attempt to recruit him fails. Bob guides them through the Death Mist and the realm of Night to reach the Doors of Death. Meanwhile, the Argo II is attacked by the Snow Queen; Leo is thrown onto Percy’s familiar old island, and Piper use her power to awaken the dragon to free the frozen crew and defeat the Queen.

One of the best sequences in the series unfolds when a usually funny, friendly character transforms into a deadly hero—single-handedly destroying an entire army of cow monsters. It’s truly one of Frank’s standout moments. After his unbelievable battle, the team receives guidance from the God of Farming and continues their quest, while Percy and Annabeth press on through the Underworld with Titan Bob at their side.

With the last book’s cliffhanger, the story dives straight in. Percy and Annabeth fall into the Underworld river, survive by drinking its fiery water, and follow vampire guides—until they turn hostile, only for Titan Bob to save them. Meanwhile, the others follow Hecate’s lead to the dwarves who stole their ship parts. Leo and Jason catch them, and Leo gives them a clever task to move the quest forward.