Point of View

The novel is told in the first-person point-of-view through the eyes of Apollo, the former god of the sun, in the body of a 16-year-old human, Lester. It is implied that he is writing about his experiences as they happen, though it is not clear if he is writing after the end of the novel, or during. Regardless, this creates a personal connection between Apollo and the reader, making him a reliable and lovable narrator. Furthermore, he talks directly to the reader on multiple occasions, usually to explain something from ancient times or, in some cases, to apologize for the darker moments of the novel.

Language and Meaning

The language of the novel splits between traditional Roman customs and modern day words. The legion of Camp Jupiter uses terms such as centurion, cohort, and legionnaire. A few of the characters say certain words in latin...