Dark prophecy by Rick Riordan

"Dark prophecy" by Rick Riordan. This book is published by Disney-Hyperion in May 2017 and has 432 pages. This is Book 2 of Trials of Apollo series.

Lester (Apollo), Leo and Calypso have reached Indianapolis, when they are attacked by Blemii monsters and saved by ex-hunters of Artemis. A minor goddess gives Apollo and Calypso a quest. Naming ceremony is nearing. Apollo has but three days. Apollo, Meg, Leo, Calypso and hunters of Artemis have a battle to fight.

What happens at naming ceremony? What is the quest? Will Apollo succeed? What is the dark prophecy?

 Mythological beings like Blemii, Cynocephali, Centaurs, Combat ostriches, winged serpents, fire breathing mechanical dragon, Griffins, Ethiopian red bull, Drecena, water markessans, yales thicken the plot. 

The story is not boring, but it isn't very interesting either. Flow of the story is also not uniform. There aren't many surprises in the story. I could see reuse of old ideas as well.

After a roller coaster ride, Apollo manages to overcome second Emperor, Commodus. However, Commodus is not dead. Like Nero in first book, he survives. Who's the third emperor of the Triumvirate? This third emperor will be the nemesis in Book 3 and the grand finale should be against all of them together.

Prophecy in Book 1 was a Limerick. Prophesy in this book was a Sonnet. What will it be in the third? Who will be the third ancient oracle?

In first book Percy Jackson makes an appearance. Thalia Grace makes an appearance in second and third book will have Grover Underwood, the Cedar. Leo and Calypso continue to be part of the story. Looks like author can't keep his hands off the characters of Percy Jackson chronicles.

There is a mention of Thunder God Indra in the book. Is Rick Riordan thinking if a new mytho-fantasy?

Why did I read this book? Greek mythology.
What I didn't like? Climax not dramatic enough.
What did I like? Humor.

Read, if you plan to read the series.